ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Sold by Sands Capital Management LLC

Sands Capital Management LLC lowered its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 529,164 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 1,398 shares during the period. ASML comprises 1.4% of Sands Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. Sands Capital Management LLC owned about 0.13% of ASML worth $512,278,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Telos Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of ASML by 4.5% in the third quarter. Telos Capital Management Inc. now owns 10,850 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $10,504,000 after acquiring an additional 463 shares in the last quarter. Regents of The University of California purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $413,335,000. Transcendent Capital Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $680,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in ASML by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 990,816 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $959,180,000 after purchasing an additional 38,660 shares during the period. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in ASML by 34.5% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 15,583 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $15,086,000 after buying an additional 4,001 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have commented on ASML. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Grupo Santander cut shares of ASML to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netherlands gives ASML approval to build a large new campus that could create ~20,000 jobs — a long‑term capacity and talent boost that supports production scale and government backing. ASML gets green light for new campus creating 20,000 jobs
• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target (to $1,886) and reiterated bullish thesis, signaling continued analyst confidence that can support higher multiples. BofA Lifts PT on ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) to $1,886 from $1,868 – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Industry analysis highlights ASML’s critical position in the AI-driven semiconductor cycle — EUV lithography remains a structural bottleneck, underpinning durable demand for ASML systems. ASML And The AI Race: One Technology To Rule Them All
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues buyback activity (company reports transactions under its current repurchase program), which reduces float and supports EPS and the stock. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Board changes signal governance focus on AI and packaging strategy, aligning management oversight with growth priorities. ASML Board Shake Up Links Governance To AI And Packaging Push
• Neutral Sentiment: Market note: ASML shares advanced while broader market fell in the most recent session — momentum vs. macro is mixed; monitor whether strength holds. ASML (ASML) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/valuation discussion: some sources flag a high P/E after a strong rally but point to a EUR 38.8B backlog and structural AI demand as offsets — valuation is a watchpoint. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold ASML Stock at a P/E of 36.67X?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/risks note: energy/logistics costs and geopolitics (export controls on China) are mentioned as manageable for now but remain key downside scenarios. ASML: Energy And Recession Fears Rise, But AI Semiconductor Demand Is Solid For Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports in this cycle appear inconsistent/insignificant (data shows zero shares/NaN), so short activity is not currently a clear market driver.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent headlines about China’s drive to build domestic lithography capabilities triggered a near‑term selloff last week (heightening volatility and reminding investors of geopolitical/competitive headlines that can pressure the stock). Why ASML Investors Shouldn’t Worry About Competition From China

ASML Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,383.40 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $544.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.58, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.88. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,364.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,118.01. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $578.51 and a 52-week high of $1,547.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.79.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced 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. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 25.10%.

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.