ASML Holding N.V. maintains dominance in EUV lithography and is a prime beneficiary of the AI-driven semiconductor expansion. Despite robust fundamentals and strong near-term demand, the current valuation already prices in an almost flawless, prolonged AI supercycle scenario. Expansion plans and High-NA EUV commercialization show management confidence, but leave little margin for error if capital spending normalizes.
The Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics ETF (EUV) has dropped over 20% in a month. EUV offers active, thematic exposure to lithography and photonics, with top holdings like TSMC and ASML, and a competitive 0.35% expense ratio. Despite sector fears of margin contraction from Chinese oversupply, EUV's core holdings remain insulated (IMO), especially ASML's EUV monopoly.
ASML (ASML) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
FTRE, ASML and KLAC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 31, 2026.
ASML, IVZ, C, KLAC and CAKE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 31, 2026.
Taiwan Semiconductor has an edge over ASML on valuation, price gains and analyst sentiment even as both benefit from rising AI-chip demand.
ASML is testing a major support zone after a significant advance, with the outcome likely determining whether the broader bullish trend resumes or reverses.
ASML shares continued to decline in premarket trading on Tuesday after suffering heavy losses in the previous session, as investor concerns over China's progress in semiconductor equipment manufacturing weighed on sentiment. The Dutch chip equipment maker was down 4% before the opening bell after closing nearly 6% lower on Monday, following a report that China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines.
Shares of major chipmakers fell sharply on Monday after reports that a state-backed Chinese firm has begun mass-producing domestic deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines. ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML, XETRA:ASME) dropped more than 7% as China's progress in domestic DUV production threatens the Dutch company's sales of older-generation tools in the region.
Shares of Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML fell sharply on Monday after a report said China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a milestone that could reduce the country's dependence on Western chipmaking equipment as export restrictions tighten. According to The Information, the state-backed machines are expected to be delivered later this year to leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), Hua Hong Semiconductor and ChangXin Memory Technologies.
ASML Holding N.V. delivered Q2 '26 earnings and revenue last week that came in significantly above expectations, driven by surging AI-related semiconductor demand. ASML raised its 2026 revenue outlook to €43–45 billion, implying up to 38% year-over-year growth and supporting my Strong Buy rating. Q2 saw strong revenue growth, robust gross and operating margin expansion, and a sharp rebound in free cash flow, fueled by higher lithography machine sales and pricing power.
ASML's EUV dominance and next-gen High-NA systems position it to benefit as AI demand drives advanced chip production.