Cane Capital Partners LLC Makes New $4.02 Million Investment in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Cane Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 3,756 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,018,000. ASML comprises about 1.6% of Cane Capital Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. MBL Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth $285,000. Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV grew its stake in shares of ASML by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV now owns 5,029 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $5,380,000 after buying an additional 28 shares during the last quarter. DMC Group LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. DMC Group LLC now owns 1,003 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,073,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. South Shore Capital Advisors bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth $1,238,000. Finally, Landaas & Co. WI ADV bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth $496,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on ASML shares. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on shares of ASML to $1,971.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,482.50.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,306.45 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $513.80 billion, a PE ratio of 50.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,388.59 and its 200-day moving average is $1,194.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $582.89 and a 52 week high of $1,547.22.

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 issued a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.10%.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Installed-base (service & upgrades) momentum — ASML’s Installed Base Management (IBM) sales rose ~26% in 2025 to €8.2B, highlighting a growing, high-margin recurring revenue stream that supports earnings even if new tool sales slow. ASML’s Installed Base Business Gains Traction
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchases continuing — ASML reported recent daily buyback transactions under its program, signaling capital return and support for the share price. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Strong order backdrop from major customers — South Korean chipmakers (SK Hynix, Samsung) are locking in capacity and placing multi‑billion euro orders, which supports ASML’s near‑term tool demand and revenue visibility. ASML Faces China Export Curbs As Korean Chipmakers Lock In Capacity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance and valuation — UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, providing analyst support, while coverage notes the stock’s premium valuation after strong YTD gains driven by AI demand; this is supportive but tempers near‑term upside expectations. ASML: UBS keeps its buy rating
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. legislative risk — Bipartisan proposals (the MATCH Act and related measures) would broaden export controls to include DUV tools and potentially servicing to major Chinese chipmakers. If adopted and enforced by the Netherlands, the measures could materially reduce ASML’s China revenue and shave double‑digit percentages off sales in some scenarios. ASML Slides as U.S. Targets China Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and headlines — Multiple outlets report share weakness and analyst caution after the export‑control proposals; headline risk could keep volatility elevated until the bill’s details and potential Dutch/NL response are clearer. ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

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.