Bank of Montreal Can Sells 29,105 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Bank of Montreal Can cut its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 17.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 136,239 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 29,105 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can’s holdings in ASML were worth $131,892,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in ASML by 30.5% in the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 36,175 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $35,021,000 after buying an additional 8,457 shares in the last quarter. LGT Group Foundation grew its stake in shares of ASML by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. LGT Group Foundation now owns 7,586 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,611,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in ASML by 43.8% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 24,457 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $23,681,000 after acquiring an additional 7,447 shares in the last quarter. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management raised its stake in ASML by 12.7% during the 3rd quarter. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management now owns 1,410 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,366,000 after acquiring an additional 159 shares during the period. Finally, Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 2.8% in the third quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 9,122 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $8,831,000 after purchasing an additional 251 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,386.68 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $545.36 billion, a PE ratio of 53.71, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.88. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $1,371.14 and a 200 day moving average of $1,119.89. 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 $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced 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. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s payout ratio is 41.83%.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reports and analysis highlight a stronger AI-driven EUV backlog and rising share of revenue from EUV tools, supporting multi‑year performance obligations and reinforcing ASML’s near‑monopoly in advanced lithography. This is a direct demand indicator for future revenue. Is ASML’s AI‑Fueled EUV Backlog Reshaping The Investment Case For ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML)?
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on ASML to $1,886 (from $1,868) and reiterated a Buy stance — a notable broker upgrade that can boost investor sentiment and buying interest. BofA Lifts PT on ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) to $1,886 from $1,868 – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Local permit approval for a large new ASML campus (projected to create ~20,000 jobs) signals long‑term capacity expansion and government support for the company’s industrial footprint. ASML gets green light for new campus creating 20,000 jobs
• Positive Sentiment: Outlets and analysts reiterate that China is unlikely to quickly replicate ASML’s technological lead in EUV, reducing a near‑term competitive threat and calming investor fears after prior volatility. Why ASML Investors Shouldn’t Worry About Competition From China
• Neutral Sentiment: Company governance changes and a board reshuffle link strategy more explicitly to AI and packaging initiatives — could improve strategic focus but is more medium‑term in impact. ASML Board Shake Up Links Governance To AI And Packaging Push
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and trade‑day recaps note ASML’s share advance vs. broader market weakness; useful as context but not a fundamental driver. ASML (ASML) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks remain: higher energy/logistics costs and ongoing export‑control uncertainty (especially concerning China) are cited as downside risks that could pressure margins or order flow if they worsen. ASML: Energy And Recession Fears Rise, But AI Semiconductor Demand Is Solid For Now

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on ASML shares. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on ASML and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Bank of America upped their price target on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Two research 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

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.