ASML’s (ASML) Buy Rating Reiterated at UBS Group

UBS Group reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports.

ASML has been the topic of several other research reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Price Performance

ASML opened at $1,368.36 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $538.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.00, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.88. ASML has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,348.34 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,100.37.

ASML Increases Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in ASML during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its position in 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 acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its stake in ASML by 1,150.0% in the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a Buy on ASML, providing fresh analyst backing that supports upside for the stock. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Earns “Buy” Rating from UBS Group
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports ASML’s revenue mix is shifting toward higher‑margin EUV systems driven by AI chip demand, and growth is moving toward South Korea and Taiwan as China’s share falls — a near‑term revenue tailwind tied to AI adoption. ASML’s Revenue Mix is Changing: What are the Latest Growth Drivers?
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is a trending stock on Zacks (heightened retail/attention can add volatility but is not a directional catalyst by itself). ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data shown in filings appears inconsistent (reports claim a “large increase” yet list 0 shares/NaN changes and a 0.0 days ratio). This likely reflects a data/reporting anomaly rather than a meaningful short‑squeeze signal. (No external link available.)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded ASML from “strong‑buy” to “hold”, a near‑term negative that can pressure sentiment and trigger profit‑taking by short‑term holders. Zacks.com
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports Chinese chip industry leaders calling for a coordinated push to build domestic lithography systems (an effort to create a local rival to ASML). That raises long‑term competitive and geopolitical risk for ASML’s China exposure. China’s top chip bosses urge supportive policies to create ‘China’s ASML’

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.