ASML completed a share‑buyback transaction on March 2 2026 as part of its €12 billion buyback program announced on January 28 2026. The transaction was executed under the program’s terms, underscoring the company’s confidence in its long‑term valuation and its ability to generate excess cash.
The buyback program allows ASML to repurchase shares at market price and cancel them, thereby reducing the outstanding share count. The March 2 transaction is the latest in a series of weekly repurchases and is part of a broader capital‑allocation strategy that also includes a quarterly dividend increase to $3.1771 per share in March 2026.
ASML’s financial position supports the buyback. Free cash flow of €11 billion in 2025 and €13.3 billion in cash and equivalents at the end of Q4 2025 provide ample liquidity. Net sales of €32.7 billion in 2025 and a gross margin of 52.8% demonstrate strong profitability, while the 2026 revenue guidance of €34 billion to €39 billion and a backlog of €38.8 billion signal continued demand, especially for EUV and High‑NA lithography tools.
The buyback signals management’s belief that the stock is undervalued and that excess cash can be returned to shareholders. The market reaction was muted, reflecting concerns over China export controls and chip‑tool demand normalization. High‑NA EUV tools processed 500,000 wafers with 80% uptime, validating the company’s revenue targets and reinforcing confidence in its long‑term growth prospects.
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