ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading 1% Higher – Still a Buy?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was up 1% during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $1,616.55 and last traded at $1,591.48. Approximately 1,570,420 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 12% from the average daily volume of 1,786,992 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,575.15.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is exploring ways to produce more than 110 extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems in 2028, according to JPMorgan analysts after meeting CFO Roger Dassen. The company is nearly sold out for 2027 and expects to build at least 80 EUV systems that year, suggesting strong long-term demand and potential upside to revenue expectations. ASML Eyes 110+ EUV Tools in 2028 as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC has joined the group of leading chipmakers adopting ASML’s next-generation high-NA EUV technology. The new Eindhoven campus and broader customer support strengthen ASML’s technology roadmap and competitive position as chipmakers move to smaller process nodes. ASML extends chipmaking dominance as customers embrace High NA
• Positive Sentiment: Several market commentaries argue that the recent decline may offer a long-term entry point, citing ASML’s unique position as the only supplier of EUV equipment needed to manufacture leading-edge chips and the potential for AI-driven capacity expansion. ASML’s Current Share Price Shouldn’t Scare You
• Neutral Sentiment: High-NA EUV systems could cost customers roughly $400 million each. Adoption supports ASML’s long-term dominance, but customer return-on-investment requirements could affect the timing of orders and installations. ASML Drops as Customers Prepare for $400 Million Machines
• Negative Sentiment: ASML remains exposed to semiconductor-sector volatility and geopolitical restrictions. Shares recently traded below their 50-day moving average, while a high valuation—approximately 50 times earnings—leaves the stock vulnerable if AI spending or chip demand slows.
• Negative Sentiment: The latest selloff was triggered partly by concerns that calls from AI leaders to slow frontier-model development could moderate future data-center and chip-equipment spending, weighing on ASML and other semiconductor-equipment companies. Why ASML Stock Is Falling

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have weighed in on ASML. Wall Street Zen downgraded ASML from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 15th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Argus set a $2,100.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

ASML Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $625.90 billion, a PE ratio of 49.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,732.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,611.84.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.62 billion during the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%. On average, sell-side analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.97 EPS for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th were given a $2.1507 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.59%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ASML. NBH Bank purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Field & Main Bank acquired a new position in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Tsfg LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Company Profile

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment uses light to project intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, an essential step in the production of chips for computers, smartphones, automobiles, data centers and other electronic devices.

The company’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems and advanced metrology and inspection technologies.