CNBC AI News, July 16 – Dutch lithography giant ASML is facing headwinds from U.S. trade policies, casting a shadow over its growth prospects, according to recent reports. The company is now warning that it may not achieve its anticipated growth targets by 2026.
ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet acknowledged the challenges, stating that while the company is still striving for growth in 2026, they can no longer guarantee its realization.
The company revealed that, like the broader semiconductor industry, ASML is increasingly vulnerable to potential trade restrictions imposed by the United States.
Geopolitical uncertainties are escalating, particularly since April, leading to rising prices for ASML’s cutting-edge machinery and the chips they produce. This has created a more challenging market environment for the semiconductor bellwether.
Investor concerns triggered a sharp sell-off of ASML shares on the Amsterdam exchange. The stock plunged as much as 8.5% to €646.30, marking its largest single-day decline since April 7.
ASML’s Q2 2025 financial results showed a revenue of €7.7 billion (approximately $8.2 billion USD) and a net profit of €2.29 billion (approximately $2.45 billion USD), painting a relatively strong current picture, but the future remains uncertain.
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