Chip-Equipment Maker ASML’s Q1 Net Bookings Fall 45% Amid Tariff Uncertainty; Retail Anticipates ‘Major’ Market Correction
From StockTwits: 2025-04-16 03:46:00
ASML Holdings N.V. reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates, but revenue fell nearly in line with expectations, impacted by President Trump’s tariffs. Quarterly orders dropped significantly, but earnings per share was 6.85 euros with net sales of 7.74 billion euros. The company noted that bookings were 3.94 billion euros, with 1.2 billion euros from extreme ultraviolet lithography systems. Quarterly gross margins expanded to 54%. CEO Christophe Fouquet mentioned growth years ahead, but uncertainty due to tariffs. ASML expects second-quarter sales of 7.2-7.7 billion euros. Retail traders expressed anxiety following the results, with one predicting a challenging earnings season.
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