ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Price Up 2.3% After Dividend Announcement

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)’s share price traded up 2.3% during trading on Thursday after the company announced a dividend. The stock traded as high as $1,467.49 and last traded at $1,455.16. 2,779,693 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 17% from the average session volume of 2,372,822 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,422.92.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 25.80%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on ASML shares. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings lowered ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday. Finally, Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Up 2.3%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a market cap of $572.29 billion, a PE ratio of 59.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $1,160.07 and a 200 day moving average of $976.02.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 bookings and upbeat 2026 outlook — ASML reported quarterly bookings of about €13.2B (well above expectations) and raised medium‑term sales guidance, driven by AI and memory capex, signaling strong demand for its EUV systems. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Big shareholder returns and strong FY2025 results — Management reported €32.7B sales and €9.6B net income for 2025, authorized a multi‑billion buyback program and raised dividends, increasing cash returns to shareholders. That supports upside and signals confidence in cash flow. ASML buyback and dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price‑target lifts — Multiple firms reaffirmed buy ratings or raised targets (Wells Fargo raised its PT to $1,650; UBS/Deutsche Bank reiterated buys; BofA maintained Top Pick), adding upward pressure on sentiment. Analyst price target moves
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsements and industry headlines — Commentators including Jim Cramer and CNBC have underscored ASML’s central role in the AI chip supply chain, reinforcing the narrative of durable, structural demand. Jim Cramer on ASML CNBC: ASML and AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Debate over valuation vs long‑term setup — Several analysts and note writers praise the long‑term AI/memory thesis but warn shares are priced for high growth, making near‑term returns sensitive to execution and margin trends. Valuation discussion
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed street estimates — ASML reported EPS below consensus ($8.55 vs. $9.01) despite modest revenue growth; weakness in Services and higher costs trimmed profitability, which could limit near‑term upside if margins don’t recover. Earnings miss coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and capacity concerns — Some reporters and analysts flagged whether ASML can scale fast enough to meet record orders, creating short‑term volatility as investors weigh backlog versus delivery risk. Capacity concerns analysis
• Negative Sentiment: 1,700 job cuts announced — Management said it will cut ~1,700 roles (mainly management/overhead) to simplify operations; market reaction can be mixed—cost discipline vs. concerns about internal complexity. Job cuts report

Institutional Trading of ASML

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 153.8% during the second quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. City Holding Co. acquired a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in ASML during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.