Bank Hapoalim BM Has $5.25 Million Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Bank Hapoalim BM trimmed its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 9.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,903 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 510 shares during the quarter. Bank Hapoalim BM’s holdings in ASML were worth $5,246,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in 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 purchasing an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its position in 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 purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s long-term outlook remains supported by its market leadership in advanced chipmaking equipment, with recent coverage highlighting record order demand, AI infrastructure spending, and raised full-year guidance. ASML Could Soar Higher in 12 Months and Here’s Why We’d Buy It
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish commentaries say ASML’s recent surge is tied to AI-driven chip demand, EUV dominance, and expectations for continued EPS growth, supporting the stock’s strong multi-month run. ASML Surges 36% in 3 Months: Should Investors Buy the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: ASML also announced ongoing share repurchases under its buyback program, which can be supportive for shareholder returns. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains mixed: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a buy rating, while other recent articles warn that ASML’s premium valuation could limit near-term upside despite strong fundamentals. ASML gets a buy rating from Bernstein
• Negative Sentiment: The immediate pressure on ASML came from a broader pullback, with market coverage noting it fell more than the overall market in the latest session, suggesting investors were taking profits after a strong run. Here’s Why ASML (ASML) Fell More Than Broader Market

ASML Trading Down 4.7%

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,803.89 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,561.06 and its 200-day moving average is $1,383.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 1.36. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $683.48 and a 52 week high of $1,913.70. The firm has a market cap of $709.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 64.70, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.82.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. The company had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. Equities analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of ASML from $1,813.00 to $2,200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of ASML from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 3rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus 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.