ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand. The Dutch semiconductor machine maker announces plans to cut about 1,700 jobs, or 4% of its workforce.

Chip machinery maker ASML is planning to cut its workforce by 1,700 jobs in the coming period, despite having its best-ever year in 2025. The jobs, the company said in an email to staff ahead of the presentation of its 2025 earnings,

Rarely have two earnings reports so neatly aligned, as microchip equipment maker ASML Holding reported surprisingly strong orders growth as memory-chip producer SK Hynix said it would make a “considerable increase” in capital expenditure.

ASML reports €32.7 billion total net sales and €9.6 billion net income in 2025ASML expects 2026 total net sales to be between €34 billion and €39

The CNV union said it was “completely taken aback” by ASML’s plan to cut 1,700 jobs. The Veldhoven-based chip equipment maker revealed this on Wednesday, alongside news of record revenue last year. The union described the explanation as “very unclear.

In a remarkable display of growth, ASML, the Veldhoven-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, achieved a record revenue of €32.7 billion in 2025, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. This achievement highlights the company's robust performance in a competitive market and sets the stage for future growth.

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $9.01 per share. The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers posted revenue of $11.31 billion in the period.