Compound Planning Inc. Raises Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Compound Planning Inc. grew its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 19.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,268 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 542 shares during the quarter. Compound Planning Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,164,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,067,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Albion Financial Group UT grew its stake in shares of ASML by 27.8% in the 3rd quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 2.3% in the third quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $438,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming lifted its position in shares of ASML by 4.2% during the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $239,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC boosted its holdings in ASML by 3.0% during the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $334,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 target price on ASML and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

ASML Price Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,497.80 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,295.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,071.67. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,507.35. The company has a market cap of $589.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.01, a PEG ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.89.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 41.83%.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major EUV light‑source advance — ASML says a new higher‑power EUV source could raise chip throughput as much as ~50% by 2030, which would strengthen ASML’s technological edge and increase addressable demand for its machines. Exclusive: ASML unveils EUV light source advance that could yield 50% more chips by 2030 — Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue momentum and backlog — Systems sales rose ~12.4% in 2025 as AI-driven logic and memory demand lifted EUV adoption; management cites a healthy backlog that supports near‑term revenue visibility. ASML’s Systems Sales Grow in Double Digits: What’s Ahead? — Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchases and ETF product tie‑ins — ASML disclosed ongoing buyback transactions (regular repurchases at ~€1,180–€1,240 recently) and a new 2x single‑stock ETF listing tied to ASML could increase trading flows and demand for the shares. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program — GlobeNewswire
• Neutral Sentiment: Market positioning in AI supply chain — Multiple investor writeups highlight ASML as a critical chokepoint in the AI chip supply chain, supporting structural demand but also implying exposure to semiconductor capex cycles. The Supply Chain Quietly Powering the AI Boom—And 4 Ways to Play It — MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons — A recent piece compares ASML with peers (e.g., Lam Research), noting Lam’s stronger near‑term growth profile and more attractive valuation, which introduces relative value questions for some investors. LRCX vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Giant Is the Better Buy? — Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Restructuring and job cuts — ASML has announced workforce restructuring and targeted reductions to simplify operations and eliminate overlaps; near‑term restructuring costs and execution risk may pressure sentiment if not managed cleanly. ASML Restructuring And Job Cuts Put Efficiency And Execution In Focus — Yahoo Finance
• Positive Sentiment: Industry recognition — Trade coverage (Barron’s) lists ASML among names that could outperform in the current rotation away from AI hyperscalers, positioning ASML as a defensive beneficiary of broader chip investment. The Anti-AI Trade Is Red Hot. Here’s What’s Winning. — Barron’s

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.