ASML reported third-quarter net sales of €11.7 billion and net income of €5.0 billion in its October 14, 2026 results release. The unaudited US GAAP reporting period ended September 27. For investors assessing the chip-equipment supplier, the results need to be read alongside the composition of profit and the company’s forward-looking sales guidance—not treated as a stock-price forecast.
Reported earnings and company guidance
| Measure or date | Official figure or status |
|---|---|
| Q3 net sales, rounded | €11.7 billion |
| Q3 net income, rounded | €5.0 billion |
| Q3 gross margin | 57.5% |
| Q4 sales guidance | €14.2–15.2 billion |
| Q4 gross-margin outlook | Around 57% |
| Full-year 2026 sales outlook | €44–45 billion |
| Full-year gross-margin outlook | Around 56% |
Why sales, margin and profit are different
Net sales measure business revenue. Gross margin is gross profit as a proportion of sales; it is not the net-profit margin. Net income reflects items beyond the cost of selling products and services. The consolidated statement includes a €509.7 million gain on equity investments in the quarter. Readers therefore should not attribute every part of net income to the operating performance of equipment sales.
The headline amounts are rounded, as in the company’s announcement. The linked consolidated financial statements provide the detailed figures and accounting presentation. Keeping the unit visible matters: these amounts are in euros, and no rupee conversion or implied exchange rate is used here.
What the outlook does not establish
The fourth-quarter and annual ranges are management’s expectations. They are not revenue already earned or guaranteed future performance. Actual outcomes can differ from the outlook. Comparisons with later releases should keep reporting periods and accounting definitions consistent rather than substituting a forecast for an observed result.
CapKet checked the issuer’s release and consolidated statements. This report does not establish an analyst-estimate beat, verify a market-price reaction or recommend buying the shares. The next substantive check is whether later reported sales and profitability fall within the company’s stated guidance. No independent forecast is added.
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Official sources and checks
Sources checked: 14/10/2026, 14:53:32 IST. Official announcement · Supporting official detail.
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