Fifth Third Bancorp Has $13.01 Million Stock Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 7.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,157 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 883 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in ASML were worth $13,006,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of ASML. Capital International Investors increased its stake in ASML by 17.3% during the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,919,154 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,791,982,000 after purchasing an additional 577,448 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $505,510,000. Regents of The University of California bought a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $413,335,000. WCM Investment Management LLC increased its stake in ASML by 24.9% during the 3rd quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,861,445,000 after purchasing an additional 385,502 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. increased its stake in ASML by 75.6% during the 3rd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 790,869 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $765,632,000 after purchasing an additional 340,518 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Freedom Capital raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Santander cut shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,504.38.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of ASML opened at $1,427.02 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $561.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.81. ASML Holding N.V. has a twelve month low of $675.50 and a twelve month high of $1,547.22. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1,399.33 and a 200-day moving average of $1,246.54. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML broke above its 20‑day moving average, a short‑term technical bullish signal that often attracts momentum buyers. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: The stock also cleared its 50‑day moving average, reinforcing the short‑to‑medium term uptrend and potentially drawing technical and quantitative flows. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded ASML to a Buy (Zacks Rank #2), citing improving earnings prospects — a catalyst that can support further upside if guidance/earnings confirm. ASML (ASML) Upgraded to Buy: Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst research at Erste Group raised FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, which improves forward earnings runway and supports valuation assumptions. MarketBeat ASML Analyst Note
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is being highlighted as a top AI‑exposure stock (strong YTD and 1‑year performance and high analyst Buy percentage), which can attract thematic and growth investors. IS ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) One of the Best AI Stocks to Watch in May?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note broad Wall Street optimism and the limits of aggregate broker recommendations — useful context but not an immediate price catalyst. Is ASML (ASML) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider semiconductor ETF commentary (SHOC) mentions ASML indirectly as part of the sector — relevant for passive flows but not company‑specific. Should You Invest in the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)?
• Negative Sentiment: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high‑NA EUV lithography machines until at least 2029 — a direct near‑term demand setback for ASML’s most advanced (and high‑margin) tools and a likely reason for investor caution. TSMC delays high-NA EUV deployment

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.