ASML, based in the Netherlands, saw its shares tumble by the most since 1998 after cutting its 2025 revenue guidance. The company reduced the top end of its net sales forecast for 2025 from €40 billion to €35 billion, citing weakness in areas beyond AI applications. The announcement, which was mistakenly released a day early, shocked investors with the magnitude of the correction, as noted by Citigroup analyst Atif Malik.
The selloff affected Nvidia Corp, which fell nearly 5%, alongside other major chipmakers, including Tokyo Electron Ltd (down 10%) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (down 3.3%). While some investors believe ASML's struggles may be specific to the company, there are broader concerns about reduced spending from key players like Intel Corp.
Despite the losses, some analysts remain optimistic that AI demand and China's economic stimulus may help the chip sector recover. Jung In Yun, CEO of Fibonacci Asset Management Global, suggested that chipmakers may be strategically reducing orders from ASML, but there is potential for a rebound in chip demand as China's economy recovers.
Investors will now turn their focus to ASML's post-earnings call to gain more clarity on the company’s outlook.
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