Draper Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,222 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,614,000. ASML makes up 0.9% of Draper Asset Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th largest position.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Northeast Investment Management boosted its position in ASML by 1.1% during the first quarter. Northeast Investment Management now owns 33,717 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $44,534,000 after purchasing an additional 371 shares in the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in ASML by 92.1% in the first quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 342 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $452,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 6.6% in the first quarter. SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC now owns 422 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $557,000 after buying an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Falcon Wealth Planning increased its position in shares of ASML by 41.0% in the first quarter. Falcon Wealth Planning now owns 509 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $672,000 after buying an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Decker Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new position in shares of ASML during the 1st quarter worth $4,229,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
ASML Stock Up 4.4%
ASML stock opened at $1,841.18 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,622.22 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,421.57. 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 $724.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 66.04, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.82. ASML Holding N.V. has a one year low of $683.48 and a one year high of $1,959.04.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms recently commented on ASML. DZ Bank reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Morningstar downgraded shares of ASML to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Zacks Research raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the company 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 issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,772.62.
Read Our Latest Research Report on ASML
ASML News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target on ASML and kept a Buy rating, citing higher earnings estimates for 2027 and 2028. That reinforces the view that ASML’s long-term earnings power is improving as demand for its advanced lithography tools remains strong. ASML Holding (ASML): The Best All-Time High Stock with Legs to Rally Further
- Positive Sentiment: ASML was highlighted as a key AI infrastructure and semiconductor “must-own” company because it makes the extreme ultraviolet lithography machines needed to produce the most advanced chips. That kind of positioning supports the stock’s premium valuation. SpaceX Has Real Value — But These 3 Stocks Have Better Odds Right Now
- Positive Sentiment: TNO and ASML announced cooperation to scale European photonic chip manufacturing, which points to continued involvement in next-generation semiconductor ecosystems and broader European technology investment. TNO and ASML join forces to scale European photonic chip manufacturing
- Neutral Sentiment: Articles about ASML being a long-term AI holding for investors such as David Tepper add to the company’s reputation, but they do not materially change the near-term business outlook. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is One Of Billionaire David Tepper’s Longest Held AI Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted ASML’s dominant technology moat and strong AI-driven demand, which is supportive, but also reminded investors that the company is facing new silicon and supply-chain limits that could affect the pace of growth. ASML’s Chip Dominance Runs Into New Silicon Boundaries
- Negative Sentiment: China export-control risk remains the biggest overhang, with reports that Dutch officials are lobbying Washington against tighter restrictions on ASML equipment sales to China. Any additional curbs could pressure revenue from a market that still matters meaningfully to ASML. ASML Faces New China Risk as 19% Sales Market Comes Under Pressure
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.
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