Net sales rose 17.2% year-over-year to €18.1 billion in H1 2026, with net income up 4.1% to €5.24 billion. Gross margin declined to 50.9% due to higher R&D amortization, while robust AI-driven demand supports a positive outlook and capacity expansion plans.

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