Propelled by a significant upswing in demand for artificial intelligence (AI), ASML has witnessed its sales soar to unprecedented heights. In light of this remarkable performance, ASML has decided to bestow a one-time restricted stock award, valued at EUR 20,000 each, upon approximately 45,000 eligible employees across the globe. The grant date for these awards is set for January 1, 2027, with the vesting period culminating on January 1, 2030. To be eligible to receive the full benefit of the award, employees are required to maintain continuous employment with the company throughout this period.

Moreover, ASML's financial results for the second quarter of 2026 reveal that its total net sales have surged to EUR 9.326 billion, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 21.24%. The company also boasted a robust gross margin of 54.0% and a net profit of EUR 2.918 billion. This Wednesday, ASML, in a display of confidence and strategic foresight, raised its annual sales forecast for the second time this year. Furthermore, the company unveiled plans to ramp up production capacity in order to adequately meet the burgeoning demand for AI technologies.