India, April 16 -- Shares of ASML Holding N.V. were losing around 5 percent in the morning trading in Amsterdam as well as around 4 percent in the pre-market activity on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, after the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker reported Wednesday lower profit and revenues in its first quarter, along with weak net bookings, despite margin growth. Further, the company projects increased uncertainty due to recent tariff announcements.
Further, the company declared higher dividend for the year. ASML also issued second-quarter outlook, and maintained fiscal 2025 view, expecting sales growth in both periods.
ASML President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet said, "Our conversations so far with customers support our ex...