Corient IA LLC Has $1.89 Million Stock Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Corient IA LLC lowered its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 15.6% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,953 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 362 shares during the quarter. ASML accounts for about 1.4% of Corient IA LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding. Corient IA LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,891,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ASML during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new stake in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its holdings in ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in ASML during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, IAG Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in ASML by 300.0% in the 3rd quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ASML. Santander lowered ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $1,200.00 price target on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, November 7th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Up 2.8%

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,399.37 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $1,342.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,098.50. The stock has a market cap of $550.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 25.10%.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is planning new tools aimed at larger chips and 3D advanced packaging, signaling a potential expansion of its total addressable market beyond EUV equipment — this could drive long-term revenue diversification and upside if execution and customer adoption follow. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, which supports investor confidence and may underpin further share-strength if institutional sentiment remains favorable. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data posted for early March shows 0 shares and nonsensical “NaN” changes — this appears to be a reporting glitch and provides no actionable signal about bearish positioning or short pressure at present.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional trade press and industry outlets echo the advanced-packaging expansion narrative, corroborating the strategic direction but not yet providing concrete timeline or revenue guidance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Separately, ASML experienced a pullback in an earlier session (reported March 2), illustrating short-term sensitivity to broader market moves and highlighting potential near-term volatility despite strategic positives. Read More.

ASML 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.