ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Sold by Regents of The University of California

Regents of The University of California lessened its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 17.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 351,282 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 75,677 shares during the quarter. ASML comprises 15.4% of Regents of The University of California’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Regents of The University of California’s holdings in ASML were worth $463,984,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ASML. Cozad Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in ASML by 40.9% in the first quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,757 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $14,208,000 after buying an additional 3,122 shares during the last quarter. Lavelle Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the first quarter worth approximately $227,000. Blue Fin Capital Inc. grew its position in shares of ASML by 22.3% during the first quarter. Blue Fin Capital Inc. now owns 538 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $711,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Allen Capital Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. Allen Capital Group LLC now owns 3,995 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $5,277,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the period. Finally, Security Financial Services INC. acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the 1st quarter valued at $207,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,629.00 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $1,762.20 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,537.92. The company has a market capitalization of $640.65 billion, a PE ratio of 50.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.78. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12-month low of $683.48 and a 12-month high of $1,999.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. The business had revenue of $10.64 billion during the quarter. Equities analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.68 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 given a dividend of $2.1507 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.62%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 18th. DZ Bank upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,970.33.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group sharply raised its ASML earnings forecasts, projecting fiscal 2026 EPS of $44.50 versus $36.94 previously and fiscal 2027 EPS of $61.40 versus $50.60. The estimates exceed or approach the broader consensus and signal improving confidence in demand for ASML’s chipmaking equipment. Erste Group raises ASML earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: ASML received multiple Zacks Rank #1 “Strong Buy” designations, reflecting favorable earnings-revision and momentum indicators. ASML receives a Strong Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied on strong technology earnings, suggesting continued institutional interest in the industry that supplies AI infrastructure. Semiconductor ETFs draw investor cash
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” view, but the stock’s elevated valuation leaves investors sensitive to execution, guidance and changes in AI-related capital spending. ASML analyst consensus rating
• Negative Sentiment: A Chinese competitor unveiled deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, renewing concerns about future competition and export-control pressure. ASML’s EUV technology leadership, substantial backlog and plans to expand advanced DUV capacity by about 30% suggest the near-term threat remains limited, but the development weighs on sentiment. China competition and ASML’s risks
• Negative Sentiment: One comparison with Taiwan Semiconductor concluded that TSMC currently offers a stronger valuation, price performance and analyst-sentiment profile, potentially limiting near-term enthusiasm for ASML. ASML versus TSMC comparison

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.