ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Bought by Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc.

Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 10.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,176 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 865 shares during the quarter. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $8,883,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth about $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in ASML during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, IAG Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in ASML by 300.0% during the third quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven EUV demand is rising and ASML’s revenue mix is shifting away from China toward South Korea and Taiwan, supporting medium‑term sales of high‑margin tools. ASML’s Revenue Mix is Changing
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street support remains: UBS and other firms continue to issue buy/overweight ratings and multi‑hundred‑dollar price targets, which can cushion selloffs and underpin medium‑term upside. ASML Earns “Buy” Rating from UBS Group
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators note ASML’s unique moat in EUV lithography and technical support near the 50‑day moving average, suggesting potential buying interest on dips. ASML on MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/institutional flow data are mixed: reports show both large additions and sizable reductions by different funds — a sign of divergent positioning rather than a clear directional signal. (No single article linked)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some short‑interest data in feeds appear inconsistent or non‑directional (reported as zero), so short‑squeeze risk looks immaterial based on available figures. (No single article linked)
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance and 2026 growth uncertainty are the primary negative drivers cited by market commentators: ASML flagged a softer quarter‑ahead revenue range, prompting analysts to trim 2026 forecasts and sparking the selloff. ASML slides 5.3% as investors weigh 2026 growth uncertainty and guidance concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks recently cut ASML from “strong‑buy” to “hold,” reflecting increased caution among some analysts and potentially reducing near‑term buy pressure. Zacks downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and policy risks remain elevated: Chinese efforts to build domestic lithography capacity and tighter export controls/possible tariffs are modeled by investors as downside risks to forward sales and regional mix. China’s chip bosses urge policies to create ‘China’s ASML’

ASML Price Performance

ASML opened at $1,293.58 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1,352.75 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,104.16. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $578.51 and a 52-week high of $1,547.22. 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 market cap of $508.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.88.

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 issued a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is currently 25.10%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on ASML shares. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on ASML from $1,450.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

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.