Hohimer Wealth Management LLC decreased its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) by 14.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,403 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 894 shares during the quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $5,230,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in ASML during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in ASML in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. lifted its position in shares of ASML by 100.0% during the 2nd quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 50 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting ASML
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ASML says its next‑generation EUV lithography tools are ready for mass production, a major technological milestone that supports future revenue and AI chip production ramps. Reuters: Exclusive: ASML says next-gen EUV tools ready to mass-produce chips
- Positive Sentiment: In its 2025 annual report ASML elevated AI to the primary long‑term demand driver, which underpins the company’s multi‑year demand thesis and justifies premium multiple assumptions. Reuters: ASML sees AI demand long-term
- Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms reaffirmed “buy/overweight” ratings recently, maintaining bullish analyst support and high price targets that provide a valuation anchor for investors. MarketScreener: Deutsche Bank reaffirms buy
- Neutral Sentiment: ASML published its 2025 annual reports reinforcing the strategic narrative around innovation and partnerships; informative for investors but not a fresh catalyst. GlobeNewswire: ASML publishes 2025 Annual Reports
- Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting in February shows inconsistent data (some filings report declines, others show anomalous zeros), suggesting limited short‑seller pressure but also noisy data reporting. Investors should treat the short‑interest figures with caution. (source: aggregated filings)
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlights investor reassessment of ASML’s 2026 outlook — particularly an expected reduction in China‑related revenue as backlog normalizes under export controls — which has driven near‑term profit‑taking and increased volatility. QuiverQuant: ASML slides as investors reassess China exposure
- Negative Sentiment: Sector‑level rotation and heightened execution expectations after a strong rally (high PE and elevated price targets) make the stock more sensitive to incremental demand or geopolitical headwinds, contributing to today’s downward move. Fool: Why ASML Stock Was Down Today
ASML Stock Performance
ASML Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced 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 is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date 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 currently 25.10%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on ASML shares. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on ASML and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Weiss Ratings cut ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America lifted their price target on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.
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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.
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