ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Hits New 12-Month High After Dividend Announcement

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) hit a new 52-week high on Wednesday following a dividend announcement from the company. The company traded as high as $1,473.59 and last traded at $1,454.59, with a volume of 3459507 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,413.35.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently commented on ASML. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price objective on ASML and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Bank Degroof cut ASML to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Up 2.3%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.31. The company has a market capitalization of $572.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 56.36, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,169.55 and a 200 day simple moving average of $979.35.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 bookings (≈€13.2B) and upgraded 2026 revenue outlook bolster demand visibility for ASML’s EUV systems, supporting stronger forward cash flow expectations. ASML beats on Q4 orders as AI demand lifts outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management authorized a large buyback program (~€12B) and raised the dividend — capital return and buyback programs typically support the share price by reducing float and signaling confidence. ASML: Not Cheap, But The 2027-28 Setup Looks Real (Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish analyst calls and price‑target increases (Goldman Sachs buy, BofA top‑pick, Bernstein/BofA positive notes, Wells Fargo raised PT) are reinforcing investor confidence and likely lifting demand for the shares. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Earns Buy Rating from The Goldman Sachs Group
• Positive Sentiment: ASML remains the near‑monopoly supplier of EUV lithography crucial to advanced AI and high‑performance chips (e.g., Nvidia supply chain), underpinning structural demand tailwinds. Why Nvidia’s AI boom couldn’t happen without Dutch chip equipment maker ASML
• Neutral Sentiment: Top‑line growth was modest in Q4 (revenues up ~4.9% y/y) — revenue momentum exists but current results show mixed near‑term operating leverage. ASML Holding Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Neutral Sentiment: Some quarterly guidance items were uneven (Q1 revenue callouts and near‑term delivery/production timing questions), giving investors mixed signals on execution vs. order backlog conversion. ASML Holding N.V. 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: ASML reported a Q4 earnings miss and higher costs (services and R&D pressure), which could limit near‑term EPS upside and make the stock sensitive to future execution. ASML Holding Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Management is cutting ~1,700 jobs amid feedback on organizational complexity — raises short‑term execution risk and investor questions about operational efficiency. ASML announces 1,700 job cuts after publishing record results for FY2025
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: several analysts and commentaries warn ASML is “priced for perfection” after a rapid rally — high forward P/E leaves the stock vulnerable if growth or margins slip. ASML: Reality Check After Doubling To All-Time Highs (Downgrade)

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

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

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.