ASML’s revenue rose 24% in the second quarter to €7.7 billion, or $8.95 billion. The consensus estimate projected €7.52 billion. ASML Chief Financial Officer Roger Dassen told investors that the better-than-expected sales increase was partly driven by upgrades made to customers’ EUV equipment.

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