Western Wealth Management LLC Has $1.21 Million Stock Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Western Wealth Management LLC increased its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 53.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 916 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,209,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ASML. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. Resources Management Corp CT ADV boosted its stake in ASML by 1,150.0% in the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its holdings in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group sharply raised its ASML earnings forecasts, projecting fiscal 2026 EPS of $44.50 versus $36.94 previously and fiscal 2027 EPS of $61.40 versus $50.60. The estimates exceed or approach the broader consensus and signal improving confidence in demand for ASML’s chipmaking equipment. Erste Group raises ASML earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: ASML received multiple Zacks Rank #1 “Strong Buy” designations, reflecting favorable earnings-revision and momentum indicators. ASML receives a Strong Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied on strong technology earnings, suggesting continued institutional interest in the industry that supplies AI infrastructure. Semiconductor ETFs draw investor cash
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” view, but the stock’s elevated valuation leaves investors sensitive to execution, guidance and changes in AI-related capital spending. ASML analyst consensus rating
• Negative Sentiment: A Chinese competitor unveiled deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, renewing concerns about future competition and export-control pressure. ASML’s EUV technology leadership, substantial backlog and plans to expand advanced DUV capacity by about 30% suggest the near-term threat remains limited, but the development weighs on sentiment. China competition and ASML’s risks
• Negative Sentiment: One comparison with Taiwan Semiconductor concluded that TSMC currently offers a stronger valuation, price performance and analyst-sentiment profile, potentially limiting near-term enthusiasm for ASML. ASML versus TSMC comparison

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ASML. DZ Bank raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

ASML Price Performance

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,629.00 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.33. The stock has a market cap of $640.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.68, a PEG ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.79. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,762.20 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,539.73. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $683.48 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.64 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. Analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be given a $2.1507 dividend. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s payout ratio is currently 22.62%.

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.