DSM Capital Partners LLC Takes Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

DSM Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 3,405 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,296,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in ASML by 5.2% during the first quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,664,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 141.1% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,553,000 after purchasing an additional 4,021 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 12.6% during the 1st quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,061 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,366,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the period. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 9.4% during the 1st quarter. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC now owns 904 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $599,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arete Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 21.5% in the 1st quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 712 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $472,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,242.19 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.31 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,065.26 and its 200-day simple moving average is $917.00. The company has a market cap of $488.53 billion, a PE ratio of 50.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.86. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $578.51 and a 1-year high of $1,246.38.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.27 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $8.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.99 billion. ASML had a return on equity of 47.74% and a net margin of 27.08%.The firm’s revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $5.28 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 25.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 29th were paid a $1.857 dividend. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. This represents a $7.43 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, October 29th. ASML’s payout ratio is 25.80%.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded ASML to a top pick / Outperform, highlighting “unprecedented” AI-driven EUV demand as a structural tailwind for the company — a key catalyst for investor buying. This Stock Is Bernstein’s Top Pick in European Chips. It’s About ‘Unprecedented AI Demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Broker upgrade and upbeat demand outlook triggered a sharp intraday rally (reports note an ~8.8% jump in an earlier session), signaling momentum and heavier-than-normal volume as institutions reposition. ASML (ASML) Surges 8.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes ASML hit fresh record highs after the analyst upgrade as demand from memory-chip producers and AI-focused customers lifts near-term order visibility. ASML’s stock hits another record high after analyst upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets summarize that Wall Street analysts are broadly optimistic and that recent rating changes are influencing investor action—supporting continued momentum while analysts update estimates. Is ASML (ASML) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: After the sharp run-up, valuation-focused pieces are flagging that ASML is now trading at premium multiples; investors are being prompted to reassess fair value given elevated P/E and recent momentum. Assessing ASML Holding’s (ENXTAM:ASML) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Short updates and market summaries note modest additional gains in the latest session, reflecting follow‑through after the analyst-driven rally rather than new company-specific news. ASML (ASML) Laps the Stock Market: Here’s Why

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on ASML. Sanford C. Bernstein raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research downgraded ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on ASML from $965.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,270.67.

ASML Profile

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is a Dutch company that develops, manufactures and services advanced photolithography systems used to produce semiconductor chips. Headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, ASML supplies capital equipment and associated software and services that enable semiconductor manufacturers to pattern the intricate circuits on silicon wafers. The company is widely recognized for its leadership in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography as well as its deep ultraviolet (DUV) platforms used across multiple process nodes.

ASML’s product portfolio includes EUV and DUV lithography machines, light sources, imaging optics and control software, together with spare parts, upgrades and field services.