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5. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)

Upside Potential: 29.32%

5-Year Net Income CAGR: 25.27%

TTM Net Income: $7.26 Billion

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is a leading manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines and the largest supplier in the semiconductor industry. Some of the biggest customers of ASML include TSMC, Intel Corporation, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is set to face some heat following the new administration that will take office in January. The Trump administration will likely restrict semiconductor technology sales to China. The CEO of ASML Christophe Fouquet has acknowledged the changing scenario. However, the company has told investors that in the long run, they are now on track and expect 2025 and 2026 to be growth years for the industry and the company.

Semiconductor companies use EUV machines during the manufacturing of semiconductor chips and this is not possible without ASML’s latest technology. As ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) is the only company in the world with this technology and capability, the company still holds a strong position, despite potential U.S.-China trade threats.