ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Purchased by BTC Capital Management Inc.

BTC Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 73.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,734 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 737 shares during the period. BTC Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $2,290,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its position 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 period. 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 last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in ASML in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in ASML in the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

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

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,758.39 on Thursday. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $683.48 and a fifty-two week high of $1,959.04. 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 50 day moving average price of $1,615.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,416.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $691.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 63.07, a PEG ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.82.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, June 15th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research upgraded ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on ASML from $1,750.00 to $2,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, DZ Bank restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,772.62.

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.