AlphaCore Capital LLC Has $3.53 Million Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

AlphaCore Capital LLC raised its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 60.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,642 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,367 shares during the period. AlphaCore Capital LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,526,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new position in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of ASML in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. boosted its position in shares of ASML by 100.0% in the second quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 50 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

ASML Stock Performance

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

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 given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. 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%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is 25.10%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ASML has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of ASML from $1,450.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Santander lowered ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

ASML News Summary

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 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.