Brucke Financial Inc. Has $1.79 Million Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Brucke Financial Inc. boosted its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 63.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,693 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 660 shares during the quarter. ASML makes up approximately 1.1% of Brucke Financial Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest position. Brucke Financial Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,793,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 1.0% in the third quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,067,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the period. Albion Financial Group UT lifted its position 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 worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Global Assets Advisory LLC boosted its stake 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 valued at $438,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming increased its position in shares of ASML by 4.2% during the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $239,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC raised its stake in ASML by 3.0% during the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $334,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have commented on ASML. Zacks Research raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price objective on ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on ASML from $1,450.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,475.00.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML explicitly shifted its outlook in the 2025 annual report to call AI the main long‑term driver of demand — a firmer, more bullish tone than last year that supports higher equipment demand expectations. ASML sees AI demand as long-term growth driver
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Deutsche Bank and Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed “buy” ratings, providing broker support that can lift investor sentiment and flow. MarketScreener: Deutsche Bank reaffirms buy MarketScreener: Bernstein keeps buy
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s system sales rose double digits in 2025 and the company reports a robust backlog tied to AI-driven logic and memory demand — fundamental revenue upside. Zacks: Systems sales grow in double digits
• Positive Sentiment: Technology roadmap progress: ASML is developing 1000W EUV light sources to raise throughput (targeting ~330 wafers/hr by 2030), which would materially boost future production capacity and long‑term revenue potential. Electronics Weekly: 1000W light source
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell ~17.7% to ~997.7k shares (as of Feb. 13), lowering a near‑term source of downward pressure and suggesting less aggressive bearish positioning. No external link
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker/coverage pieces and “invest in ASML” roundup articles are highlighting ASML — these can attract flows but are not new fundamentals. Yahoo: Brokers suggest investing
• Neutral Sentiment: New leveraged single‑stock ETFs tied to ASML could increase trading volume and volatility (more short‑term liquidity, not a direct fundamental change). Yahoo: Direxion 2X ETFs
• Negative Sentiment: Comparative research notes (e.g., Lam Research vs ASML) argue Lam may offer stronger near‑term growth and a more attractive valuation, highlighting competitive and valuation risks that could cap further upside. Zacks: LRCX vs ASML

ASML Stock Up 1.9%

ASML stock opened at $1,526.51 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,305.80 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,074.85. The company has a market cap of $600.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 59.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $578.51 and a fifty-two week high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.10%.

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.