Today, ASML, the colossus in the lithography equipment sector, disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The report revealed net sales amounting to 8.8 billion euros, a gross margin of 53.0%, and a net profit of 2.8 billion euros—all figures aligning with market expectations. Notably, revenue generated from installed base management services soared to 2.5 billion euros, marginally surpassing forecasts and serving as the primary catalyst for the robust gross margin.
