Naviter Wealth LLC Reduces Stock Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Naviter Wealth LLC lowered its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 6.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,644 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 530 shares during the quarter. ASML accounts for 1.1% of Naviter Wealth LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position. Naviter Wealth LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $8,178,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. purchased a new stake in ASML in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its holdings in ASML by 78.9% in 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 last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in ASML in the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on ASML shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased 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 report on Thursday, January 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,482.50.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Installed-base (service & upgrades) momentum — ASML’s Installed Base Management (IBM) sales rose ~26% in 2025 to €8.2B, highlighting a growing, high-margin recurring revenue stream that supports earnings even if new tool sales slow. ASML’s Installed Base Business Gains Traction
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchases continuing — ASML reported recent daily buyback transactions under its program, signaling capital return and support for the share price. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Strong order backdrop from major customers — South Korean chipmakers (SK Hynix, Samsung) are locking in capacity and placing multi‑billion euro orders, which supports ASML’s near‑term tool demand and revenue visibility. ASML Faces China Export Curbs As Korean Chipmakers Lock In Capacity
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance and valuation — UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, providing analyst support, while coverage notes the stock’s premium valuation after strong YTD gains driven by AI demand; this is supportive but tempers near‑term upside expectations. ASML: UBS keeps its buy rating
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. legislative risk — Bipartisan proposals (the MATCH Act and related measures) would broaden export controls to include DUV tools and potentially servicing to major Chinese chipmakers. If adopted and enforced by the Netherlands, the measures could materially reduce ASML’s China revenue and shave double‑digit percentages off sales in some scenarios. ASML Slides as U.S. Targets China Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and headlines — Multiple outlets report share weakness and analyst caution after the export‑control proposals; headline risk could keep volatility elevated until the bill’s details and potential Dutch/NL response are clearer. ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

ASML Stock Up 0.2%

ASML opened at $1,306.45 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $582.89 and a 1-year high of $1,547.22. The company has a market capitalization of $513.80 billion, a PE ratio of 50.60, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,388.59 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $1,194.33.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. ASML’s payout ratio is 25.10%.

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.