ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Up 2.3% Following Dividend Announcement

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)’s stock price rose 2.3% during trading on Thursday following a dividend announcement from the company. The company traded as high as $1,467.49 and last traded at $1,455.16. Approximately 2,779,693 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 17% from the average daily volume of 2,372,822 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,422.92.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 24.79%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASML has been the topic of several analyst reports. DZ Bank reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.26. The firm has a market cap of $559.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.86. The company’s 50 day moving average is $1,178.68 and its 200 day moving average is $983.63.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised 2026 guidance, reported record net bookings and a backlog that covers more than a year; management announced a dividend hike and a €12B+ share buyback plan — bolsters revenue visibility and cash-return story. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The Goldman Sachs Group initiated/issued a buy rating, signaling institutional conviction that demand for lithography (EUV/DUV) will persist. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $1,650 and moved to overweight, reflecting upside potential from AI/memory-driven equipment demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein flagged robust China-related DUV demand and remained constructive on growth prospects tied to AI and memory capex cycles. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML posted its Q4 results and published the earnings presentation — provides detail on bookings, backlog, margins and High-NA rollout that investors will parse for execution risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary pieces note excellent long-term monopoly in EUV but caution that outstanding results can still trigger short-term profit-taking given the stock’s rapid run-up. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed expectations despite revenue growth; Services weakness and higher costs weighed on profitability — a clear near-term headwind for sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reporters and analysts flagged capacity constraints and whether ASML can fulfill record orders; those execution doubts contributed to intraday weakness. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution/downgrade pieces and investor questions on the outlook have amplified volatility after the stock doubled from prior levels — underscores valuation risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: ASML announced ~1,700 job cuts following record FY results — signals cost-structure adjustments but can be taken negatively by investors focused on execution/stability. Read More.

Institutional Trading of ASML

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its position in ASML by 153.8% in the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the period. City Holding Co. bought a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter valued at $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its stake in shares of ASML by 68.8% in the fourth quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.