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Asm International Forecasts Second-Quarter Revenue Above Estimates
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Posted on April 21, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 21, 2026
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ASM International sees stronger-than-expected Q2 guidance, forecasting around €980M in revenue versus the €883.9M analysts estimate, following a robust Q1 performance of €862.5M versus €828.5M expectations.
ASM International forecasts second-quarter revenue that beats estimates
ASM International's Strong Financial Outlook and Market Impact
By Nathan Vifflin and Ozan Ergenay
Second-Quarter Revenue Forecast Surpasses Expectations
April 21 (Reuters) - Computer chip equipment maker ASM International on Tuesday forecast stronger second-quarter revenue guidance than markets expected, after a first-quarter report above expectations.
Europe's second-largest maker of chipmaking tools forecast second-quarter revenue at around 980 million euros ($1.15 billion), against LSEG data estimates of 883.9 million euros. First-quarter revenue reached 862.5 million euros versus the 828.5 million euros analysts expected.
Analyst Reactions to Revenue Guidance
Analysts said the forecast, published after the European market close, was strong enough to take the focus from a decision to stop publishing keenly watched new order figures on the grounds they are too volatile.
"With a beat in guidance like this, we couldn't care less about no longer providing bookings numbers," Degroof Petercam analyst Michael Roeg said in an email.
Industry Context and Competitive Landscape
ASML's Guidance and AI Demand
Sector major ASML last week also raised its 2026 guidance as demand for artificial intelligence capacity appears resilient despite the economic disruption of the Middle Eastern war.
ASM's Strategic Investments and Future Technologies
ASM's Chief Executive Hichem M'Saad said in a statement customers were not only investing in the most advanced technology available now, but testing production lines for the next generation of more powerful chips. These could be used in Nvidia's and Apple's products.
Investments in Leading-Edge Nodes
"Customers are stepping up spending at today's leading-edge nodes, in addition to pilot-line investments for the 1.4nm node which are expected to start in the second half of the year," he said.
Additional Information
($1 = 0.8513 euros)
(Reporting by Nathan Vifflin and Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk; Editing by Jon Boyle and Chris Reese)
Key Takeaways
- •Q2 forecast of ~€980M significantly exceeds LSEG estimate of €883.9M, underscoring upbeat demand outlook.
- •Q1 revenue delivered €862.5M, topping consensus of €828.5M and demonstrating momentum continuity.
- •Improving China demand and AI‑driven logic/foundry investment are key growth catalysts for 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ASM International forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates
1How did ASM International's first-quarter revenue compare to expectations?
First-quarter revenue reached 862.5 million euros, exceeding analyst expectations of 828.5 million euros.
2What were market estimates for ASM International's second-quarter revenue?
Market estimates, according to LSEG data, were 883.9 million euros for the second quarter.
3What is ASM International's rank among European chipmaking tool makers?
ASM International is Europe’s second largest chipmaking tool maker.
4What is the exchange rate referenced in the article for euros to dollars?
The article references an exchange rate of $1 = 0.8513 euros.
