Beirne Wealth Consulting Services LLC Buys New Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Beirne Wealth Consulting Services LLC purchased a new position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 1,403 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,358,000.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,067,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Albion Financial Group UT lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 27.8% in the 3rd quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ASML by 2.3% in the 3rd quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $438,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. State of Wyoming increased its position in shares of ASML by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $239,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC raised its holdings in ASML by 3.0% during the 3rd quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $334,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,406.61 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. The company has a market capitalization of $553.19 billion, a PE ratio of 54.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,251.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,039.30. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $578.51 and a fifty-two week high of $1,493.47.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. 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. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.10%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 target price on ASML in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Grupo Santander lowered ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,475.00.

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.