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    Asm International Lifts 2026 Forecast on China Sales Rebound

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    Posted on March 3, 2026

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    Last updated: April 2, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    ASM International raised its Q1 2026 revenue forecast to about €830 million, driven by a rebound in China demand, and unveiled a €150 million share buyback for 2026–2027.

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    ASM International expects revenue to rise over next few quarters on China sales rebound

    ASM International Financial Outlook and Performance Highlights

    March 3 - ASM International <ASMI.AS> said on Tuesday it expects first-quarter 2026 revenue to rise from the previous quarter to approximately 830 million euros ($962 million) and sees it increasing further over the rest of the year.

    China Sales Rebound and Market Conditions

    The world's second largest chip equipment maker cited an upward revision to its China sales forecast, confirming its signals from preliminary bookings that concerns about overcapacity in the world's largest chip market may ease faster than feared. 

    Key Financial Announcements

    • Share Buyback and Dividend
      ASMI announced a 150 million euros buyback programme for the 2026-2027 period and a dividend for 2025 of 3.25 euros per share. 
    • Quarterly Revenue Performance
      Fourth-quarter revenue came in at 698 million euros, exceeding previous guidance of 630 to 660 million euros. 
    • Annual Revenue and Profit Margin
      Annual revenue increased to a record 3.2 billion euros in 2025, the company said.  Its gross profit margin increased to a record 51.8% in 2025, supported by solid sales in the Chinese market.
    • AI-Related Business Outlook
      ASMI said it expected AI-related products to be its strongest business as customers continue to ramp up investment.

    Additional Information

    ($1 = 0.8626 euros)

    (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk; editing by Matt Schuffham and Susan Fenton)

    References

    • ASM International Logs Strong Orders as China Business, Advanced Tech Pick Up
    • ASM announces start of €150 million share buyback program

    Table of Contents

    • ASM International Financial Outlook and Performance Highlights
    • China Sales Rebound and Market Conditions

    Key Takeaways

    • •ASM sees first‑quarter 2026 revenue of circa €830 million (≈ $962 million), lifted by stronger-than-expected Chinese demand and solid bookings in logic/foundry sectors (wsj.com).
    • •Fourth-quarter 2025 preliminary orders reached around €800 million, outperforming forecasts thanks to a late‑quarter China rebound (wsj.com).

    Frequently Asked Questions about ASM International lifts 2026 forecast on China sales rebound

    1What revenue does ASM International expect for Q1 2026?

    ASM International expects first-quarter 2026 revenue to rise to approximately 830 million euros.

    2Has ASM International announced any buyback programs?

    Yes, ASM International announced a 150 million euros buyback program for 2026-2027.

    3What currency exchange rate was mentioned in the article?

    The article mentions that $1 equals 0.8626 euros.

  • Key Financial Announcements
  • Share Buyback and Dividend
  • Quarterly Revenue Performance
  • Annual Revenue and Profit Margin
  • AI-Related Business Outlook
  • Additional Information
  • •The company announced a €150 million buyback program to cover obligations under equity plans during 2026‑2027 (globenewswire.com).
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