Strategic Advisors LLC Raises Stock Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Strategic Advisors LLC raised its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 54.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,695 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,660 shares during the period. Strategic Advisors LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $4,545,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in ASML during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.8% during the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its stake 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. 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: Record Q4 bookings — ASML reported roughly €13.2B in fourth‑quarter bookings, well above expectations and attributed to AI‑driven chip investment; this is the main bullish catalyst supporting future revenue visibility. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Upbeat guidance — management raised 2026 revenue outlook (mid‑to‑high teen billion‑euro range and improved gross‑margin targets), signaling stronger AI and memory capex into 2026. Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and cash generation — management authorized a large buyback (~€12B) and raised dividends in recent disclosures, reinforcing shareholder returns alongside very strong 2025 profit and sales. ASML upgrade: buyback and dividend raise
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend lift — the company announced a material increase in the quarterly dividend (to €3.1771 per share in a recent filing), which improves yield and signals confidence in cash flow (ex‑dividend in April).
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed quarterly results — revenue slightly beat expectations but reported EPS missed consensus ($8.61 vs. $9.01), so profitability metrics disappointed versus some forecasts. ASML earnings release and transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction is mixed but generally constructive — several firms reiterated Outperform/Buy or raised targets on the AI demand story, while some keep neutral ratings citing valuation and execution risk. BofA maintains top pick on ASML
• Negative Sentiment: Planned workforce cuts (~1,700 roles) — ASML will reduce headcount to simplify operations; while this can boost margins long term, it adds short‑term execution and sentiment risk. ASML made record profit and plans job cuts

ASML Trading Down 2.2%

ASML stock opened at $1,422.92 on Thursday. 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 Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,493.48. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,160.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $976.02. The stock has a market cap of $559.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 25.80%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have commented on ASML shares. Barclays reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday. New Street Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, October 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on ASML from $1,528.00 to $1,642.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,407.00.

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.