{"id":31439,"date":"2026-07-16T05:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/31439\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T05:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:33:09","slug":"asml-stock-eyes-second-weekly-gains-retail-bulls-call-chipmaker-the-ultimate-gatekeeper-of-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/31439\/","title":{"rendered":"ASML Stock Eyes Second Weekly Gains: Retail Bulls Call Chipmaker The &#8216;Ultimate Gatekeeper Of Tech&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ASML\u2019s higher revenue forecasts and expanded capacity plans have lifted sentiment.\n<\/p>\n<p>ASML raised its 2026 revenue forecast to 43 billion-45 billion euros, driven by strong demand for AI-related chip equipment.\u00a0CEO Christophe Fouquet expects advanced logic sales to grow over 25% and memory equipment sales over 75%.\u00a0Morningstar analyst Javier Correonero expects ASML to maintain its leadership in semiconductor equipment for years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ASML Holding NV (ASML) stock is poised for a second straight week of gains as an upgraded outlook boosts investor confidence in the semiconductor equipment giant, with optimism around demand for artificial intelligence, advanced chip production, and improving industry conditions driving momentum.<\/p>\n<p>Stronger Customer Demand Drives ASML Outlook<\/p>\n<p>ASML lifted its\u00a02026 outlook, expecting a net revenue of 43 billion euros to 45 billion euros ($49 billion to $51 billion), up from \u200bits earlier forecast range of 36 billion euros to 40 billion euros.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The raise is driven by strong demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, supported by rising investments from chipmakers expanding capacity for AI applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>CEO Christophe Fouquet said improved production capabilities, stronger supply chain execution and expanded field support helped the company respond to customer requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe dynamics are very similar in both advanced logic and DRAM, and the plans to build up capacity are equally aggressive. Our customers in both segments are entering into long-term agreements with their customers, providing them with longer-term visibility and the confidence to add significant capacity to support demand,\u201d said Fouquet.<\/p>\n<p>He added that ASML expects advanced logic and foundry-related equipment sales to increase more than 25% this year, while memory-related system sales are projected to rise more than 75%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/symbol\/ASML\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ASML stock<\/a> edged 0.6% lower overnight, heading into Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ASML Capacity Growth Plans Signal Long-Term Confidence<\/p>\n<p>Morningstar analyst Javier Correonero said ASML is preparing for a major expansion of its semiconductor equipment manufacturing capacity by 2028 as demand for advanced chipmaking technology remains strong.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The analyst believes ASML will continue to dominate the semiconductor equipment market because major chipmakers like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung have already built factories around ASML\u2019s EUV technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since competitors have not been able to match ASML\u2019s technology, the company is expected to maintain its leadership position for the next decade or longer.<\/p>\n<p>What ASML Retail Traders Are Saying\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in \u2018extremely bullish\u2019 territory. The stock saw a whopping 2,800% jump in message volume over the last week with 1.7% gain in watchers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A user\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/CosmicMiner\/message\/659166044\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a>, \u201cSlamming the zero-growth bear case!<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/symbol\/ASML\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0$ASML<\/a> smashes earnings &amp; hikes guide again. Last year, the consensus was bracing for &#8220;flat to zero growth&#8221;&#8230; but lithography giant<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/symbol\/ASML\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0$ASML<\/a> just proved why it&#8217;s the ultimate gatekeeper of tech!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another user\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/MorganHoratio\/message\/659180161\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a>, \u201cThe AI infrastructure buildout is creating bottlenecks everywhere \u2014 from lithography equipment to advanced foundry capacity to high-bandwidth memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The market may debate valuations, but the physical demand for AI compute continues to expand. The key question is not whether AI investment exists \u2014 it\u2019s who captures the most value across the supply chain.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ASML stock has gained over 69% year-to-date.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Also See:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stocktwits.com\/news-articles\/markets\/equity\/aapl-stock-tops-nasdaq-s-modest-gains-analyst-says-siri-finally-shows-ai-chops-in-i-os-27-beta\/cZZ3x3yR7r8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAPL Stock Tops Nasdaq\u2019s Modest Gains: Analyst Says Siri Finally Shows \u2018AI Chops\u2019 In iOS 27 Beta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"STButton_lg__XBy4m text-lg px-6 gap-2 STButton_button__ObG_J h-[--size] inline-flex flex-row items-center justify-center border rounded-full font-semibold whitespace-nowrap STButton_black-secondary__xIxs1 bg-white text-black border-secondary-button-border dark|bg-transparent dark|text-white hover|!bg-light-grey-6 dark|hover|!bg-dark-grey-5 p-2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbk4wYjJOcmRIZHBkSE11WTI5dEtBQVAB\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Follow on Google News\" src=\"https:\/\/chunks-prd.stocktwits-cdn.com\/_next\/static\/media\/google-news-icon.d9c2bfd1.svg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to Chart Art<\/p>\n<p>The best trade ideas and analysis from the Stocktwits community. 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