ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Cut to Hold at Zacks Research

Zacks Research downgraded shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

ASML has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Barclays raised shares of ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price target on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of ASML opened at $1,368.36 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $538.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.88. ASML has a one year low of $578.51 and a one year high of $1,547.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $1,348.34 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,100.37.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 41.83%.

Institutional Trading of ASML

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASML in the third quarter worth $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its position in ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV boosted its stake in ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a Buy on ASML, providing fresh analyst backing that supports upside for the stock. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Earns “Buy” Rating from UBS Group
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports ASML’s revenue mix is shifting toward higher‑margin EUV systems driven by AI chip demand, and growth is moving toward South Korea and Taiwan as China’s share falls — a near‑term revenue tailwind tied to AI adoption. ASML’s Revenue Mix is Changing: What are the Latest Growth Drivers?
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is a trending stock on Zacks (heightened retail/attention can add volatility but is not a directional catalyst by itself). ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data shown in filings appears inconsistent (reports claim a “large increase” yet list 0 shares/NaN changes and a 0.0 days ratio). This likely reflects a data/reporting anomaly rather than a meaningful short‑squeeze signal. (No external link available.)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded ASML from “strong‑buy” to “hold”, a near‑term negative that can pressure sentiment and trigger profit‑taking by short‑term holders. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports Chinese chip industry leaders calling for a coordinated push to build domestic lithography systems (an effort to create a local rival to ASML). That raises long‑term competitive and geopolitical risk for ASML’s China exposure. China’s top chip bosses urge supportive policies to create ‘China’s ASML’

About ASML

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.