ASML Holding Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
ASML Holding's CEO is Christophe Fouquet, appointed in Apr 2018, has a tenure of 8.17 years. total yearly compensation is €7.02M, comprised of 16% salary and 84% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.002% of the company’s shares, worth €11.66M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.6 years and 3.7 years respectively.
Key information
Christophe Fouquet
Chief executive officer
€7.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 16.02% |
| CEO tenure | 8.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.002% |
| Management average tenure | 5.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 20
ASML: Future Memory And North America Demand Will Drive Upside
Analysts have increased ASML Holding's implied price target by €19.34, citing its unique position in European semiconductors and expectations for sustained lithography demand, particularly in memory and in North America. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ASML highlights a cluster of upward price target revisions, with bullish analysts focusing on the company’s position in lithography tools and its exposure to memory and North American customers.
Narrative Update • May 03
ASML: AI Tool Demand And Tight Supply Will Test EPS Assumptions
ASML Holding's updated analyst price target has risen by about €104 to €1,150.93, with analysts citing refined assumptions around slightly lower discount rates, modestly adjusted revenue growth, a small uplift in profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ASML Holding has clustered around higher price targets and updated forecasts, with several firms adjusting their models for discount rates, revenue trajectories, margin assumptions, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 18
ASML: Future DRAM Tightness And Tool Demand Will Drive Upside
ASML Holding's analyst price target has been raised by €63 to reflect updated views on slightly lower discount rates, stronger revenue growth and margins, and a modestly lower future P/E assumption highlighted in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ASML Holding shows a cluster of upward price target revisions across multiple banks and brokerage firms, alongside at least one downgrade, giving a mixed but generally constructive read on expectations for execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 04
ASML: Elevated EPS Hopes Will Strain Tighter Wafer Fab Spending Assumptions
ASML Holding's updated fair value estimate has moved from about €1,003 to roughly €1,047 as analysts lift price targets in response to tighter foundry and DRAM supply expectations, higher outer year EPS estimates, and research pointing to strong wafer fab equipment spending. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ASML reflects a mix of optimism on long term industry demand and more cautious views around how much of that enthusiasm is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Mar 21
ASML: Future WFE Spending And DRAM Tightness Will Drive Upside
ASML Holding's analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to €1,400.42 from €1,397.71, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and P/E. This follows a series of recent price target increases from major brokers who cite tighter foundry and DRAM supply, higher medium term EPS estimates and firm wafer fab equipment spending plans.
New Narrative • Mar 12
ASML: The Hidden Backbone of the Global AI and Semiconductor Revolution.
ASML Holding is one of the most strategically important companies in the global semiconductor industry. The company specializes in producing advanced lithography machines used to manufacture cutting-edge semiconductor chips.
Narrative Update • Mar 06
ASML: Tight Wafer Fab Equipment Supply Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for ASML Holding to €1,600 from €943, citing higher long term assumptions for revenue growth, profitability and future P/E multiples, supported by a broad wave of recent price target increases across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ASML Holding has been dominated by a series of higher price targets and more constructive views on the medium term outlook, even as one firm issued a downgrade.New Narrative • Feb 26
ASML: Durable Advantage, Limited Margin for Error
Narrative summary ASML sits at the centre of advanced semiconductor manufacturing. It does not design chips and it does not fabricate them.Narrative Update • Feb 20
ASML: Future WFE Spending And AI Demand Will Drive Upside
We are lifting our ASML Holding analyst price target to €1,397.71 from €1,207.41. This change reflects analysts' updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a modestly different discount rate, supported by a broad wave of recent target increases and upgrades across major brokerages.Narrative Update • Feb 06
ASML: Frothy Repricing Could Unravel If Wafer Fab Spending Disappoints
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for ASML Holding by about €274 to €1,003, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability and future P/E after a wave of recent price target increases from major banks and brokers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ASML has been highly active, with a cluster of fresh price targets and rating changes pointing to a wide range of views on how much upside is already reflected in the share price.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Shareholders Can Be Confident That ASML Holding's (AMS:ASML) Earnings Are High Quality
Even though ASML Holding N.V.'s ( AMS:ASML ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...Analysis Article • Jan 31
€1,353 - That's What Analysts Think ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML) Is Worth After These Results
Investors in ASML Holding N.V. ( AMS:ASML ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.2% to close at €1,216 following the...Narrative Update • Jan 23
ASML: Future AI Demand And WFE Spending Expectations Will Shape Momentum
Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for ASML Holding to $1,207.41 from $1,065.77, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower discount rate, a recalibrated profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent Street price target hikes and generally constructive research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ASML Holding has been active, with several price target revisions and rating changes that help frame how professionals are thinking about the stock’s valuation, growth prospects, and execution risk.Narrative Update • Jan 08
ASML: Future AI Demand And 2026 DRAM Spend Will Shape Momentum
Narrative Update on ASML Holding The updated analyst price target for ASML Holding reflects a shift in fair value from €973.03 to €1,065.77, supported by analysts citing recent Q3 results, higher long term Street targets around €975 to €1,200, and slightly stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Street research on ASML Holding has been broadly constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting their valuation ranges after the latest Q3 update and revisiting their assumptions on margins and long term growth.Analysis Article • Jan 05
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By ASML Holding N.V.'s (AMS:ASML) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 40.4x ASML Holding N.V. ( AMS:ASML ) may be sending very bearish signals...Narrative Update • Dec 15
ASML: Elevated EUV Demand Expectations Will Likely Expose Downside If 2026 Recovery Slips
