# ASML Raises Sales Forecast Again Amid Strong AI Chip Demand Increased demand for AI chips drives ASML to raise its sales forecast for the second time this year. - **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8fd2964d-496b-4758-810c-43267a07411d ## ASML's Sales Forecast ASML has raised its sales forecast for the second time this year due to increased demand for AI chip production. The company now expects full-year sales to be between €43-45 billion, with a gross margin of 54-56%. ## AI Chip Demand The surge in demand for AI chips has led ASML's customers to ramp up production capacity. This has kept the demand for the company's high-end EUV machines strong. ## TSMC's Role TSMC, one of ASML's largest customers, reported a 68% jump in June sales driven by strong demand for AI chips. TSMC plans to build two advanced chip packaging plants in Taiwan. ## Capacity Expansion Plans ASML aims to increase its low NA EUV capacity by 30% and DUV capacity by 30% by 2026. These plans will better prepare the company for long-term demand. ## Investor Concerns The rising demand for AI chips has raised investor concerns about the sustainability of this growth. ASML also faces tightening export restrictions on advanced chip equipment. ## Long-Term Goals ASML will update its long-term goals at its Capital Markets Day in June next year. This update will shed light on the company's future growth strategies. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/asml-2q-earnings-ai-chips-orders.html — --- _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._