Sigma Planning Corp lifted its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) by 58.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,537 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 936 shares during the period. Sigma Planning Corp’s holdings in ASML were worth $2,715,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of ASML. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the 1st quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,664,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ASML by 141.1% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,553,000 after acquiring an additional 4,021 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in ASML by 153.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $11,404,000 after acquiring an additional 10,411 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in ASML by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $936,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in ASML by 5.2% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 11,383 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $9,122,000 after acquiring an additional 559 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have weighed in on ASML. Freedom Capital raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Grupo Santander lowered shares of ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Three 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,504.38.
Trending Headlines about ASML
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ASML broke above its 20?day moving average, a short?term technical bullish signal that often attracts momentum buyers. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
- Positive Sentiment: The stock also cleared its 50?day moving average, reinforcing the short?to?medium term uptrend and potentially drawing technical and quantitative flows. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded ASML to a Buy (Zacks Rank #2), citing improving earnings prospects — a catalyst that can support further upside if guidance/earnings confirm. ASML (ASML) Upgraded to Buy: Here’s Why
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst research at Erste Group raised FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, which improves forward earnings runway and supports valuation assumptions. MarketBeat ASML Analyst Note
- Positive Sentiment: ASML is being highlighted as a top AI?exposure stock (strong YTD and 1?year performance and high analyst Buy percentage), which can attract thematic and growth investors. IS ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) One of the Best AI Stocks to Watch in May?
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note broad Wall Street optimism and the limits of aggregate broker recommendations — useful context but not an immediate price catalyst. Is ASML (ASML) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
- Neutral Sentiment: Wider semiconductor ETF commentary (SHOC) mentions ASML indirectly as part of the sector — relevant for passive flows but not company?specific. Should You Invest in the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)?
- Negative Sentiment: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high?NA EUV lithography machines until at least 2029 — a direct near?term demand setback for ASML’s most advanced (and high?margin) tools and a likely reason for investor caution. TSMC delays high-NA EUV deployment
ASML Stock Performance
NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,427.02 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $561.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.18, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.81. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,399.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,248.37. ASML Holding N.V. has a twelve month low of $675.50 and a twelve month high of $1,547.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
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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