Analysts have significantly raised their fair value estimate for ASML Holding from approximately EUR 573 to about EUR 729 as they factor in a series of higher Street price targets, expectations for stronger medium term revenue growth, resilient margins, and increased confidence in EUV led demand from 2026 onward. Analyst Commentary Street research on ASML has turned markedly more optimistic in recent weeks, with multiple major institutions lifting price targets into the upper triple digits and reiterating positive ratings.Narrative Update • Dec 01
ASML: Future AI Partnerships And Semiconductor Demand Will Shape Sector Momentum
ASML Holding's analyst fair value target has been raised modestly from €949.81 to €973.03. Analysts cite stronger than expected Q3 results and an improving industry outlook as factors supporting the company's valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 17
ASML: Shareholder Role In AI And Sector Dynamics Will Shape Outlook
ASML Holding's analyst price target has been raised modestly, increasing from €941.90 to €949.81 as analysts cite stronger Q3 results, improved profit margins, and a more favorable growth outlook for the semiconductor equipment sector. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from equity research analysts reflects a primarily upbeat sentiment on ASML Holding’s outlook, with most citing strong fundamentals and improved profitability as the drivers for upward price target revisions.Narrative Update • Nov 01
ASML: Future Memory Spending And AI Investment Will Support Shareholder Value
ASML Holding's analyst price target has been raised slightly, moving from approximately €938 to €942. Analysts cite stronger quarterly results, rising industry optimism, and improved earnings prospects driven by higher expected revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 18
High-NA EUV Platforms And AI Demand Will Drive System Sales
ASML Holding’s analyst price target has climbed significantly, rising from approximately €809 to €938. Analysts point to robust third-quarter results, improving profit margins, and heightened confidence in future industry growth.Narrative Update • Oct 04
High-NA EUV Platforms And AI Demand Will Drive System Sales
ASML Holding's analyst price target has been raised by approximately €40 to €809.45, as analysts cite improving sentiment around memory spending, stabilizing customer outlooks, and positive earnings prospects in the coming years. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on ASML Holding reflect a range of views across Wall Street.Analysis Article • Sep 23
ASML Holding N.V.'s (AMS:ASML) 25% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
ASML Holding N.V. ( AMS:ASML ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Narrative Update • Sep 19
High-NA EUV Platforms And AI Demand Will Drive System Sales
ASML Holding’s analyst price target was raised to €769.45, as analysts cite strengthening long-term demand from AI and semiconductor capex trends and diminishing export control risks, despite lingering near-term macro headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to expanding AI compute spending and expectations of substantial TSMC capex in 2026-2027, which supports higher demand trends for ASML’s advanced lithography tools.
New Narrative • Jul 22
Why Now Is The Time to Buy ASML
What Does ASML Do? ASML Holding N.V. is a Dutch company and the world’s only supplier of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines —a critical technology used to produce the world’s most advanced computer chips.Analysis Article • Jul 01
Do ASML Holding's (AMS:ASML) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...New Narrative • Jan 20
Why ASML Dominates the Chip Market
ASML Holding NV (ASML) isn’t a company; it’s the linchpin in the supply chain that global semiconductors need. Due to the uniqueness of supplying extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography systems, the
New Narrative • Nov 07
High-NA Technology And AI Markets Ignite Exciting Growth Opportunities
Transition to NXE:3800E and High-NA EUV systems could drive future revenue and earnings through performance benefits and cost reductions.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 2026 | n/a | n/a | €10b |
| Dec 31 2025 | €7m | €1m | €10b |
| Sep 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | €9b |
| Jun 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | €9b |
| Mar 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €9b |
| Dec 31 2024 | €5m | €979k | €8b |
| Sep 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Dec 31 2023 | €4m | €725k | €8b |
| Oct 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | €8b |
| Jul 02 2023 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Apr 02 2023 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Dec 31 2022 | €3m | €694k | €6b |
| Oct 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | €6b |
| Jul 03 2022 | n/a | n/a | €6b |
| Apr 03 2022 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Dec 31 2021 | €3m | €694k | €6b |
| Oct 03 2021 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Jul 04 2021 | n/a | n/a | €5b |
| Apr 04 2021 | n/a | n/a | €4b |
| Dec 31 2020 | €3m | €694k | €4b |
| Sep 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Jun 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Mar 29 2020 | n/a | n/a | €3b |
| Dec 31 2019 | €2m | €680k | €3b |
Compensation vs Market: Christophe's total compensation ($USD8.14M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Dutch market ($USD4.14M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Christophe's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Christophe Fouquet (53 yo)
8.2yrs
Tenure
€7,021,000
Compensation
Mr. Christophe D. Fouquet serves as Chief Executive Officer and President at ASML Holding N.V. since April 24, 2024 and Chair of the Board of Management. He was Executive Vice President of EUV (Extreme Ult...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 8.2yrs | €7.02m | 0.0020% € 11.7m | |
| Executive VP | 8yrs | €4.35m | 0.0017% € 9.5m | |
| Executive VP | 16.5yrs | €4.37m | 0.0054% € 30.9m | |
| Executive VP | 2.2yrs | €4.08m | 0.0021% € 12.1m | |
| Executive VP | 3.2yrs | €4.46m | 0.0016% € 9.0m | |
| Executive VP | less than a year | no data | 0.0016% € 9.0m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President Human Resources & Organization | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Business Performance Improvement | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Risk | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Finance | no data | no data | no data |
5.6yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ASML's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 6.2yrs | €157.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 6.2yrs | €161.00k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of Supervisory Board | 3.2yrs | €210.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 3.2yrs | €152.00k | 0.00013% € 743.0k | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board | 8.2yrs | €171.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 4.2yrs | €144.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 5.2yrs | €150.00k | 0.000070% € 400.1k | |
| Supervisory Board Member | 1.2yrs | €107.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | less than a year | no data | no data |
3.7yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ASML's board of directors are considered experienced (3.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/03 03:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ASML Holding N.V. is covered by 58 analysts. 38 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Warren Lau | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |