Colonial Trust Advisors Takes $3.22 Million Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Colonial Trust Advisors acquired a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,327 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,221,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vawter Financial Ltd. bought a new position in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $217,000. North Star Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of ASML by 0.4% in the third quarter. North Star Asset Management Inc. now owns 34,778 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $33,669,000 after acquiring an additional 147 shares during the last quarter. Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 9.4% in the third quarter. Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors LLC now owns 19,955 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $19,318,000 after acquiring an additional 1,711 shares during the last quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc. increased its position in ASML by 12.6% during the third quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc. now owns 645 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $624,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the period. Finally, Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC raised its stake in ASML by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 3,727 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,608,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of ASML opened at $1,497.80 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $1,295.58 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,071.67. The stock has a market cap of $589.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.89. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,507.35.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 41.83%.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Major EUV light‑source advance — ASML says a new higher‑power EUV source could raise chip throughput as much as ~50% by 2030, which would strengthen ASML’s technological edge and increase addressable demand for its machines. Exclusive: ASML unveils EUV light source advance that could yield 50% more chips by 2030 — Reuters
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue momentum and backlog — Systems sales rose ~12.4% in 2025 as AI-driven logic and memory demand lifted EUV adoption; management cites a healthy backlog that supports near‑term revenue visibility. ASML’s Systems Sales Grow in Double Digits: What’s Ahead? — Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchases and ETF product tie‑ins — ASML disclosed ongoing buyback transactions (regular repurchases at ~€1,180–€1,240 recently) and a new 2x single‑stock ETF listing tied to ASML could increase trading flows and demand for the shares. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program — GlobeNewswire
• Neutral Sentiment: Market positioning in AI supply chain — Multiple investor writeups highlight ASML as a critical chokepoint in the AI chip supply chain, supporting structural demand but also implying exposure to semiconductor capex cycles. The Supply Chain Quietly Powering the AI Boom—And 4 Ways to Play It — MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons — A recent piece compares ASML with peers (e.g., Lam Research), noting Lam’s stronger near‑term growth profile and more attractive valuation, which introduces relative value questions for some investors. LRCX vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Giant Is the Better Buy? — Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Restructuring and job cuts — ASML has announced workforce restructuring and targeted reductions to simplify operations and eliminate overlaps; near‑term restructuring costs and execution risk may pressure sentiment if not managed cleanly. ASML Restructuring And Job Cuts Put Efficiency And Execution In Focus — Yahoo Finance
• Positive Sentiment: Industry recognition — Trade coverage (Barron’s) lists ASML among names that could outperform in the current rotation away from AI hyperscalers, positioning ASML as a defensive beneficiary of broader chip investment. The Anti-AI Trade Is Red Hot. Here’s What’s Winning. — Barron’s

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on ASML shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating 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. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 target price on ASML and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price objective on ASML in a report on Friday, November 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price 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.