ASML Holding NV revealed on Wednesday that its total net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 amounted to €9.3 billion, jumping 27% on an annual level and beating analysts' forecasts. In the reported three-month period, year over year, net bookings soared 169% to €7.1 billion, while net income increased 29% to €2.7 billion. Basic earnings per share (EPS) saw an annual growth of 29%, coming in at €6.85.
For the full 2024, total net sales advanced 2.5% to €28.3 billion, net bookings declined 5.6% to €18.9 billion and basic EPS decreased 3.3% to €19.25.
"ASML achieved another record year, ending with total net sales for 2024 of €28.3 billion, and a gross margin of 51.3%. We expect first-quarter total net sales between €7.5 billion and €8.0 billion, with a gross margin between 52% and 53%. ASML expects R&D costs of around €1,140 million and SG&A costs of around €290 million," CEO and President Christophe Fouquet stated.