asml boosts shareholder value with latest buyback moves
Veldhoven, Monday, 5 May 2025.
asml, a key player in the semiconductor industry, is actively repurchasing its shares. The company spent millions of euros in late April and early May. These buybacks aim to increase shareholder value. A detailed report reveals that on April 28, asml bought back 20,786 shares at an average price of €591.48. This activity follows the share buyback program announced in November 2022. The program’s details are available on asml’s website, providing transparency for investors.
Daily buyback details
On April 29, ASML repurchased 20,961 shares at an average price of €586.56, totaling €12,294,932 [1]. The buyback continued on April 30 with 21,058 shares bought at €583.86 each, amounting to €12,295,000 [1]. Trading was paused on May 1 due to market closure [1]. The buyback program resumed on May 2, with 20,433 shares repurchased at an average of €601.71, costing €12,294,728 [1]. These transactions are part of ASML’s effort to manage its capital and provide returns to its shareholders [1].
Market context and potential headwinds
Despite these buybacks, ASML faces market uncertainties. First-quarter net new orders were lower than expected at €3.94 billion [6]. Second-quarter revenue guidance is also lower than anticipated, signaling a potential downturn in the semiconductor cycle [6]. Simultaneously, there are looming tariff announcements expected between May 8 and June 30, 2025, which could further impact market dynamics [6]. These factors create a complex environment for ASML, balancing shareholder returns with industry-wide challenges [6].
Tariff impacts and industry responses
The potential imposition of tariffs introduces more volatility [6]. TSMC, another major player, reported higher-than-expected Q2 revenue guidance due to rushed orders before anticipated tariff increases [6]. However, TSMC also acknowledges a risk of slowing growth in the second half of 2025 [6]. These tariffs could raise the average effective U.S. tariff rate by over 5% [6][7]. Companies are bracing for these changes, with some anticipating project delays due to tariff uncertainties [6].