ASML Holding NV shares fell more than 3% on February 5, 2026. Some market reports indicated an intraday decline of nearly 5%.
The downturn followed a broader trend affecting the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries rather than company-specific news. Market analysts attributed the pressure to growing concerns regarding future demand for AI components.
A weak financial forecast from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) triggered the negative sentiment across the sector. Multiple chipmakers and technology stocks experienced similar declines during the trading session.