Clearstead Advisors LLC Boosts Stake in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 35.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 1,255 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 328 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,216,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its position 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 acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in ASML during the second quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. increased its holdings in ASML by 100.0% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of ASML opened at $1,526.51 on Thursday. 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 business has a fifty day moving average of $1,305.80 and a 200 day moving average of $1,074.85. The company has a market cap of $600.35 billion, a PE ratio of 59.12, a P/E/G ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.89. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $578.51 and a 52-week high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company 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 dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is currently 25.10%.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price objective on ASML in a report on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings downgraded ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target 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. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

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.