ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading Down 4.1% – Should You Sell?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) dropped 4.1% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $1,426.59 and last traded at $1,463.80. Approximately 2,132,680 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 8% from the average daily volume of 1,970,018 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,526.51.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Senior management says ASML’s next‑generation EUV tools are ready for high‑volume production — a meaningful long‑term revenue and competitive catalyst for AI and advanced node chipmakers. Exclusive: ASML says next-gen EUV tools ready to mass-produce chips, marking key shift for AI chip production
• Positive Sentiment: Two institutional research houses issued buy/outperform views (Sanford C. Bernstein and Deutsche Bank), reinforcing analyst support and helping justify ASML’s premium multiple. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Earns Buy Rating from Sanford C. Bernstein ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Earns Buy Rating from Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports show a large reported increase for February, but the published figures appear anomalous (zero shares / NaN change); treat the data cautiously until corrected — unclear immediate market impact.
• Neutral Sentiment: Morning commentary and articles explain the intraday weakness (sector rotation after a strong run in semiconductor equities). Coverage includes explanatory pieces that may prolong volatility but not change the long‑term story. Why ASML Stock Was Down Today
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term investor concerns: analysts and commentary flagged an expected step‑down in China‑related revenue for 2026 (backlog normalization and export controls) and demand normalization after strong 2025 shipments — a main reason for profit‑taking and the stock pullback. ASML slides 6.3% as investors reassess 2026 China exposure and chip-tool demand

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have issued reports on ASML shares. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday. Bank of America increased their price objective on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,450.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Down 0.9%

The company has a market cap of $570.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.18, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,322.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,082.61.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a $3.1771 dividend. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 41.83%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. City Holding Co. purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its position in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 1,150.0% during the fourth 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 during the period. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.