Fortis Capital Advisors LLC Makes New Investment in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Fortis Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 796 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $771,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 6.3% in the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,244,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,401,304,000 after buying an additional 250,934 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of ASML by 114.3% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 329,878 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $264,333,000 after buying an additional 175,939 shares during the last quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 32.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 413,280 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $331,198,000 after acquiring an additional 101,041 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP raised its holdings in ASML by 1,638.6% in the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 75,928 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $60,848,000 after acquiring an additional 80,863 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 14.1% during the 2nd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 583,093 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $467,285,000 after purchasing an additional 72,164 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on ASML shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Barclays restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday. Hsbc Global Res upgraded ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Rothschild Redb raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,407.00.

ASML Trading Up 2.9%

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,454.59 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $1,152.39 and its two-hundred day moving average is $972.87. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $578.51 and a 52 week high of $1,473.59. The company has a market cap of $572.07 billion, a PE ratio of 59.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML equipment will be included in India’s upcoming fabrication facility in Dholera, expanding addressable markets and long‑term demand. ASML Equipment to Be Part of India’s Upcoming Fabrication Facility in Dholera
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform and flagged expectations for a robust Q4 bookings beat, reinforcing upside to near‑term results and bookings momentum. Bernstein Reiterates Outperform on ASML Ahead of Key Q4 Bookings Print
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst lift to a $1,642 target highlights growing Street conviction in ASML’s monopoly‑like position in EUV tools and expected upside from AI chip demand. Here’s Why 1 Analyst Just Hiked This Monopoly’s Target to $1,642 Ahead of Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights a product‑mix shift (more advanced EUV and High‑NA systems) that could lift gross margins materially toward the long‑term target, supporting profit expansion. ASML to Leverage Product Mix Shift to Drive Margins: What’s Ahead?
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile commentary (Jim Cramer) noted ASML faces shortages that can’t be met, underscoring persistent supply tightness and pricing power for its EUV tools. ASML (ASML) is Facing a Shortage That Can’t Be Met, Says Jim Cramer
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple earnings previews and previews note ASML is expected to give robust 2026 guidance and that Q4 results (scheduled Jan. 28) are a focal point for near‑term volatility. ASML Expected to Issue Robust 2026 Guidance — Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces discuss ASML’s momentum ahead of earnings and potential for upside surprises, which can amplify intraday moves but also increase event risk. ASML Stock: Why This Wednesday’s Earnings Could Deliver Big Surprises
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays reaffirmed a “neutral” rating, signaling some analysts see limited near‑term upside despite the bullish narrative—this could cap gains if guidance or bookings disappoint. ASML: Barclays Reaffirms Its ‘Neutral’ Rating

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.