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VELDHOVEN/PARIS - ASML Holding NV (EURONEXT:ASML)(NASDAQ:ASML), a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer with a market capitalization of $308.49 billion, announced Tuesday it will lead Mistral AI’s Series C funding round with a €1.3 billion investment, acquiring approximately 11% stake in the France-based artificial intelligence company. According to InvestingPro data, ASML has demonstrated robust financial health with a 26.41% revenue growth over the last twelve months, positioning it as a prominent player in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry.
The investment accompanies a strategic partnership between the two companies focused on exploring AI applications across ASML’s product portfolio, research, development and operations. According to the press release, the collaboration aims to help ASML customers achieve faster time to market and higher performance holistic lithography systems. With an impressive return on equity of 58% and strong cash flows, ASML appears well-positioned to fund this strategic investment. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with 10+ additional ProTips available for subscribers.
ASML’s Chief Financial Officer Roger Dassen will join Mistral AI’s Strategic Committee, providing the Dutch company an advisory role in Mistral’s future strategy and technology decisions.
"The collaboration between Mistral AI and ASML aims to generate clear benefits for ASML customers through innovative products and solutions enabled by AI," said ASML President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet.
Mistral AI Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Arthur Mensch stated the partnership would "strengthen Mistral AI’s proposition, position, and value in the AI market" while accelerating technological progress across the semiconductor and AI value chain.
The partnership represents the first major collaboration between a semiconductor equipment manufacturer and a leading AI company, combining ASML’s expertise in holistic lithography products with Mistral AI’s capabilities in artificial intelligence.
ASML, headquartered in the Netherlands with over 44,000 employees, supplies hardware, software and services to semiconductor manufacturers for microchip production. The company maintains a strong market position with a gross profit margin of 52.52% and has maintained dividend payments for 19 consecutive years. Mistral AI develops open-source AI models and solutions with offices in France, the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore. For detailed insights and comprehensive analysis of ASML’s financial performance, investors can access the full Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from ASML.
In other recent news, ASML Holding NV has reported several noteworthy developments. ASML’s Q2 earnings exceeded expectations, although the company provided mixed guidance for the third quarter. Despite this, management reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 targets, projecting 15% year-over-year growth, as noted by Wolfe Research. However, Erste Group has downgraded ASML’s stock from Buy to Hold, citing uncertainties about revenue growth prospects for 2026. Freedom Broker also downgraded the stock to Hold, maintaining a price target of $790.00, due to the mixed guidance. On the other hand, UBS upgraded ASML to a Buy rating, raising its price target to €750, highlighting potential long-term earnings growth. BofA Securities maintained a Buy rating but lowered the price target to €724, adjusting Q3 and Q4 booking estimates due to macro and geopolitical concerns. Wolfe Research continues to see an Outperform rating for ASML, with a price target of €800, despite minor adjustments to future projections.
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