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.
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...
Consensus expects ASML to grow revenues 2% next year, compared to 6-12% for its peers. That is conservative. If anything, we see room for ASML to outperform, driven by high leading-edge exposure. Beyond 2026, we also expect ASML to grow in the upper end of its peer group. Normal order intake in 3Q would allow management to ease concerns around 2026 growth, and with the stock trading on 25x forward earnings we see limited risk of further de-rating. We hence upgrade the stock to Buy, €790 Target...
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