ASML Holding N.V. $ASML is WCM Investment Management LLC’s 5th Largest Position

WCM Investment Management LLC increased its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 24.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 385,502 shares during the period. ASML comprises about 3.9% of WCM Investment Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. WCM Investment Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,861,445,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter valued at $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new stake in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 153.8% during the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Stock Up 1.3%

ASML stock opened at $1,441.39 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $566.88 billion, a PE ratio of 55.82, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.86. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1 year low of $578.51 and a 1 year high of $1,493.47. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,187.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $991.28. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is currently 24.79%.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reports say ASML’s AI-driven orders far exceeded Street expectations, indicating stronger-than-anticipated demand for EUV tools. ASML’s AI Supercycle Orders Just Doubled Street Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage note record bookings, a multi‑billion-euro backlog and rising average system prices — supporting revenue and margin upside as hyperscalers and foundries ramp capex. ASML: Compounding At The Speed Of EUV Light
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target to $1,911 and kept an Outperform rating after ASML updated its 2026 outlook — a direct catalyst for investor confidence. Bernstein Raises PT on ASML Holding as the Company Updates 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: ASML reported transactions under its share buyback program, reinforcing capital-return intentions and supporting EPS per-share metrics. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Market scanners flagged ASML as a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) momentum pick, which can attract short-term buying flows. Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 2nd
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data published for early February shows no meaningful reported short positions (data appears inconsistent), so short squeezes are unlikely to be a near-term driver based on this report.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes ASML balancing a record backlog, buybacks and workforce adjustments — positives for cash flow but mixed for near-term execution risk. ASML Balances Record Backlog New Buyback And Job Cuts At Rich Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts warn of a potential bull trap and faltering momentum despite strong fundamentals — a caution for momentum traders and those concerned with timing at stretched multiples. ASML: Primary AI Beneficiary – Potential Bull Trap As Momentum Falters
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights that ASML’s valuation has stretched as orders and backlog climb, which raises downside risk if orders or execution slow. ASML Reshapes For AI Demand As Backlog Grows And Valuation Stretches

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ASML has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of ASML from $1,450.00 to $1,650.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised ASML from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Grupo Santander downgraded ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

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.