Thornburg Investment Management Inc. Sells 2,107 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Thornburg Investment Management Inc. trimmed its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 9.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 21,058 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,107 shares during the quarter. Thornburg Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $20,386,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC raised its position in ASML by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,067,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Albion Financial Group UT boosted its position in ASML by 27.8% during the third quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Global Assets Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 4.2% in the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 247 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $239,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 3.0% in the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $334,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on ASML shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,475.00.

ASML Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,526.51 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,305.80 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $1,074.85. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $600.35 billion, a PE ratio of 59.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 1.89.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a $3.1771 dividend. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.10%.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML now frames AI as the main long-term driver of demand in its 2025 annual report, shifting from a more cautious tone in 2024 — this boosts investor expectations for sustained equipment orders and revenue growth. ASML sees AI demand long-term driver
• Positive Sentiment: ASML reports double-digit systems-sales growth (about +12.4% in 2025) and a robust backlog, supporting near-term revenue visibility as AI boosts logic and memory capex. ASML’s Systems Sales Grow in Double Digits
• Positive Sentiment: Major sell-side firms (Deutsche Bank, Bernstein) have reaffirmed “buy” ratings, which can attract flows and reinforce bullish sentiment. Deutsche Bank reaffirms buy Bernstein keeps buy
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML published its 2025 Annual Reports highlighting innovation and long-term strategy — a routine corporate disclosure that supports the company narrative but delivers no new financials. ASML publishes 2025 Annual Reports
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest data show a decline (~17.7% to ~997,678 shares as of Feb. 13) with a short-interest ratio around 0.6 days (~0.3% of shares sold short), lowering near-term short-squeeze risk. (Data entry)
• Neutral Sentiment: Several broker/media pieces urge investors to consider ASML based on the AI narrative and analyst coverage; these can amplify momentum but often reflect consensus sentiment rather than new fundamentals. Brokers Suggest Investing in ASML
• Negative Sentiment: Relative-valuation and comparison pieces (e.g., Lam Research vs. ASML) highlight that peers may offer stronger near-term growth or more attractive valuations, which could temper upside for ASML if investors rotate to cheaper alternatives. LRCX vs. ASML: Which is the better buy?

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.