ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Acquired by United Asset Strategies Inc.

United Asset Strategies Inc. increased its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 5.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 16,479 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 838 shares during the quarter. ASML accounts for 1.3% of United Asset Strategies Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. United Asset Strategies Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $15,953,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of ASML by 6.3% during the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,244,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,401,304,000 after buying an additional 250,934 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in ASML by 114.3% during the 2nd quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 329,878 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $264,333,000 after acquiring an additional 175,939 shares in the last quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in ASML by 32.4% during the 2nd quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 413,280 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $331,198,000 after acquiring an additional 101,041 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP raised its position in ASML by 1,638.6% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 75,928 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $60,848,000 after acquiring an additional 80,863 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 14.1% in the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 583,093 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $467,285,000 after purchasing an additional 72,164 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on ASML shares. Morningstar cut shares of ASML to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 18th. Rothschild Redb upgraded ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Zacks Research cut ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, Redburn Partners set a $1,200.00 price objective on ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,270.67.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,228.47 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $483.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.86. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,068.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of $919.18. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $578.51 and a 52 week high of $1,246.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

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

ASML Increases Dividend

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

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple broker upgrades and buy reiterations are boosting sentiment — Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded ASML, and coverage notes share gains after that upgrade. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Up 1.1% After Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank put a buy on ASML, adding to analyst support that can underpin near-term buying pressure. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Receives a Buy from Berenberg Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho reiterated a buy on ASML, reinforcing the consensus of strong OEM demand for EUV tools. Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on ASML Holding NV (0QB8)
• Positive Sentiment: Historical “Big Money inflow” signals and longer-term momentum stories underscore how institutional flows have heavily favored ASML, supporting the bull case. See How ASML Thrives on Rare Bullish Inflows
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and outlets highlight that AI-driven EUV demand and customer diversification (Intel, Samsung) give revenue visibility into 2027 — a supportive structural story but already priced-in by the rally. ASML: AI Tailwinds, Memory Upside – But The Stock Looks Fully Priced
• Neutral Sentiment: Several valuation and market‑performance writeups note ASML’s strong 6‑month gains and elevated multiples, prompting questions whether investors should buy, hold, or take profits. ASML Stock Rises 58.2% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML publicly denied social‑media hacking claims, removing a potential rumor‑driven risk but with limited direct market impact. ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
• Negative Sentiment: At least one high-profile shop cut an “eye‑popping” price target on ASML, introducing headline risk and giving traders a reason to lock in gains after the recent surge. Bernstein drops eye-popping price target on ASML stock
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts warn the stock looks fully priced despite strong fundamentals, which can weigh on momentum and make the shares vulnerable to short‑term pullbacks. Should You Buy ASML Stock Before Jan. 28?

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.