ASM International is mostly exposed to secular technological shifts, which makes it relatively resilient to the ongoing downcycle. In our view, its key drivers are the shift to GAA, shrinkage and the use of new materials. We expect all of these to remain strong and, as such, ASM should continue to strongly outperform the sector. We reiterate our BUY rating but lower our target price to €650 (from €750) following lower near-term estimates. ASM International is on the ING Benelux Favourites list.
Despite a slower growth outlook for 2026 we remain positive on the ASML investment case. We believe that the long-term outlook for semiconductor capex remains strong. On top of that, we expect continued increases in litho intensity resulting in above-industry growth. The current valuation close to previous lows, the risk-reward is attractive in our view. We reiterate our BUY rating but slightly lower our target price from €825 to €800 per share.
We updated our model after 2Q25 showed quarter-on-quarter improvement in both sales and margins. Sales reached € 211.6m, outperforming our estimate of € 200.3m and CSS's forecast of €201.9m. Customers continued to reduce their inventories during the quarter, and Melexis successfully fulfilled the resulting uptick in short-term orders. Melexis noted that 2Q25 sales exceeded expectations, driven by sequential growth in China and EMEA. From an application standpoint, strong performances were record...
Aedifica: Strong results, guidance reiterated; dsm-firmenich: Symrise 1H25 results; IMCD: Stagnating gross profit leads to disappointing 2Q25 EBITA; JDE Peet's: Full of beans; Just Eat Takeaway: 1H25 results, weak update no impact on takeover; Lotus Bakeries: Peer Mondelez 1Q25 results; Melexis: 2Q25 results, gross margin under pressure; Solvay: 2Q25 in line, subdued outlook no surprise after pre-release; TKH Group: Preview: Under a magnifying glass; Universal Music Group: Spotify 2Q25 ...
As anticipated, 2Q25 showed quarter-on-quarter improvement in both sales and margins. Sales reached €211.6m, outperforming our estimate of €200.3m and CSS's forecast of €201.9m. Customers continued to reduce their inventories during the quarter, and Melexis successfully fulfilled the resulting uptick in short-term orders. Melexis noted that 2Q25 sales exceeded expectations, driven by sequential growth in China and EMEA. From an application standpoint, strong performances were recorded in automot...
ASM announces completion of share buyback program Almere, The NetherlandsJuly 28, 2025, 5:45 p.m. CET ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces that its €150 million share buyback program 2025 has been completed. On February 25, 2025, ASM announced the authorization of a new share buyback program of up to €150 million. The program started on April 30, 2025, and was completed on July 25, 2025. In total, we repurchased 322,533 shares at an average price of €465.07, under the 2025 program. This share buyback program was executed by a third party. ASM has the intention...
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