Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC Decreases Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC cut its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 10.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,142 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 477 shares during the period. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $4,431,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in ASML. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. boosted its holdings in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Price Performance

ASML opened at $1,612.76 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 1.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $634.27 billion, a PE ratio of 57.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.82. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $1,458.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,319.88. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $683.48 and a 52-week high of $1,654.20.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 48.69% and a net margin of 27.65%. On average, equities research analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 37.1 EPS for the current year.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reportedly raised its price target on ASML to €1,900 from €1,600 while keeping a Buy rating, reinforcing optimism around the company’s EUV leadership and long-term growth potential. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Stock Gains Attention After UBS Lifts Price Target to €1,900
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted ASML as a strong momentum and semiconductor-equipment pick, citing its backlog, AI-chip tailwinds, and dominant position in extreme ultraviolet lithography. Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why ASML (ASML) is a Great Choice
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s partnership with Tata Electronics to help build India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication plant could expand its addressable market and deepen exposure to new foundry growth. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Sets Sights on India’s Foundry Opportunities amid Tata Electronics Pact
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing ASML with KLAC and TSMC generally favored ASML on EUV leadership and AI demand, but these were mostly opinion pieces rather than fresh company-specific catalysts. ASML vs. KLAC: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Is the Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Morningstar downgraded ASML to Sell, signaling concern that the stock’s valuation may already reflect much of the company’s strong fundamentals and AI-driven growth outlook. Morningstar downgrades ASML rating to sell
• Negative Sentiment: New reporting on Huawei’s chip strategy underscored ongoing geopolitical risk, noting that China remains unable to import ASML’s most advanced EUV machines because of U.S.-led sanctions, which keeps export controls a key overhang. Analysis-Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have weighed in on ASML. DZ Bank reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of ASML from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, May 3rd. Morningstar lowered shares of ASML to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,504.38.

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.