Paragon Advisors LLC Sells 3,057 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Paragon Advisors LLC cut its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 40.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 4,430 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 3,057 shares during the quarter. ASML makes up about 1.1% of Paragon Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Paragon Advisors LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $4,289,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in ASML. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of ASML by 1.0% during the third quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,067,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Albion Financial Group UT lifted its holdings in ASML by 27.8% during the third quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. Global Assets Advisory LLC boosted its position in ASML by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $438,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Western Pacific Wealth Management LP boosted its position in ASML by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Western Pacific Wealth Management LP now owns 235 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $228,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Quarterback LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Quarterback LLC now owns 1,527 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,478,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 bookings — ASML reported roughly €13.2B in fourth‑quarter bookings, well above expectations and attributed to AI‑driven chip investment; this is the main bullish catalyst supporting future revenue visibility. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Upbeat guidance — management raised 2026 revenue outlook (mid‑to‑high teen billion‑euro range and improved gross‑margin targets), signaling stronger AI and memory capex into 2026. Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and cash generation — management authorized a large buyback (~€12B) and raised dividends in recent disclosures, reinforcing shareholder returns alongside very strong 2025 profit and sales. ASML upgrade: buyback and dividend raise
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend lift — the company announced a material increase in the quarterly dividend (to €3.1771 per share in a recent filing), which improves yield and signals confidence in cash flow (ex‑dividend in April).
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed quarterly results — revenue slightly beat expectations but reported EPS missed consensus ($8.61 vs. $9.01), so profitability metrics disappointed versus some forecasts. ASML earnings release and transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reaction is mixed but generally constructive — several firms reiterated Outperform/Buy or raised targets on the AI demand story, while some keep neutral ratings citing valuation and execution risk. BofA maintains top pick on ASML
• Negative Sentiment: Planned workforce cuts (~1,700 roles) — ASML will reduce headcount to simplify operations; while this can boost margins long term, it adds short‑term execution and sentiment risk. ASML made record profit and plans job cuts

ASML Stock Down 2.2%

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,422.92 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. ASML Holding N.V. has a twelve month low of $578.51 and a twelve month high of $1,493.48. The company has a market cap of $559.61 billion, a PE ratio of 57.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86. The company’s 50 day moving average is $1,160.07 and its two-hundred day moving average is $976.02.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a $3.1771 dividend. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.80%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on ASML shares. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday. Redburn Partners set a $1,200.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,407.00.

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.