ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading Up 8.8% – Here’s Why

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was up 8.8% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $1,172.77 and last traded at $1,163.78. Approximately 2,694,240 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 160% from the average daily volume of 1,034,565 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,069.86.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Aletheia Capital issued a rare double-upgrade (from sell to buy), citing an AI cycle and stronger demand for EUV machines as drivers for higher growth expectations. ASML Jumps on Analyst Double Upgrade Citing AI Cycle
• Positive Sentiment: Feature pieces argue ASML is the “hidden winner” of the AI buildout because its EUV technology is far ahead of competitors, implying sustained long-term demand and pricing power for its machines. Could This Equipment Maker Be the Hidden Winner of the AI Buildout?
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets note the stock spiked to record levels after analyst upgrades and optimistic commentary on EUV demand, reinforcing momentum-driven buying. ASML Stock Jumps On Double Upgrade For Chip Gear Leader
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market roundups and Europe/Asia coverage emphasize analyst optimism and AI demand as the headline drivers, helping explain elevated trading activity but offering little new fundamental news beyond the upgrades. ASML Shares Gain Momentum on AI Demand and Analyst Optimism
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term investor interest and conviction are highlighted in retrospective pieces (5-year return analysis and fund commentary), supporting the narrative that ASML is a multi-year growth story but not new near-term news. Investing in ASML Holding (AMS:ASML) five years ago would have delivered you a 132% gain

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on ASML from $1,105.00 to $1,140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 16th. HSBC reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, October 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Redburn Partners set a $1,200.00 price target on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,171.83.

ASML Stock Up 8.8%

The stock has a market cap of $457.69 billion, a PE ratio of 47.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 1.86. The business has a 50 day moving average of $1,058.10 and a 200-day moving average of $909.26. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.27 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $8.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.99 billion. ASML had a return on equity of 47.74% and a net margin of 27.08%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $5.28 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 25.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 6th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 29th were paid a dividend of $1.857 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 29th. This represents a $7.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 25.80%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Boltwood Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth about $219,000. FNY Investment Advisers LLC increased its position in ASML by 1,751.9% in the 3rd quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC now owns 2,500 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,420,000 after acquiring an additional 2,365 shares during the period. Severin Investments LLC raised its stake in ASML by 5.8% during the 3rd quarter. Severin Investments LLC now owns 688 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $666,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in ASML by 4.3% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 3,281 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,176,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares during the last quarter. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc lifted its position in ASML by 25.6% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 2,096 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,029,000 after acquiring an additional 427 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.