ASML’s (ASML) Neutral Rating Reiterated at Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a report published on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 target price on shares of ASML and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Bank Degroof lowered shares of ASML to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, DZ Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,423.00 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,178.68 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $983.63. ASML has a 12-month low of $578.51 and a 12-month high of $1,493.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $559.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.11, a PEG ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.86.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 24.79%.

Institutional Trading of ASML

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASML in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of 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 last quarter. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in 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, North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its position in ASML by 68.8% during the fourth quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised 2026 guidance, reported record net bookings and a backlog that covers more than a year; management announced a dividend hike and a €12B+ share buyback plan — bolsters revenue visibility and cash-return story. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: The Goldman Sachs Group initiated/issued a buy rating, signaling institutional conviction that demand for lithography (EUV/DUV) will persist. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $1,650 and moved to overweight, reflecting upside potential from AI/memory-driven equipment demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein flagged robust China-related DUV demand and remained constructive on growth prospects tied to AI and memory capex cycles. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML posted its Q4 results and published the earnings presentation — provides detail on bookings, backlog, margins and High-NA rollout that investors will parse for execution risk. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary pieces note excellent long-term monopoly in EUV but caution that outstanding results can still trigger short-term profit-taking given the stock’s rapid run-up. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed expectations despite revenue growth; Services weakness and higher costs weighed on profitability — a clear near-term headwind for sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reporters and analysts flagged capacity constraints and whether ASML can fulfill record orders; those execution doubts contributed to intraday weakness. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution/downgrade pieces and investor questions on the outlook have amplified volatility after the stock doubled from prior levels — underscores valuation risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: ASML announced ~1,700 job cuts following record FY results — signals cost-structure adjustments but can be taken negatively by investors focused on execution/stability. Read More.

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.