ASML Holding N.V. disclosed that it completed a series of share‑repurchase transactions for the period March 16‑20, 2026. The company bought 20,926 shares at a weighted average price of €1,194.73, 20,958 shares at €1,192.83, 20,808 shares at €1,201.49, 21,525 shares at €1,161.45, and 21,422 shares at €1,166.92, for a total repurchased value of €124,923,761.
The buybacks are part of a €12 billion share‑repurchase program announced on January 28, 2026, which will run through December 31, 2028. ASML’s prior program, covering 2022‑2025, concluded with €7.6 billion repurchased. The company’s strong 2025 results—€32.7 billion in net sales and €9.6 billion in net income—provide the cash flow foundation for the new program.
By reducing the outstanding share count, the buybacks are expected to lift earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation. The transactions also reinforce ASML’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders, complementing a €7.50 per‑share dividend for 2025 and the broader €12 billion initiative.
ASML’s business momentum is underpinned by robust demand for its Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, especially the high‑NA EUV line that has moved from development to mass production at leading foundries such as Intel and Samsung. The company’s backlog of €38.8 billion at the end of 2025 and a projected €9.5 billion in installed‑base management revenue for 2026 illustrate the sustained growth in its high‑margin technology segments.
CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted that customer confidence has improved as AI‑driven demand accelerates capacity plans. He noted that the company’s strategic focus on high‑NA EUV and the expansion of its service portfolio are key drivers of the strong financial performance that underpins the share‑buyback program.
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