In 2024, ASML generated revenue of 28.26 billion euros, an increase compared to the previous year and the highest revenue reached. ASML is a Dutch international company and globally the largest supplier for photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry. Looking at the operating income of ASML, this amounted to approximately nine billion euros in 2024.

ASML sold *** system units in 2024, a decrease from the *** units sold in 2023. Of this total, ** systems were NXE lithography systems, machines that are used in high-volume manufacturing of advanced logic and memory chips.

In 2024, ASML's revenue reached a value of **** billion euros, with sales of **** billion euros in the logic market alone. ASML's total revenue grew in 2024, although the logic segment did experience a fall as compared to the previous year.

As of 2024, most of the sales revenue of ASML was generated in Asia with **** billion euros generated in China and a further *** billion euros generated in South Korea. The company had a sales revenue of *** billion euros in the United States, while revenues in Taiwan amounted to nearly *** billion euros. ASML's business activity The total net revenue of ASML has grown annually. In 2024, the company's revenue has risen to approximately **** billion euros of revenue. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the company is the largest supplier of photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry worldwide. The company is a leading provider of machines involved in the production of advanced chip technology. Dutch chip design and architecture companies With regards to chip design and architecture, the Netherlands is home to several innovative businesses, including the multinational semiconductor manufacturer NXP Semiconductors. In terms of segments, the company is strong in automotive and IoT applications, as well having strengths within the communication infrastructure and mobile markets, being the co-inventor of near-field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony.

In 2024, ASML's research and development (R&D) investments totaled 4.3 billion euros, up from the 3.98 billion euros that the company recorded in the previous year. The figure for 2024 is also the highest during the time period studied.

ASML sold *** system units in 2024, a decrease from the *** units sold in 2023. Of this total, *** systems were supplied to customers operating the logic end markets. The figures for 2024 recorded by the company amounted to ***** billion euros.

Of the ***** billion euros in system sales in 2024, around ** billion euros came from systems designed for logic end markets. Equipment supplied by ASML includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. ASML is the leading manufacturer of EUV equipment, an advanced manufacturing technology with the capability of developing ever more powerful chips.

As of 2024 company data, ASML's operating income reached a total of 9.02 billion euros, slightly down from the 9.04 billion euro figure seen in 2023. This equated to around 31.9 percent of revenue generated by the company, which in 2023 amounted to 28.26 billion euros.

As of 2024 company data, ASML posted a net income of 7.57 billion euros, a decrease from the 7.84 billion euros seen in 2023. The company generated a total net income of 28.26 billion euros in 2024.ASML is a listed Dutch company and the largest supplier of photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry. To explain it more thoroughly, the company is a manufacturer for machines that produces integrated circuits, providing chipmakers with hardware, software and services. With factories in the United States, Europe, and Asia, they are a worldwide operating company. Their number of employees increased year-by-year and as of 2022, ASML reached over 40,000 employees worldwide. Examining the numbers of employees distributed by region, most of ASML employees in 2023 worked in Europe with over 23,000 employed individuals. The company had 9,000 and 8,200 employees in Asia and the United States, respectively. Financial performances of ASMLASML’s revenue has increased over the years. In 2023, the company's revenue amounted to approximately 27.56 billion euros. Positive results have been observed for ASML's system sales. In 2023, ASML sold their systems to customers manufacturing logic chips for a total of 15.98 billion euros. Customers who are concerned with memory chips bought the systems of ASML for a total of approximately 5.95 billion euros. Importance of Asian marketOf the total sales revenue of ASML, the largest part was generated from the Asian market. Approximately 8.07 billion euros was generated in Taiwan alone, with a further 7.25 billion euros generated in China. Comparatively, ASML generated 3.15 billion euros in the United States, whilst revenues from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa amounted to around 1.21 billion euros.

As of October 2, 2025, Nvidia ranked as the leading semiconductor company in terms of market capitalization at 4.56 trillion U.S. dollars. Trailing behind are the likes of Broadcom, TSMC, and Samsung. The mix of companies featured on the list reflects the broad and complex nature of the semiconductor industry, with firms coming from across all parts of the chip ecosystem. Regional highlights The global semiconductor industry is dominated by companies from North America and the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, China, South Korea, and Taiwan rank as some of the biggest regional markets for semiconductor equipment spending. One of the world’s leading chip-making machine manufacturers and a global leader in producing extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, machines is ASML, based in Europe. ASML supplies its machines to the likes of TSMC, who are then contracted to manufacture chips for Nvidia. A dynamic industry In 2025, the semiconductor industry is expected to grow strongly, with forecasts suggesting the market could rise to just below 700 billion U.S. dollars. Nonetheless, companies across the whole supply chain must continue to navigate a challenging and changing world. Geopolitical tensions, such as the ongoing tech competition between the United States and China, as well as the growth of the AI chip market, will have a profound influence on the semiconductor industry moving forward.

