ASML, Europe's largest company, sold zero lithography equipment to European chipmakers in 2026, down from 5% in 2024; calls on EU to create chip demand as subsidies fail to help.

ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026 — lithography giant calls on EU to help create…

(Image credit: ASML) As the world's only supplier of EUV lithography systems, ASML is Europe's largest company by market capitalization, currently valued at around $660 billion. But ASML earned almost nothing in Europe this year, down from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024. As it turns out, European chipmakers did not buy any lithography equipment from ASML in 2026. Now, ASML is calling on EU authorities to help create demand for European chips.Go deeper with TH Premium: ChipmakingStay On the Cutting Ed...