ASML Holding (ENXTAM: ASMLO) reported earnings on Nov. 21. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Sep. 30 (Q3), ASML Holding beat slightly on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped significantly and GAAP earnings per share shrank significantly.

Gross margins grew, operating margins shrank, net margins dropped.

Revenue details
 ASML Holding booked revenue of $1.58 billion. The 22 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected revenue of $1.56 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 20% lower than the prior-year quarter's $1.97 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.83. The 20 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged $0.85 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.82 for Q3 were 27% lower than the prior-year quarter's $1.13 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 43.2%, 110 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 25.8%, 210 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 22.4%, 200 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.31 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.55.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $6.14 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.22.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ASML Holding is hold, with an average price target of $58.10.

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