ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Position Decreased by Hyperion Asset Management Ltd

Hyperion Asset Management Ltd decreased its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 8.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 137,309 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 12,304 shares during the period. ASML makes up about 7.2% of Hyperion Asset Management Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest holding. Hyperion Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in ASML were worth $273,168,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in ASML in the 1st quarter worth approximately $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its holdings in ASML by 1,150.0% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. raised its position in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Price Performance

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,799.38 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The firm has a market cap of $707.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,774.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,559.04. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $716.20 and a 1-year high of $1,999.96.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.64 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. Equities research analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.85 EPS for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 28th were issued a $2.1507 dividend. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.62%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ASML has been the topic of several recent research reports. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. DZ Bank raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,970.33.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s accelerating revenue growth is reigniting expectations for demand for ASML’s lithography systems, particularly equipment used to manufacture advanced AI chips. ASML Stock Jumps 4.1% as TSMC Revenue Reignites Tool Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Investors responded to the strong sales signal from a major customer, reinforcing the view that ASML’s equipment remains essential to the AI-chip supply chain. Why ASML Holding Stock Rallied Tuesday Morning
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s performance also supports ASML’s capacity-expansion strategy and the broader long-term investment thesis that the company is a key enabler of AI infrastructure. A recent analyst view cited a price target implying substantial potential upside from the recent trading level. ASML Stock Rises 1.7% as AI Demand Signal Strengthens
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest was listed at zero shares, with a zero-day short-interest ratio. Because the figures show no measurable short position and include an invalid percentage-change calculation, they provide little actionable insight into trading sentiment.
• Neutral Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a fiscal 2026 earnings estimate for ASML, but the available report does not provide the estimate or indicate a change in analyst expectations. FY2026 Earnings Estimate for ASML Issued By Erste Group Bank
• Negative Sentiment: Investors continue to monitor a potential Chinese competitive threat: a Chinese company is reportedly developing its own deep-ultraviolet lithography systems. If successful, this could pressure ASML’s long-term position in some lower-end equipment markets, although the report does not establish commercial-scale competition. ASML Faces a Fresh Threat Out of China. Is the Dip in the Stock Worth Buying?

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.