Congress Asset Management Co. Purchases 1,283 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 89,548 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 1,283 shares during the period. ASML accounts for about 1.0% of Congress Asset Management Co.’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest holding. Congress Asset Management Co.’s holdings in ASML were worth $162,231,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Baron Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 333 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $662,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the period. Whitener Capital Management Inc. raised its position in ASML by 2.8% in the second quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 218 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $434,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the period. Founders Financial Alliance LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 2.3% during the second quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 266 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $529,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares in the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in ASML by 22.6% during the first quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 38 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT boosted its position in shares of ASML by 0.3% during the first quarter. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT now owns 2,232 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,948,000 after buying an additional 7 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand supports long-term growth. ASML’s extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems are essential for producing advanced AI and leading-edge chips. Demand from chipmakers and collaboration with Samsung could support continued growth in ASML’s most advanced technologies. Can Rising AI Demand Drive Growth for ASML’s Advanced Technologies?
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s competitive moat remains a major attraction. The company is the sole supplier of the most advanced EUV equipment, giving it exceptional pricing power and strategic importance to semiconductor manufacturers. China’s reported spending of more than $13 billion stockpiling ASML deep-ultraviolet tools in 2024–25 also indicates strong demand for its equipment, although export restrictions limit the opportunity. ASML Has No Real Competitor in Advanced Chipmaking Equipment China Reportedly Spent $13B+ Stockpiling ASML DUV Tools
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and investors remain focused on whether ASML can approach $2,000. The stock has gained roughly 80% over the past year, reflecting enthusiasm for AI infrastructure and ASML’s monopoly position. However, its high earnings multiple leaves less room for operational or industry disappointments. ASML is Charging Toward $2,000
• Negative Sentiment: High-NA EUV adoption raises execution risk. A shift toward next-generation High-NA systems increases the complexity of customer adoption, manufacturing and delivery. Investors appear concerned that execution challenges could delay financial benefits or increase volatility. ASML Stock Slips as High-NA Mask Shift Raises Execution Stakes
• Negative Sentiment: The recent decline also reflected market-performance pressure rather than a major new earnings catalyst. ASML underperformed during the latest session even as the broader market advanced, suggesting profit-taking and valuation concerns after its substantial rally. ASML Stock Sinks as Market Gains

ASML Stock Down 1.4%

ASML stock traded down $25.76 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $1,834.10. The stock had a trading volume of 1,625,852 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,757,232. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $935.41 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $1,724.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,648.82. 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 stock has a market cap of $721.32 billion, a PE ratio of 57.07, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.77.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.62 billion for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%. On average, analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.01 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 $2.1507 dividend. This is a drop from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $3.1771. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.59%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their target price on ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,970.33.

About ASML

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures advanced lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment projects patterns onto silicon wafers, enabling the creation of increasingly smaller and more powerful semiconductor features.

ASML’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, and related metrology and inspection solutions.