ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Upgraded at Sanford C. Bernstein

Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report issued on Monday morning, Marketbeat.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 22nd. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,270.67.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,228.47 on Monday. ASML has a 1 year low of $578.51 and a 1 year high of $1,246.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $483.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.00, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.31. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $1,068.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $919.18.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.27 by $0.14. The business had revenue of $8.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.99 billion. ASML had a net margin of 27.08% and a return on equity of 47.74%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.28 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that ASML will post 25.17 EPS for the current year.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 29th were given a $1.857 dividend. This represents a $7.43 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 29th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.80%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter valued at $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.8% in the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its position in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded ASML, boosting investor confidence in near-term demand for chip‑making equipment and supporting the stock’s momentum. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Rating Upgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho Securities reiterated a Buy on ASML, reinforcing sell‑side conviction that EUV exposure and AI-led capex will sustain order flow. Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on ASML Holding NV
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentary note a 58% six‑month rally as AI chip demand lifts EUV orders — a tailwind that underpins medium‑term revenue and margin visibility. ASML Stock Rises 58.2% in 6 Months
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML denied claims that its social‑media accounts were hacked, removing a short‑term reputational risk; this clears one headline that could have spooked investors. ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
• Neutral Sentiment: Deep-dive pieces highlight strong AI and memory tailwinds but warn the stock looks fully priced, flagging valuation risk despite 2027 revenue projections. Investors should weigh growth visibility against a high P/E. ASML: AI Tailwinds, Memory Upside – But The Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation-focused coverage examines the share run and whether current prices already reflect expected EUV order growth and pricing power. This keeps debate open on buy/hold decisions. Assessing ASML Holding’s Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein (reporting) cut an earlier, very high price target — a headline that can pressure sentiment and prompt some profit‑taking after the recent run. Bernstein drops eye-popping price target on ASML stock
• Negative Sentiment: Intraday reports explain the stock’s pullback as a mix of profit‑taking after strong gains, mixed analyst moves and valuation concerns — factors driving today’s downward pressure. Why ASML (ASML) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

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.