ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Receives “Neutral” Rating from Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a research note published on Wednesday morning,MarketScreener reports.

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on ASML. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Barclays reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Hsbc Global Res raised ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, DZ Bank reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,407.00.

ASML Stock Down 2.2%

ASML stock opened at $1,422.92 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $559.61 billion, a PE ratio of 57.91, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86. ASML has a 12-month low of $578.51 and a 12-month high of $1,493.48. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,160.07 and its 200 day moving average is $976.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

Institutional Trading of ASML

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. City Holding Co. purchased a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of ASML by 153.8% during the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 bookings of €13.2B — nearly double expectations — and management raised FY‑26 sales guidance, signaling strong AI‑driven demand for EUV systems. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations as chipmakers order more to satisfy AI demand
• Positive Sentiment: Posted record 2025 results (net sales ~€32.7B, net income ~€9.6B) and reiterated healthy gross‑margin range for 2026 — evidence of durable demand and strong cash flow generation. ASML reports €32.7 billion total net sales and €9.6 billion net income in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and shareholder actions: management authorized a ~€12B buyback through 2028 and raised the 2025 dividend ~17%, which supports shareholder value. ASML: Not Cheap, But The 2027-28 Setup Looks Real (Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: multiple firms (BofA, Bernstein, Goldman, Evercore) reiterated buys/top‑pick or raised targets, highlighting limited China risk and upside from edge/AI spending. BofA Sees Limited China Risk for ASML, Maintains Top Pick Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term structural position intact — ASML remains the near‑monopoly supplier of advanced EUV lithography, underpinning multi‑year AI and memory investments (strategic tailwind rather than an immediate catalyst). Explainer: The $250 million ASML ‘printer’ behind Nvidia’s chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data in recent reports appears noisy/unclear and offers little actionable signal today.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed consensus ($8.61 vs. $9.01) even as revenue beat — investors are sensitive to earnings leverage given high expectations. ASML earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance nuance: Q1 revenue guide came in below some street expectations, a possible driver of short‑term disappointment and profit‑taking. ASML earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Workforce reduction (~1,700 roles) announced to simplify organization — short term negative for sentiment despite potential long‑run cost efficiency. ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts warn ASML is “priced for perfection” after the rally, prompting caution and selective profit‑taking by investors. ASML: Priced For Perfection In An AI Gold Rush (Rating Downgrade)

About ASML

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.