Netherlands' ASM International Q3 revenue jumps on strong growth in memory sales

Overview

• Netherlands semiconductor equipment maker's Q3 revenue rose 44% yr/yr at constant currencies

• Adjusted net earnings for Q3 rose sharply yr/yr

• Company authorized new €300 mln share buyback program

Outlook

• Company expects Q4 2026 revenue of €1,230 mln +/-5% at constant currencies

• ASM expects 2026 full-year revenue to rise about 35% at constant currencies

• Company projects 2027 revenue above €5.7 bln at constant currencies

Result Drivers

• AI INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND - Co said strong demand for AI-related infrastructure drove capacity requirements and revenue growth

• ADVANCED LOGIC/FOUNDRY SALES - Co cited acceleration in advanced logic/foundry sales, including first solid contribution from 1.4nm investments

• MEMORY SALES - Co said strong growth in memory sales, especially HBM-related DRAM, contributed to results

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 18 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the semiconductor equipment & testing peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for ASM International NV is €1,200.00, about 69.5% above its October 26 closing price of €707.80

• The stock recently traded at 24 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 40 three months ago

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