# ASML on Track to Become Europe's First Trillion-Dollar Company AI demand drives ASML's value upward. - **Source:** [The Next Web](https://brifing.si/source/afe24b20-b275-4c19-b9a6-8bb3c8babae7) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/55f281c5-d16d-418f-ac5a-186459d89695 ## ASML's Rise ASML, with its lithography machines producing the world's most advanced chips, has become Europe's most valuable company. Its market cap reached $700 billion, and the trillion-dollar target is being discussed. ## AI Impact Artificial intelligence has increased demand for lithography systems. ASML is shortening machine production time and plans to boost capacity by 30% next year. ## Financial Performance ASML reported €9.3 billion in net sales and €2.9 billion in net income for the second quarter. The company raised its year-end guidance to €43-45 billion. ## Technological Monopoly ASML is the sole manufacturer of EUV lithography machines. Intel has started producing commercial chips with the High-NA version, and TSMC and Samsung are adopting this technology. ## China Market and Risks A fifth of ASML's sales come from China, but export controls are narrowing this market. Additionally, the cyclicality of lithography orders poses a risk. ## Europe's Pride ASML is on track to become Europe's first trillion-dollar company. The Dutch government is taking significant steps to keep the company in the country. ## Sources covering this story - https://thenextweb.com/news/asml-europe-first-trillion-dollar-company — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._