ASML Holding (AS:ASML) saw its shares jump 11.1% on Wednesday after reporting a record-breaking Q4 2024, exceeding market expectations.
Q4 2024 Highlights
Revenue: €9.3 billion (above guidance)
Gross margin: 51.7%
Net income: €2.7 billion
Key driver: High-NA EUV system sales
Despite selling fewer lithography systems than in 2023, ASML’s EUV technology and service-related revenue drove strong financial performance.
Annual Performance (2024)
Total net sales: €28.3 billion (+2.5% YoY)
Gross margin: 51.3%
Net income: €7.6 billion
Total lithography systems sold: 380 (vs. 421 in 2023)
Booming Semiconductor Demand
Q4 net bookings: €7.1 billion (2.7x higher than Q3)
Full-year bookings: €18.9 billion
EUV system orders: €3 billion in Q4
Market & Investment Impact
ASML’s Earnings Trends
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Financial Strength & Valuation
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Final Thoughts
With a strong rebound in bookings and record Q4 revenue, ASML signals a potential semiconductor industry upcycle.