ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Price Up 5% – Time to Buy?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was up 5% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $1,595.31 and last traded at $1,592.02. Approximately 2,281,789 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 24% from the average daily volume of 1,844,657 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,516.60.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank reaffirmed its buy rating on ASML, reinforcing confidence in the company’s outlook and helping support the stock. ASML – Berenberg keeps its Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its FY2026 earnings estimate for ASML, suggesting analysts see slightly stronger profitability ahead than previously expected. ASML earnings estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s CEO said the company’s monopoly position in extreme ultraviolet lithography remains intact as AI-driven chip demand stays strong, which supports the long-term growth narrative. ASML CEO says monopoly safe as AI chip demand soars
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML provided a regular update on its share buyback program, which signals continued capital returns but is not a major new catalyst by itself. ASML share buyback update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are still monitoring proposed U.S. export restrictions that could limit ASML’s ability to service advanced tools in China, creating a potential headwind for revenue. US export risks confront ASML monopoly

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $1,750.00 target price on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Grupo Santander lowered shares of ASML to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,504.38.

ASML Stock Performance

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $1,400.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,260.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $626.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.81. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its quarterly 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%. Analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the first quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,664,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in ASML by 141.1% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,553,000 after purchasing an additional 4,021 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in ASML by 153.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $11,404,000 after purchasing an additional 10,411 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in ASML by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $936,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in ASML by 5.2% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 11,383 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $9,122,000 after buying an additional 559 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Company 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.