Hudson Value Partners LLC reduced its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) by 5.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,367 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 398 shares during the quarter. ASML comprises approximately 3.2% of Hudson Value Partners LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Hudson Value Partners LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $12,668,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in ASML. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its stake in ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd 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. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its position in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in ASML in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on ASML from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, July 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,970.33.
Trending Headlines about ASML
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s accelerating revenue growth is reigniting expectations for demand for ASML’s lithography systems, particularly equipment used to manufacture advanced AI chips. ASML Stock Jumps 4.1% as TSMC Revenue Reignites Tool Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Investors responded to the strong sales signal from a major customer, reinforcing the view that ASML’s equipment remains essential to the AI-chip supply chain. Why ASML Holding Stock Rallied Tuesday Morning
- Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s performance also supports ASML’s capacity-expansion strategy and the broader long-term investment thesis that the company is a key enabler of AI infrastructure. A recent analyst view cited a price target implying substantial potential upside from the recent trading level. ASML Stock Rises 1.7% as AI Demand Signal Strengthens
- Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was listed at zero shares, with a zero-day short-interest ratio. Because the figures show no measurable short position and include an invalid percentage-change calculation, they provide little actionable insight into trading sentiment.
- Neutral Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a fiscal 2026 earnings estimate for ASML, but the available report does not provide the estimate or indicate a change in analyst expectations. FY2026 Earnings Estimate for ASML Issued By Erste Group Bank
- Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to monitor a potential Chinese competitive threat: a Chinese company is reportedly developing its own deep-ultraviolet lithography systems. If successful, this could pressure ASML’s long-term position in some lower-end equipment markets, although the report does not establish commercial-scale competition. ASML Faces a Fresh Threat Out of China. Is the Dip in the Stock Worth Buying?
ASML Trading Up 3.8%
Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,799.38 on Wednesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $716.20 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96. The stock has a market cap of $707.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.99, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $1,774.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,559.04.
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 EPS for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%.The firm had revenue of $10.64 billion for the quarter. Equities analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.85 EPS for the current year.
ASML Cuts Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th were paid a dividend of $2.1507 per share. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 22.62%.
About ASML
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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