Hollencrest Capital Management Sells 296 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Hollencrest Capital Management lowered its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 74.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 100 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 296 shares during the period. Hollencrest Capital Management’s holdings in ASML were worth $132,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ASML during the first quarter valued at about $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV boosted its position in ASML by 1,150.0% during the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its stake 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 purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new position in ASML in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues to benefit from booming demand for AI-related chipmaking equipment, with multiple reports saying its EUV and High-NA lithography tools remain essential to advanced chip production and could support further long-term growth. Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe’s first trillion-dollar firm?
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighted ASML’s strong second-quarter performance, raised 2026 sales outlook, and expectations for capacity expansion, reinforcing the view that orders and earnings power remain solid. Where Will ASML Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment appears constructive, with a report noting upgraded rankings and another citing a higher price target of $2,400, suggesting analysts remain bullish on ASML’s outlook. ASML Holding N.V. Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML announced plans to offer eligible employees a €20,000 conditional stock grant or retention bonus for staying through 2027-2030, a move aimed at retaining talent and supporting execution, but not a direct near-term earnings catalyst. ASML to offer employees €20,000 retention bonus for staying in 2027-2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary focused on valuation, asking whether ASML is a bargain or overvalued at about 45x forward earnings; that debate may limit upside if investors become more cautious. Is ASML Extremely Overvalued or a Bargain at 45x Forward Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor sentiment has weakened, with reports saying the sector has entered a bear market and that investors are questioning whether the AI-driven rally is losing momentum, which could weigh on ASML despite its strong fundamentals. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next?

ASML Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,739.02 on Tuesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $683.48 and a fifty-two week high of $1,999.96. The company has a market cap of $683.92 billion, a PE ratio of 54.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.33. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,735.46 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $1,508.17.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. As a group, equities analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 40.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be paid a dividend of $2.1507 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.51%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ASML has been the subject of several analyst reports. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Argus set a $2,100.00 price target on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

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.