Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lowered its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) by 4.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 34,345 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 1,432 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $34,424,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of ASML. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC boosted its stake in ASML by 1.0% during the 3rd 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 during the period. Albion Financial Group UT grew its stake in shares of ASML by 27.8% in the 3rd quarter. Albion Financial Group UT now owns 46 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Western Pacific Wealth Management LP grew its position in ASML by 4.9% in the third 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 during the period. Wealth Quarterback LLC grew 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 worth $1,478,000 after purchasing an additional 12 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 4.3% during the second quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 317 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $254,000 after buying an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
ASML Price Performance
Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,336.61 on Wednesday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,113.92 and a 200 day simple moving average of $951.54. The company has a market cap of $525.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 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 $1,375.37.
Key ASML News
- Positive Sentiment: TSMC announced higher AI-focused capital expenditure plans, a direct demand tailwind for ASML’s EUV systems; markets reacted positively on that news. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Is Up 7.4% After TSMC Unveils Higher AI-Focused Capex Plans
- Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, supporting investor confidence and providing an analyst-backed reason for bullish positioning. ASML receives a buy rating from UBS
- Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary and analysts expect ASML to deliver strong quarterly results and continue benefiting from an enduring moat in advanced lithography — multiple outlets flag the company as a top-ranked semiconductor equipment name to beat Q4 estimates. 4 Top-Ranked Technology Stocks Set to Beat Q4 Earnings Expectations
- Positive Sentiment: Market commentary is bullish on ASML’s long-term upside (some analysts projecting ~$1,500), reflecting the AI-driven capex narrative and capacity expansion at major foundries. ASML Stock Can Hit $1,500, According to Pro
- Neutral Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to report quarterly earnings this week; results and guidance will be near-term catalysts but outcome is uncertain. ASML (ASML) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (e.g., Applied Materials) highlight differing tool mixes — ASML’s EUV leadership is a strength but investors should watch competitive tool markets and product cycle dynamics. AMAT vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock is a Better Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: ASML appears in semiconductor and ESG-focused ETFs, which provides steady passive demand but limited immediate impact on price direction. ETF and indexing mentions including ASML
- Negative Sentiment: A Dutch think tank urged blocking U.S. access to EU markets and restricting ASML exports — proposals like this raise the risk of regulatory or export-control actions that could hurt sales and complicate supply chains. Block U.S. from EU markets, restrict ASML exports, Dutch think tank urges
- Negative Sentiment: Ongoing U.S.-China trade rhetoric and recent tariff threats have pressured ASML shares, as the company is a major EU exporter and exposed to geopolitical policy swings. ASML Stock: Trump Tariff Threats Send Shares Down 3% Monday
- Negative Sentiment: Analysis in major outlets highlights trade-war risk as a persistent downside that could offset demand gains if export controls tighten. ASML Stock Drops Due to Trade War Worries
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research firms recently issued reports on ASML. Rothschild Redb raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Zacks Research cut ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of ASML from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,392.75.
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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.
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