Net sales rose 17.2% year-over-year to €18.1 billion in the first half of 2026, with net income up 4.1% to €5.24 billion. Gross margin declined to 50.9% due to higher R&D investments, while a robust outlook is supported by AI-driven demand and capacity expansions.

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