ASML reports forecast beating profit of $1.96 billion on higher sales

By Anthony O. Goriainoff

ASML Holding NV said Wednesday that for the fourth quarter it beat net profit consensus and net sales rose, and that it expects continued strong sales growth in 2023 despite a challenging environment.

The Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker said net profit for the period was 1.8 billion euros ($1.96 billion) compared…