0756 GMT - ASML Holding's forecasts for the current quarter are better than the market had anticipated, JPMorgan analysts write in a research note. The Dutch supplier of chip-making equipment expects sales between 9.2 billion euros and 9.8 billion euros, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%. Analysts note the midpoint of sales guidance, 9.5 billion euros, is 3% above consensus. The midpoint of gross margin guidance, 52%, is also above consensus of 50.7%, they say. ASML's implied operating profit of 3.42 billion euros in the quarter is 11.2% above consensus, the analysts point out. ASML shares trade 3.1% higher at 873.10 euros. (mauro.orru@wsj.com)

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