ASML Posts Surge In Q1 Profit, Lowers Outlook

ASML Holding NV

reported a strong rise in its first-quarter net profit and lowered its first-half forecast. ASML's quarterly net profit surged to 249 million euros ($344 million), versus a year-ago profit of EUR96 million. Its sales climbed 57% to EUR1.397 billion versus EUR892 million. ASML shares fell 3.34% to $82.30 in pre-market trading.