Compound Planning Inc. increased its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) by 19.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,268 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 542 shares during the quarter. Compound Planning Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,164,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Telos Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in ASML by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Telos Capital Management Inc. now owns 10,850 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $10,504,000 after acquiring an additional 463 shares during the period. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 25.3% in the 2nd quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,664 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,738,000 after purchasing an additional 941 shares during the period. Regents of The University of California bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter valued at about $413,335,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC acquired a new stake in ASML during the third quarter worth approximately $680,000. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in ASML by 34.5% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 15,583 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $15,086,000 after purchasing an additional 4,001 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have issued reports on ASML. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays upgraded shares of ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price target on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Three investment 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.
ASML Stock Performance
NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,497.80 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $589.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.01, a PEG ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,295.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,071.67. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. 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 firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is 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
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.
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