Brookstone Capital Management Grows Stock Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Brookstone Capital Management lifted its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 60.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 2,320 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 874 shares during the period. Brookstone Capital Management’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,064,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its stake in shares of ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its holdings in ASML by 68.8% in the fourth quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. 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: Bank of America raised its price target on ASML to $2,345 from $2,268 and kept a Buy rating, citing higher EPS estimates for 2027 and 2028. ASML Holding (ASML): The Best All-Time High Stock with Legs to Rally Further
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues to be viewed as a core AI and chip-equipment holding by prominent investors, including references to billionaire David Tepper’s long-term position, reinforcing confidence in the company’s strategic importance. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is One Of Billionaire David Tepper’s Longest Held AI Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: ASML announced collaboration with TNO to scale European photonic chip manufacturing, adding to its role in next-generation semiconductor infrastructure. TNO and ASML join forces to scale European photonic chip manufacturing
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market commentary pieces say ASML remains dominant in EUV lithography and still benefits from AI-driven chip demand and Western fab spending, but these articles mainly reinforce the long-term investment case rather than provide a fresh catalyst. ASML’s Chip Dominance Runs Into New Silicon Boundaries
• Negative Sentiment: China-related risk intensified as Dutch officials lobbied Washington against tighter export curbs that could further restrict ASML equipment sales to China, a market that accounts for a meaningful share of revenue. ASML Faces New China Risk as 19% Sales Market Comes Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: ASML also faced renewed scrutiny after reporting articles about alleged China export violations and broader export-control tensions, which could increase regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty around future sales. ASML (NasdaqGS:ASML) Denies China EUV Export Allegations As Scrutiny Builds
• Negative Sentiment: One bearish analysis warned that valuation “euphoria” risk has risen sharply, suggesting the stock may be vulnerable if sentiment cools. ASML: Peak Euphoria Risk Has Risen Sharply

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on ASML. Weiss Ratings cut ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Bank of America increased their price objective on ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, June 15th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,772.62.

ASML Stock Down 1.1%

ASML stock opened at $1,758.39 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 1.36. The company has a market capitalization of $691.54 billion, a PE ratio of 63.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.82. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $683.48 and a fifty-two week high of $1,959.04. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $1,615.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,416.35.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 48.69% and a net margin of 27.65%. Research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.69 earnings per share for the current year.

About ASML

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.