Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. Acquires 1,907 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. lifted its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 58,674 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,907 shares during the period. ASML accounts for approximately 1.8% of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.’s holdings in ASML were worth $56,802,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of ASML by 6.3% during the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,244,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,401,304,000 after buying an additional 250,934 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in ASML by 5.2% in the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 763,590 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $611,933,000 after purchasing an additional 37,994 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its holdings in ASML by 14.1% in the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 583,093 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $467,285,000 after purchasing an additional 72,164 shares during the period. Brown Advisory Inc. boosted its position in shares of ASML by 1.8% during the second quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 448,798 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $359,662,000 after purchasing an additional 8,070 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of ASML by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 433,558 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $347,445,000 after buying an additional 2,837 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Bank Degroof lowered ASML to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Zacks Research lowered shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,550.00 price target for the company. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,392.75.

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,326.07 on Wednesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,375.37. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,113.92 and its 200-day simple moving average is $951.54. The firm has a market cap of $521.52 billion, a PE ratio of 53.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC announced higher AI-focused capital expenditure plans, a direct demand tailwind for ASML’s EUV systems; markets reacted positively on that news. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Is Up 7.4% After TSMC Unveils Higher AI-Focused Capex Plans
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, supporting investor confidence and providing an analyst-backed reason for bullish positioning. ASML receives a buy rating from UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary and analysts expect ASML to deliver strong quarterly results and continue benefiting from an enduring moat in advanced lithography — multiple outlets flag the company as a top-ranked semiconductor equipment name to beat Q4 estimates. 4 Top-Ranked Technology Stocks Set to Beat Q4 Earnings Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary is bullish on ASML’s long-term upside (some analysts projecting ~$1,500), reflecting the AI-driven capex narrative and capacity expansion at major foundries. ASML Stock Can Hit $1,500, According to Pro
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to report quarterly earnings this week; results and guidance will be near-term catalysts but outcome is uncertain. ASML (ASML) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (e.g., Applied Materials) highlight differing tool mixes — ASML’s EUV leadership is a strength but investors should watch competitive tool markets and product cycle dynamics. AMAT vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock is a Better Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML appears in semiconductor and ESG-focused ETFs, which provides steady passive demand but limited immediate impact on price direction. ETF and indexing mentions including ASML
• Negative Sentiment: A Dutch think tank urged blocking U.S. access to EU markets and restricting ASML exports — proposals like this raise the risk of regulatory or export-control actions that could hurt sales and complicate supply chains. Block U.S. from EU markets, restrict ASML exports, Dutch think tank urges
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing U.S.-China trade rhetoric and recent tariff threats have pressured ASML shares, as the company is a major EU exporter and exposed to geopolitical policy swings. ASML Stock: Trump Tariff Threats Send Shares Down 3% Monday
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis in major outlets highlights trade-war risk as a persistent downside that could offset demand gains if export controls tighten. ASML Stock Drops Due to Trade War Worries

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.