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ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) Report Q1 2023 Earnings This morning, a Dutch semiconductor equipment maker prepares for what the year ahead will be for the semiconductor industry. His ASML shares are trading low today, with him down a whopping 3.65% after the announcement.companies like Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) reported weak demand in the computer segment, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Announcing Our Own 40% rejected When the PC is shipped.
Despite impressive growth compared to the first quarter of 2022, which pleased ASML’s investors and other stakeholders, management points to a darker 2023. increase. However, with the long term in mind, current and future investors in ASML may be able to realize the potential benefits and drivers for semiconductor manufacturers.
Red light or U-turn
ASML CEO Peter Wenick said Overall demand for the company’s semiconductor manufacturing equipment—the EUV (extreme ultraviolet) technology that helps produce today’s chips and semiconductors that power personal computers and other critical electronic devices—has increased year-on-year. Equipment decreased 46% as a result of the global economic slowdown and continued contraction of the personal computer market. With a backlog of $42.6 billion, ASML is giving the market mixed signals about the simultaneous decline in existing demand and bookings. Perhaps manufacturers are still working to bring the industry’s inventory levels to healthier levels, just pointing out to investors that a slowdown could be imminent.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) unsold expectations For the second straight quarter, it marks a further slowdown in the industry. In addition, Taiwan Semiconductor Circuit is ASML’s largest customer, so investors should expect some of the rising backlog value to be partially They may be concerned that they may only be recognized by others. ASML dominates the semiconductor manufacturing equipment market with advanced and reliable technology and methodologies. However, ASML still relies on capital investments from downstream companies that develop chips, such as Taiwan Semiconductor and other foundries. ASML is in trouble as these names delay some spending on additional machinery and equipment.
Why ASML management number two Quarter of 2023? Revenue he is poised to grow to $6.5 billion and $7 billion, which equates to a 4% decrease or 4% increase, respectively. However, the 2023 total numbers are guided to reflect an eventual revenue increase of 25%. These bullish assumptions are optimistic given global initiatives to expand chip production outside of China and Taiwan in scenarios of geopolitical risk and disruption, such as we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic. can only be done.
tilt the playing field
President Joe Biden has advocated restricting access to Chinese semiconductor manufacturing equipment, followed by the Netherlands (and consequently ASML). blocking Part of the export to the Asian giant. This embargo on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China could hurt ASML, as the Chinese market is his third biggest buying opportunity for the Dutch player.
Demand offsets in China and Taiwan are due to companies like Intel, one of which has landed collaboration has ASML for additional machines and equipment within its EUV lithography product line. Intel is challenging the foundry services market to catch up with market share lost to Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing, while also trying to help its North American semiconductor supply chain by diversifying sources away from Asia. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger plans to expand into a new foundry services segment that currently accounts for only 1.4% of his company’s revenue. Developing this new business away from China’s conflicts and geopolitical risks could help ASML realize more sales and outstanding orders.
Can you be greedy when others are scared?
As Warren Buffett likes to say, “Be greedy when others are afraid.” This could apply admirably to his ASML stock sale today. The company’s net profit margin rose 9.3% to his 29%. This earnings maintenance was quickly reflected in his earnings per share for investors, which increased him 186% year-over-year. Seven million shares were retired as the company repurchased shares throughout the year, coupled with strong EPS growth. Debt reduction also increased balance sheet equity from 24.3% to 27.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022. First quarter of 2023.
Increased equity and share buybacks directly increase shareholder ownership in the underlying business, boosting the company’s book value per share. Assuming macrodynamics continue to drive demand for semiconductor equipment and management hits its 25% revenue growth target, keeps margins flat, and keeps share counts flat, investors can expect him to grow in 2023. can expect earnings per share of about $20 and $22. Therefore, the upside target set by analysts today can be reasonably raised.
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