Is ASML Holding (ASML) the Best Stock to Buy for the Next Decade?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the

10 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade.

On April 15, 2026, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) reported Q1 EPS of EUR 7.15, up from EUR 6.00 a year ago, on revenue of EUR 8.77B versus EUR 7.74B last year. The company said total net sales of approximately EUR 8.8B came in within guidance, while gross margin reached 53.0%, at the high end of its range. CEO Christophe Fouquet said demand trends remain strong, driven by AI-related infrastructure investments, with chip demand continuing to outpace supply and customers accelerating capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond. He added that order intake remains “very strong,” supported by increased short- and medium-term demand expectations, with ASML working closely with customers through both new system deliveries and upgrades to its installed base.

For Q2 2026, ASML expects revenue between EUR 8.4B and EUR 9.0B and gross margin between 51% and 52%, with R&D costs of around EUR 1.2B and SG&A expenses of about EUR 0.3B. For full-year 2026, the company now guides for total net sales of EUR 36B to EUR 40B and gross margin between 51% and 53%, noting that the guidance range reflects potential outcomes from ongoing export control discussions.

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ASML also said it intends to declare a total dividend of EUR 7.50 per share for 2025, representing a 17% increase from the prior year. After accounting for three interim dividends of EUR 1.60 per share already paid, the company plans to propose a final dividend of EUR 2.70 per share at its annual general meeting.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) provides advanced lithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

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