UBS: ASML May Raise Expectations Again

```htmlGolden Ten Data July 1｜UBS analysts stated in a report to clients that ASML may once again raise its outlook for this year when it announces its second-quarter results on July 15. The Dutch semiconductor manufacturing equipment supplier expects its sales this year to be between 36 billion and 40 billion euros. Analysts said that with the growing demand for chip manufacturing equipment, the group may raise its forecast to the upper end of this range, or possibly slightly above. ASML expects its gross margin to be between 51% and 53%, with gross margin being a closely watched indicator of pricing power and profitability. Analysts indicated that they believe there is room for a moderate increase towards the upper end of this range.```