ASML Holding N.V. disclosed a series of share‑repurchase transactions that took place between December 1 and December 5, 2025, as part of its ongoing buyback program. The announcement was made on December 8, 2025, and the company repurchased a total of 190,881 shares for €180,850,129.
On December 1, 2025, ASML bought back 39,527 shares at a weighted‑average price of €915.08, totaling €36,170,185. The following day, 38,518 shares were repurchased at €939.05 per share for €36,170,216. On December 3, 2025, 37,709 shares were bought at €959.19 for €36,169,986. December 4 saw 37,502 shares purchased at €964.47 for €36,169,723, and on December 5, 37,625 shares were repurchased at €961.33 for €36,170,019.
The buyback program, launched on November 10, 2022, authorizes €12 billion in share repurchases through 2025. As of September 28, 2025, ASML had acquired 9.0 million shares for €5.9 billion, leaving a substantial portion of the authorized amount still available. The program’s remaining capacity and the timing of these transactions underscore the company’s strong liquidity and its intent to return capital to shareholders while supporting the share price.
Management has framed the repurchases as a confidence signal in ASML’s financial position and the continued demand for its lithography systems, particularly driven by the AI boom. CEO Christophe Fouquet noted that “AI is going to benefit a larger part of our customer base,” highlighting the company’s focus on high‑margin EUV technology and the strategic importance of maintaining a robust capital structure to fund ongoing R&D and market expansion.
The repurchases reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can lift earnings per share (EPS) and improve return‑on‑equity metrics. While the immediate impact on EPS is modest, the cumulative effect of the program, combined with ASML’s strong gross margin of around 52% for 2025, positions the company to sustain shareholder value and support future growth initiatives.
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