In 2024, the production value of manufacturing equipment for semiconductors amounted to over *** billion New Taiwan dollars. Equipment is a key component in the semiconductor industry because the manufacturing of high-tech semiconductor products requires sophisticated machinery. However, there are only a handful of companies in the world that are capable of producing such equipment. The most prominent one is ASML from the Netherlands.

In 2024, the production value of equipment for semiconductor testing amounted to approximately ***** billion New Taiwan dollars. Equipment is a key component in the semiconductor industry because the manufacturing of high-tech semiconductor products requires sophisticated machinery. However, there are only a handful of companies in the world that are capable of producing such equipment. The most prominent one is ASML from the Netherlands.

ASML is a technology company from the Netherlands and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. As of 2024, net system sales reached a value of approximately 21.77 billion euros, slightly down from the 21.94 billion euros recorded in the previous year.

In 2023, mainland China overtook Taiwan as the largest importer of semiconductor manufacturing machinery both globally and in the Asia-Pacific region, with an import value exceeding **** billion U.S. dollars. Taiwan ranked second, with imports of semiconductor manufacturing machinery totaling more than ** billion U.S. dollars, reflecting a ** percent decrease compared to 2022. Semiconductor manufacturing equipment suppliers Companies like ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam Research dominate the semiconductor equipment market. The Dutch company ASML, in particular, plays a central role in advancing EUV (extreme ultraviolet) technology, which is essential for producing the smallest and most advanced chips. The majority of the company’s sales revenue comes from East Asia, where most of the semiconductor manufacturing takes place. In this region, Japan leads in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, with Tokyo Electron being the largest semiconductor equipment maker. Focus on innovation As demand for smaller, faster, and more powerful chips continues to rise, driven by artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud computing, and more, continuous innovation is crucial for semiconductor companies to remain competitive. Thus, research and development (R&D) has been the key focus of investment for major technological leaders in the field. For example, U.S. companies invest almost a fifth of their revenue from semiconductors in R&D, while East Asian countries also allocate a significant portion of their revenue towards R&D activities. This strategic emphasis on R&D not only strengthens the technological capabilities of these companies but also positions them to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the global market, paving the way for the next generation of semiconductor advancements.

Of the 21.79 billion euros in system sales in 2024, over seven billion euros came from NXE systems, including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. ASML is the leading manufacturer of EUV equipment, which is an advanced technology with the capability of developing ever more powerful chips. Advanced chipmakers rely on ASML As an important member of the global chip industry, Netherlands-based ASML is the largest European semiconductor company in terms of market capitalization. ASML offers a wide portfolio of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and services, used by a variety of firms in the production of advanced chips. ASML’s solutions are used by the likes of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) – the world’s largest semiconductor foundry. Where do ASML’s machines fit in the production process? The semiconductor industry can be categorized into three distinct stages: design, fabrication, and assembly. The production or fabrication of semiconductors is completed either by integrated device manufacturers such as Intel or Samsung, or outsourced to a foundry company. A foundry is a company that manufactures chips in a fabrication plant. Such firms rely on semiconductor manufacturing equipment – like those supplied by ASML – and materials to fabricate a chip design on a silicon wafer.

Companies operating in the finance sector were among the ****** scoring organizations overall, with 3i Group plc having ranked in **** place and Munich Reinsurance Company having been placed in the **** spot. On the other side of the spectrum, companies operating in the electric and/or technology sector ranked quite well. Logitech International S.A. received an overall ESG score of ***** earning them the **** ranking. The Dutch organization ASML Holdings N.V. ranked in the top spot with an overall ESG score of *****.

In 2024, ASML's gross profit reached a total of 14.5 billion euros, a rise from the 14.1 billion euros seen in 2023. ASML has seen an increase in its gross profit in each year.

ASML's number of employees increased year-by-year and as of 2024, ASML reached 44,027 employees worldwide. Examining the numbers of employees distributed by region, most of ASML employees worked in Europe, with 25,848 employed individuals. The company had 9,699 and 8,480 employees in Asia and the United States, respectively. Dutch semiconductor industry On a country level, the Netherlands is an important market, home to many advanced players in the semiconductor industry. The Netherlands is regarded as being one of only a few countries in the world, together with the likes of the U.S. and Japan, to have a complete semiconductor industry value chain within its borders. This includes applied research, chip design, chip architecture, the production of chips, the equipment required to make them, and system integration and applications. Chip production and equipment The Netherlands is also home to several companies that provide equipment to the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including ASML. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the company generated revenues of 27.56 billion euros in 2023 and is the one of the largest suppliers of photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry worldwide.

The total equity of ASML Holding with headquarters in the Netherlands amounted to ***** billion euros in 2023. The reported fiscal year ends on December 31.Compared to the earliest depicted value from 2019 this is a total increase by approximately **** billion euros. The trend from 2019 to 2023 shows, however, that this increase did not happen continuously.

According to a 2023 report, of the total number of ASML full time equivalent (FTE) employees, ****** FTEs were found in operations roles including manufacturing and supply chain management. A further ****** employees worked in research and development roles, with ***** employees working in sales and support.