ASML Holding shares jumped 6.2% to touch a 52-week high of $1,917.63 after Intel’s 18A-P node entered risk production. The design-rule compatibility and improved performance of 18A-P could drive additional demand for ASML’s EUV lithography systems as Intel scales advanced-node manufacturing.
ASML Holding shares advanced 6.2% to an intraday peak of $1,917.63, marking a 52-week high. This surge reflects investor optimism around potential upticks in equipment sales tied to major process node milestones.
Intel’s 18A-P process, now in risk production, delivers 9% higher performance at the same power or 18% lower power at equivalent performance, plus 20–40% better thermal resistance. Full design-rule compatibility with 18A enables seamless migration of existing chip designs.
As the sole supplier of EUV lithography machines for leading-edge chips, ASML stands to benefit directly from any acceleration in Intel’s advanced-node ramp. Increased tool orders could follow as Intel demonstrates stable yields and attracts foundry customers.
