ASML, a leading global manufacturer of high-end lithography machines, recently released its Q2 2024 financial report, which shows the company's strong performance and steady growth in the global semiconductor market. This quarter, ASML achieved net sales of 6.2 billion euros, which not only exceeded market expectations but also demonstrated the company's leading position in the industry recovery wave.

One of the highlights of the financial report is the high gross profit margin of 51.5%, which reflects ASML's strong technical strength and market bargaining power in the high-end lithography machine field. At the same time, the company's net profit reached 1.6 billion euros, a significant increase compared to the same period last year, further consolidating its leading position in the global semiconductor equIPMent market.

In terms of orders, ASML's total new orders in the second quarter reached 5.6 billion euros, of which EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography machine orders accounted for an important share, reaching 2.5 billion euros. As one of the most advanced equipment in current semiconductor manufacturing, the increase in order volume of EUV lithography machines not only reflects ASML's competitiveness in the high-end technology field, but also indicates that the global semiconductor industry is accelerating towards more advanced processes.

ASML shows an optimistic attitude towards the future outlook. The company expects net sales in the third quarter of 2024 to be between 6.7 billion and 7.3 billion euros, with a high gross profit margin of 50% to 51%. This prediction is based on the company's in-depth analysis of current market trends and full confidence in its own technological capabilities. ASML pointed out that the reason why the net sales in the second quarter can be at a high level in the predicted revenue range is mainly due to the significant increase in sales of immersion lithography systems, which further proves the company's comprehensive layout and deep accumulation in traditional and emerging technology fields.

In addition, ASML has also noted the continuous improvement in inventory levels in the global semiconductor industry and the increase in customer utilization of lithography equipment. Both logic chip and storage chip manufacturers are actively expanding production capacity and improving efficiency to cope with the rapid growth of market demand. Although there is still some uncertainty in the macro environment, ASML firmly believes that the semiconductor industry will continue to recover in the second half of the year, providing a broader space for the company's future development.

In summary, ASML's Q2 2024 financial report undoubtedly sends a positive signal to investors and the industry: Against the backdrop of a gradual recovery in the global semiconductor market, ASML, with its strong technological strength and market position, is leading the entire industry towards a more prosperous future.