The semiconductor equipment supplier announced that revenue for the second half of the year is expected to exceed that of the first half. Supported by stronger demand and a recovery in orders from Chinese customers, ASM International reported a better-than-expected net profit for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier stated on Tuesday that net profit fell to 166.1 million euros ($194.2 million) from 225.8 million euros a year earlier, surpassing analyst expectations of 141.2 million euros, according to data from Visible Alpha. Gross profit, a key metric for companies in the semiconductor industry, was 347.7 million euros for the quarter, with a gross margin of 49.8%, exceeding analyst expectations of 338.5 million euros. In the same period a year earlier, gross profit was 407.2 million euros, with a gross margin of 50.3%. The company proposed an ordinary dividend for 2025 of 3.25 euros per share, up from 3 euros per share the previous year. ASM also announced a new share buyback program for the 2026-2027 period of up to 150 million euros. The company confirmed its previously announced preliminary results for fourth-quarter orders and revenue. ASM anticipates first-quarter revenue will increase to 830 million euros, plus or minus 4%, and stated that revenue for the second half of the year is expected to be higher than the first half.
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