71 West Capital Partners Takes Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

71 West Capital Partners purchased a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 16,135 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $17,262,000. ASML comprises approximately 0.8% of 71 West Capital Partners’ portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest holding.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

ASML Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,892.66 on Tuesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $683.48 and a 1-year high of $1,913.70. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $1,551.33 and its 200 day moving average price is $1,378.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The company has a market cap of $744.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.82.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 48.69% and a net margin of 27.65%. On average, research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s share buyback program continues, with the company repurchasing stock at steadily higher average prices over the past week. Buybacks can support EPS and signal management confidence. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a buy rating on ASML, reinforcing the view that the company remains a key beneficiary of long-term AI and advanced chip demand. ASML gets a buy rating from Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: The broader semiconductor sector remains very strong, with semiconductor ETFs and chip stocks breaking into new highs. That sector-wide momentum is helping sentiment for ASML, a major supplier to advanced chipmakers. Chips Up 8.8% in One Week: 5 Semiconductor Names Breaking Into New Highs
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage around Elon Musk’s “Terafab” concept highlights ASML’s strategic importance in next-generation chip manufacturing, which supports the investment case, but the articles also argue investors may not need to own the stock given its premium valuation. Elon Musk Needs ASML for Terafab. You Don’t Need ASML Stock in Your Portfolio.
• Negative Sentiment: Some recent commentary argues ASML’s valuation is stretched after its sharp rally, with one piece suggesting investors should instead look at other AI names with more upside and better cash flow profiles. Forget ASML Holding: 1 Unstoppable AI Cash-Flow Machine to Buy Hand Over Fist After the Pullback

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have weighed in on ASML. Wall Street Zen lowered ASML from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 3rd. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,750.00 price target on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on ASML from $1,813.00 to $2,200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,589.63.

ASML 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.