ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Up 1.1% After Analyst Upgrade

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)’s share price traded up 1.1% on Tuesday after Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded the stock from a hold rating to a buy rating. The stock traded as high as $1,246.38 and last traded at $1,242.19. 1,893,526 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 28% from the average session volume of 2,626,888 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,228.19.

ASML has been the topic of several other reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on ASML from $1,105.00 to $1,140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Susquehanna upped their target price on shares of ASML from $965.00 to $1,150.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Rothschild Redb raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, HSBC reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,270.67.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded ASML, boosting investor confidence in near-term demand for chip‑making equipment and supporting the stock’s momentum. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Rating Upgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho Securities reiterated a Buy on ASML, reinforcing sell‑side conviction that EUV exposure and AI-led capex will sustain order flow. Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on ASML Holding NV
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary note a 58% six‑month rally as AI chip demand lifts EUV orders — a tailwind that underpins medium‑term revenue and margin visibility. ASML Stock Rises 58.2% in 6 Months
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML denied claims that its social‑media accounts were hacked, removing a short‑term reputational risk; this clears one headline that could have spooked investors. ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
• Neutral Sentiment: Deep-dive pieces highlight strong AI and memory tailwinds but warn the stock looks fully priced, flagging valuation risk despite 2027 revenue projections. Investors should weigh growth visibility against a high P/E. ASML: AI Tailwinds, Memory Upside – But The Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation-focused coverage examines the share run and whether current prices already reflect expected EUV order growth and pricing power. This keeps debate open on buy/hold decisions. Assessing ASML Holding’s Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein (reporting) cut an earlier, very high price target — a headline that can pressure sentiment and prompt some profit‑taking after the recent run. Bernstein drops eye-popping price target on ASML stock
• Negative Sentiment: Intraday reports explain the stock’s pullback as a mix of profit‑taking after strong gains, mixed analyst moves and valuation concerns — factors driving today’s downward pressure. Why ASML (ASML) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its position in ASML by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,352,596 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,213,705,000 after acquiring an additional 108,342 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors raised its stake in shares of ASML by 17.3% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,919,154 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,791,982,000 after purchasing an additional 577,448 shares during the last quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its stake in shares of ASML by 16.6% in the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,148,506 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,079,948,000 after purchasing an additional 305,435 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 24.9% during the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,861,445,000 after purchasing an additional 385,502 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in shares of ASML by 8.3% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,865,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,805,733,000 after buying an additional 142,763 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market capitalization of $483.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.86. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,068.41 and a 200 day moving average of $919.18.

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

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 29th were paid a dividend of $1.857 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 29th. This represents a $7.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.80%.

ASML Company 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.