Twin Peaks Capital Ltd Takes Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Twin Peaks Capital Ltd bought a new stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 3,000 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,968,000. ASML makes up approximately 2.9% of Twin Peaks Capital Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 7th largest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Baron Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in ASML by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 333 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $662,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares during the last quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of ASML by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 218 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $434,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 266 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $529,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares in the last quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 657 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $703,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 22.6% in the 1st quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 38 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is evaluating production of more than 110 extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems in 2028, compared with at least 80 planned for 2027. JPMorgan said demand for the machines remains very strong and that ASML is nearly sold out for 2027, supporting longer-term revenue visibility. ASML Eyes 110+ EUV Tools in 2028 as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to emphasize ASML’s effective monopoly on the equipment required to manufacture the world’s most advanced chips. AI-related investment benefits the company regardless of which chip designer or foundry ultimately wins, reinforcing its “picks-and-shovels” appeal. Taiwan Semiconductor Vs. ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Customer adoption of high-NA EUV technology strengthens ASML’s technology roadmap and could extend its competitive dominance as chipmakers move to smaller process nodes. TSMC’s participation in the high-NA ecosystem is an additional validation of the platform. ASML Extends Chipmaking Dominance as Customers Embrace High-NA
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing highlight ASML’s equipment monopoly versus TSMC’s scale and foundry margins. The articles are primarily valuation and investment-opinion pieces rather than new company guidance. ASML vs. TSMC: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: High-NA machines cost roughly $400 million each, requiring customers to justify substantially larger capital investments. A physical limitation in current EUV systems also forces chipmakers to use workarounds that can pressure their margins, creating execution and adoption risks. ASML Drops as Customers Prepare for $400 Million Machines

ASML Trading Up 0.8%

ASML stock traded up $12.14 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $1,603.62. 788,288 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,781,346. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $861.18 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $1,729.70 and its 200-day moving average is $1,612.30. The company has a market cap of $630.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.95, a P/E/G ratio of 0.78 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. The business had revenue of $10.62 billion for the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.97 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ASML has been the subject of a number of research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, July 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. DZ Bank raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,970.33.

ASML Profile

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment uses light to project intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, an essential step in the production of chips for computers, smartphones, automobiles, data centers and other electronic devices.

The company’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems and advanced metrology and inspection technologies.