Guardian Capital LP Buys 2,253 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Guardian Capital LP boosted its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 6.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,108 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 2,253 shares during the period. ASML makes up about 1.2% of Guardian Capital LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Guardian Capital LP’s holdings in ASML were worth $36,892,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,067,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Albion Financial Group UT increased its position in ASML by 27.8% in the third quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC raised its stake in ASML by 2.3% during the third quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $438,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming lifted its position in ASML by 4.2% during the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $239,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC lifted its position in ASML by 3.0% during the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ASML. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings raised ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Two 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven EUV demand is rising and ASML’s revenue mix is shifting away from China toward South Korea and Taiwan, supporting medium‑term sales of high‑margin tools. ASML’s Revenue Mix is Changing
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street support remains: UBS and other firms continue to issue buy/overweight ratings and multi‑hundred‑dollar price targets, which can cushion selloffs and underpin medium‑term upside. ASML Earns “Buy” Rating from UBS Group
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators note ASML’s unique moat in EUV lithography and technical support near the 50‑day moving average, suggesting potential buying interest on dips. ASML on MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/institutional flow data are mixed: reports show both large additions and sizable reductions by different funds — a sign of divergent positioning rather than a clear directional signal. (No single article linked)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some short‑interest data in feeds appear inconsistent or non‑directional (reported as zero), so short‑squeeze risk looks immaterial based on available figures. (No single article linked)
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance and 2026 growth uncertainty are the primary negative drivers cited by market commentators: ASML flagged a softer quarter‑ahead revenue range, prompting analysts to trim 2026 forecasts and sparking the selloff. ASML slides 5.3% as investors weigh 2026 growth uncertainty and guidance concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks recently cut ASML from “strong‑buy” to “hold,” reflecting increased caution among some analysts and potentially reducing near‑term buy pressure. Zacks downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and policy risks remain elevated: Chinese efforts to build domestic lithography capacity and tighter export controls/possible tariffs are modeled by investors as downside risks to forward sales and regional mix. China’s chip bosses urge policies to create ‘China’s ASML’

ASML Trading Down 5.5%

ASML opened at $1,293.58 on Friday. 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’s 50 day moving average price is $1,352.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,104.16. ASML Holding N.V. has a one year low of $578.51 and a one year high of $1,547.22. The stock has a market cap of $508.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.88.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a $3.1771 dividend. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.10%.

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.