ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Price Up 2.2% – Here’s Why

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was up 2.2% during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $1,413.28 and last traded at $1,399.42. Approximately 1,743,115 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 6% from the average daily volume of 1,861,734 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,369.62.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $1,971 and issued a buy rating, citing significant growth potential; this represents sizable upside from current levels. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: SK hynix placed a record multi‑year order (~€7.9b / $8b) for ASML EUV tools to support HBM and advanced DRAM — a material revenue and backlog confirmation that underscores multi‑year demand from memory customers. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights ASML’s unique market position (near-monopoly on advanced EUV systems), a huge backlog and pricing power — factors analysts point to when forecasting long‑term revenue and margin expansion. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Early adoption of ASML’s High‑NA EUV is advancing; analysts say High‑NA plus AI‑driven chip demand and node transitions could accelerate long‑term revenue growth if adoption scales. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analysis pieces (ASML vs. Applied Materials) review valuation and business differences — useful for relative‑value investors but not immediate catalysts. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some short‑interest reports in feeds show anomalous/zero values for March; the data appears inconsistent and should be treated with caution rather than as a market signal. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: While orders and upgrades are bullish, some coverage flags valuation concerns — the large SK hynix contract and strong momentum also raise questions about how much growth is already priced in, which can pressure the stock when investors rotate or take profits. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on ASML shares. Santander cut ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays upgraded shares of ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on shares of ASML to $1,971.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,482.50.

ASML Trading Down 4.6%

The firm has a market capitalization of $522.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,400.10 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,162.75.

ASML Increases Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 3.0% during the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,484,949 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,798,268,000 after purchasing an additional 132,353 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors increased its position in shares of ASML by 17.3% during the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,919,154 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,791,982,000 after purchasing an additional 577,448 shares during the last quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its position in shares of ASML by 16.6% during the 3rd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,148,506 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,079,948,000 after purchasing an additional 305,435 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 24.9% during the 3rd quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,861,445,000 after buying an additional 385,502 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its position in ASML by 8.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,865,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,805,733,000 after buying an additional 142,763 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.