The Future Prospects for Three International Chip Stocks That Surged in 2025

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Marketbeat

Updated: Jan 12 2026

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Source: Marketbeat

Strong Performance of Semiconductor Stocks: Large-cap semiconductor stocks, particularly the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), delivered impressive returns in 2025, achieving nearly 41%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 18% return.
Tokyo Electron's Market Position: Tokyo Electron, a major player in the wafer fabrication equipment sector, has shown solid revenue growth and holds a dominant position in supplying essential equipment for chip manufacturing, particularly in extreme ultraviolet lithography.
ASML's Advanced Technology: ASML's high-NA EUV machines are critical for producing advanced chips, with expectations for significant adoption in the coming years, supporting the company's long-term outlook and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Camek's Growth and Niche Focus: Camek, a smaller firm in the wafer fabrication equipment market, has seen substantial revenue growth and focuses on advanced chip packaging, positioning itself as a leader in this niche critical for high-bandwidth memory chips.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.