Channel Wealth LLC Cuts Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Channel Wealth LLC reduced its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 21.4% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 5,192 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 1,410 shares during the quarter. ASML accounts for about 1.4% of Channel Wealth LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Channel Wealth LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $5,555,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Family Capital Management Inc. raised its position in ASML by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $983,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 384 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $411,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC now owns 377 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $403,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 765 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $818,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Global Assets Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $438,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ASML has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $1,750.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday. Zacks Research downgraded shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Barclays reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,504.38.

ASML Trading Up 5.0%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,592.02 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,400.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,260.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.78. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $683.48 and a 1-year high of $1,595.31. The firm has a market cap of $626.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.10, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.81.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. As a group, equities analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 37.05 EPS for the current year.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank reaffirmed its buy rating on ASML, reinforcing confidence in the company’s outlook and helping support the stock. ASML – Berenberg keeps its Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its FY2026 earnings estimate for ASML, suggesting analysts see slightly stronger profitability ahead than previously expected. ASML earnings estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s CEO said the company’s monopoly position in extreme ultraviolet lithography remains intact as AI-driven chip demand stays strong, which supports the long-term growth narrative. ASML CEO says monopoly safe as AI chip demand soars
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML provided a regular update on its share buyback program, which signals continued capital returns but is not a major new catalyst by itself. ASML share buyback update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are still monitoring proposed U.S. export restrictions that could limit ASML’s ability to service advanced tools in China, creating a potential headwind for revenue. US export risks confront ASML monopoly

ASML Company 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.