Peterson Wealth Services Grows Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Peterson Wealth Services raised its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 30.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,884 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,327 shares during the period. ASML makes up 2.2% of Peterson Wealth Services’ portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Peterson Wealth Services’ holdings in ASML were worth $9,569,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its position in shares of ASML by 5.2% during the 1st quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,664,000 after buying an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in ASML by 141.1% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,553,000 after buying an additional 4,021 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $11,404,000 after purchasing an additional 10,411 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in ASML by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $936,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 71.6% in the 2nd quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management now owns 803 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $644,000 after buying an additional 335 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,441.39 on Tuesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $578.51 and a fifty-two week high of $1,493.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The company has a market cap of $566.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.86. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,187.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $991.28.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 24.79%.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reports say ASML’s AI-driven orders far exceeded Street expectations, indicating stronger-than-anticipated demand for EUV tools. ASML’s AI Supercycle Orders Just Doubled Street Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage note record bookings, a multi‑billion-euro backlog and rising average system prices — supporting revenue and margin upside as hyperscalers and foundries ramp capex. ASML: Compounding At The Speed Of EUV Light
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target to $1,911 and kept an Outperform rating after ASML updated its 2026 outlook — a direct catalyst for investor confidence. Bernstein Raises PT on ASML Holding as the Company Updates 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: ASML reported transactions under its share buyback program, reinforcing capital-return intentions and supporting EPS per-share metrics. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Market scanners flagged ASML as a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) momentum pick, which can attract short-term buying flows. Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 2nd
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data published for early February shows no meaningful reported short positions (data appears inconsistent), so short squeezes are unlikely to be a near-term driver based on this report.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes ASML balancing a record backlog, buybacks and workforce adjustments — positives for cash flow but mixed for near-term execution risk. ASML Balances Record Backlog New Buyback And Job Cuts At Rich Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts warn of a potential bull trap and faltering momentum despite strong fundamentals — a caution for momentum traders and those concerned with timing at stretched multiples. ASML: Primary AI Beneficiary – Potential Bull Trap As Momentum Falters
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights that ASML’s valuation has stretched as orders and backlog climb, which raises downside risk if orders or execution slow. ASML Reshapes For AI Demand As Backlog Grows And Valuation Stretches

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently commented on the company. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Grupo Santander cut shares of ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

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.