ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Stock Holdings Trimmed by Stockman Wealth Management Inc.

Stockman Wealth Management Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 6.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 15,109 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 998 shares during the period. ASML accounts for about 2.8% of Stockman Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 10th largest holding. Stockman Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $27,373,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. NBH Bank acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 275.0% during the third quarter. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC now owns 15 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Field & Main Bank acquired a new position in ASML in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Vision Financial Markets LLC acquired a new position in ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ASML Stock Up 1.7%

ASML stock opened at $1,662.85 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $640.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.94, a PEG ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.49. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $946.11 and a fifty-two week high of $1,999.96. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $1,709.92 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,592.39.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, September 27th. The semiconductor company reported $14.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $13.27 billion for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 64.24% and a net margin of 34.10%. Equities research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 46.03 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be paid a $2.1077 dividend. This is a decrease from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.1507. This represents a $8.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.63%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ASML has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $2,100.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $2,079.12.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its ASML EPS forecasts for both FY2026 and FY2027. The FY2026 estimate increased to $47.56 from $44.01, while the FY2027 forecast rose to $64.62 from $60.69. The higher projections suggest improving expectations for semiconductor-equipment demand and earnings growth. MarketBeat ASML earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong EUV demand and higher company guidance are supporting the bullish investment case for ASML, whose equipment is critical to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. ASML Holding N.V. Gains on Strong EUV Demand and Higher Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to pay its next dividend on November 4. The distribution, totaling roughly $812 million according to coverage, may add to shareholder appeal and reinforce confidence in the company’s cash-generation capacity. ASML Holding to pay dividends next week
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks analysis identifies ASML as a highly rated long-term growth stock, potentially attracting investors seeking exposure to structural growth in advanced chips and semiconductor capital spending. Why ASML is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Negative Sentiment: Despite its strong business outlook, analysts caution that ASML’s valuation is expensive. With the stock trading at a high earnings multiple, further gains may depend on the company continuing to exceed already-optimistic growth expectations. ASML: Exceptional Semiconductor Business, Expensive Valuation

ASML Company Profile

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures advanced lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment helps customers transfer intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, a critical step in the production of processors, memory chips and other semiconductor devices.

ASML’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, which support the production of the most advanced chips, as well as deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems for a broad range of semiconductor applications.