AlTi Global Inc. Has $2.20 Million Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

AlTi Global Inc. cut its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 49.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,665 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 1,642 shares during the period. AlTi Global Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $2,199,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,484,949 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,798,268,000 after acquiring an additional 132,353 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in ASML by 195.8% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,544,705 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,652,618,000 after purchasing an additional 1,022,532 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in ASML by 14.5% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 1,526,411 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,633,046,000 after buying an additional 193,068 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in ASML by 1.8% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,033,583 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,364,963,000 after buying an additional 18,768 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of ASML by 15.2% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 978,922 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,047,309,000 after buying an additional 129,320 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on ASML. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Morningstar lowered ASML to a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,970.33.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues to benefit from booming demand for AI-related chipmaking equipment, with multiple reports saying its EUV and High-NA lithography tools remain essential to advanced chip production and could support further long-term growth. Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe’s first trillion-dollar firm?
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighted ASML’s strong second-quarter performance, raised 2026 sales outlook, and expectations for capacity expansion, reinforcing the view that orders and earnings power remain solid. Where Will ASML Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment appears constructive, with a report noting upgraded rankings and another citing a higher price target of $2,400, suggesting analysts remain bullish on ASML’s outlook. ASML Holding N.V. Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML announced plans to offer eligible employees a €20,000 conditional stock grant or retention bonus for staying through 2027-2030, a move aimed at retaining talent and supporting execution, but not a direct near-term earnings catalyst. ASML to offer employees €20,000 retention bonus for staying in 2027-2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary focused on valuation, asking whether ASML is a bargain or overvalued at about 45x forward earnings; that debate may limit upside if investors become more cautious. Is ASML Extremely Overvalued or a Bargain at 45x Forward Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor sentiment has weakened, with reports saying the sector has entered a bear market and that investors are questioning whether the AI-driven rally is losing momentum, which could weigh on ASML despite its strong fundamentals. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next?

ASML Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,739.02 on Tuesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a twelve month low of $683.48 and a twelve month high of $1,999.96. The stock has a market cap of $683.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.78. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company’s fifty day moving average is $1,735.46 and its 200-day moving average is $1,508.17.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%.The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. Equities research analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 40.32 EPS for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be given a dividend of $2.1507 per share. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 33.51%.

ASML Company 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.