Cổ phiếu ASML giảm 16% sau cảnh báo về doanh số bán hàng yếu hơn tại Trung Quốc
October 15, 2024 – ASML Holding NV, a leading semiconductor equipment maker, announced a revised sales forecast for 2025, projecting net sales between €30 billion and €35 billion. This represents the lower end of the company’s previously stated range. The announcement, released a day early due to a technical error, caused a 16% drop in ASML’s share price.
The revised forecast follows a September quarter with net bookings of €2.6 billion, significantly below the LSEG consensus estimate of €5.6 billion. While net sales for the quarter exceeded expectations at €7.5 billion, the weaker-than-anticipated order book and lowered 2025 outlook have led analysts to express concern.
The company attributes the more gradual-than-expected market recovery to factors beyond the strong growth in the AI sector. ASML also anticipates a “more normalized percentage” in its China business for next year, projecting approximately 20% of total revenue from the region, compared to 49% in the June quarter. This adjustment reflects the impact of recent U.S. and Dutch export restrictions on shipments to China.
Despite the downward revision, analysts maintain that the updated outlook does not signal a change in the overall positive trajectory of AI growth. The decreased guidance, however, highlights the challenges posed by delayed cyclical recovery and specific customer issues impacting 2025 expectations. The impact of this news extended beyond ASML, with other chip stocks experiencing declines following the announcement.
