Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC Sells 391 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 13.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,590 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 391 shares during the period. ASML makes up about 0.7% of Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $2,771,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth about $34,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: SK Hynix has agreed to buy roughly 11.95 trillion won (~$8.0B) of ASML’s EUV scanners to support mass production of next‑generation memory — the largest disclosed single‑customer order and a direct boost to ASML’s near‑term revenue visibility. SK Hynix to buy EUV scanners for $8 billion from ASML Korea
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional investors are reported to be accumulating ASML shares after a recent pullback, which can support share price strength and reduce downside volatility. Institutional Investors Accumulate ASML Shares Amid Price Dip
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues active buybacks — recent daily repurchases were disclosed under its current program, which supports EPS and signals management confidence. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America and other investor checks in Asia remain upbeat, noting a strong memory cycle into at least 1H27E — supporting demand for EUV tools. BofA remains bullish on ASML stock after Asia checks
• Positive Sentiment: Broader industry catalysts — including renewed interest in large AI chip fabs (e.g., Tesla’s Terafab idea) — have lifted semiconductor‑equipment peers and point to sustained demand for ASML’s machines. Chip Gear Stocks Jump On Tesla’s Terafab Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains extended (high P/E) even as revenue and margins improve because EUV sales are a growing share of ASML’s mix — long‑term growth may justify the multiple, but near‑term returns depend on execution. ASML Stock Isn’t Cheap, but It Might Still Be a Bargain
• Neutral Sentiment: Smaller ecosystem items — e.g., Microsoft‑backed startup funding for advanced chipmaking tools — are worth watching as potential long‑term technology shifts but don’t change ASML’s near‑term dominance in EUV. Microsoft-backed startup raises $40 million for advanced chipmaking equipment tech
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data is noisy and shows no clear days‑to‑cover pressure; it doesn’t appear to be a material immediate driver of price action.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on ASML. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Barclays raised ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Santander cut shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,369.62 on Tuesday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,394.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $1,156.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $538.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.04, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $578.51 and a 52 week high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 41.83%.

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.