ASML (ASML NA) Q4 2022 (EUR): Revenue 6.43bln (exp. 6.38bln). Net 4.29bln (exp. 4.25bln). Sees Q1 2023 net sales 6.1-6.5bln (exp. 6.07bln); ASML intends to declare a total dividend for the year 2022 of EUR 5.80/shr

The gross margin of 51.5% was above ASML guidance due to additional upgrades and insurance settlement for last year's ASML Berlin fire.
ASML intends to declare a total dividend for the year 2022 of EUR 5.80 per ordinary share, which is a 5.5% increase compared to 2021.
"We continue to see uncertainty in the market caused by inflation, rising interest rates, risk of recession and geopolitical developments related to export controls. However, our customers indicate that they expect the market to rebound in the second half of the year."
"Considering our order lead times and the strategic nature of lithography investments, demand for our systems therefore remains strong."