ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-eight research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have given a buy rating and three have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $1,270.6667.

Several equities research analysts have commented on ASML shares. Zacks Research lowered ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. New Street Research reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, October 6th. Barclays restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Redburn Partners set a $1,200.00 target price on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Forbes outlines a bullish 2026 outlook for ASML driven by high‑NA EUV development and DRAM demand, noting several analyst upgrades and price targets as high as $1,500—supporting upside expectations for revenue and longer‑term margins. What 2026 Has In Store For ASML: High-NA EUV, DRAM
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein upgraded ASML to Outperform and raised its target to €1,300 (from €800), citing a string of near‑term catalysts and what it sees as sizable upside in 2026–27 equipment demand—an influential upgrade helping to lift sentiment. Why Bernstein Sees 2026–27 as “Big Years” for ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities initiated/returned ASML to a Buy stance (Globe and Mail report), another large house adding conviction to the upgrade-driven rally. ASML Holding (ASML) Gets a Buy from Bank of America Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank issued a Buy on ASML (Globe and Mail), adding to the cluster of brokerages upgrading coverage—amplifying short‑term buying interest. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Receives a Buy from Berenberg Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho reiterated its Buy on ASML, reinforcing broad analyst support and reducing the risk of a short‑term pullback while upgrades accumulate. Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on ASML Holding NV (0QB8)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights rare bullish institutional inflows and long‑term outperformance since 1997, a data point some traders cite as technical support for the rally. See How ASML Thrives on Rare Bullish Inflows
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes and brief press pieces link recent analyst actions to immediate buying (shares rose after upgrades), reinforcing momentum trading into the headline‑driven rebound. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Up 1.1% After Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance reviews how recent analyst shifts are changing the narrative on ASML—useful context for investors but largely a summary of the upgrades and differing price targets rather than new fundamentals. How Recent Analyst Shifts Are Rewriting The Story For ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML)
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML issued a statement saying social‑media hacking claims are untrue, removing a short‑term reputational overhang but with limited lasting market impact. ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks explained a recent intraday dip that briefly saw ASML underperform broader markets—reminder that the rally can be volatile and sensitive to news flow and profit‑taking. Why ASML (ASML) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Some reports note that Bernstein trimmed or adjusted an earlier very high (eye‑popping) price target, a reminder that analyst views can swing and that headline targets are not uniform. Bernstein drops eye-popping price target on ASML stock

ASML Stock Up 6.7%

Shares of ASML opened at $1,273.88 on Friday. ASML has a fifty-two week low of $578.51 and a fifty-two week high of $1,282.00. The company’s fifty day moving average is $1,075.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $925.30. The firm has a market cap of $500.99 billion, a PE ratio of 51.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.27 by $0.14. ASML had a return on equity of 47.74% and a net margin of 27.08%.The business had revenue of $8.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.99 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $5.28 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that ASML will post 25.17 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Increases Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC raised its stake in shares of ASML by 5.2% during the first quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,664,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in ASML by 141.1% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,553,000 after purchasing an additional 4,021 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in ASML by 153.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $11,404,000 after purchasing an additional 10,411 shares in the last quarter. Integrity Alliance LLC. purchased a new stake in ASML during the 1st quarter worth $212,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in ASML by 27.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,978 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,311,000 after buying an additional 423 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

About ASML

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.