Jag Capital Management LLC Raises Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Jag Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 29.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,161 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 4,380 shares during the period. ASML comprises 2.8% of Jag Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Jag Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $25,308,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its position in ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV lifted its position in ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in 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 last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new stake in ASML in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ASML Stock Down 1.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,784.87 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1,728.88 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,498.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 1.36. The company has a market capitalization of $701.95 billion, a PE ratio of 55.53, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.78. 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 released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 54.12%. Analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.6 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be paid a $2.1507 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 38.63%.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML beat second-quarter expectations on both revenue and profit, with stronger margins and higher installed-base sales helping results. ASML tops Q2 estimates on AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 sales forecast again and lifted its margin outlook, signaling that AI-related chip demand is still accelerating and that customers are expanding capacity. ASML hikes sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts reacted favorably, with multiple firms raising price targets and calling out strong unit demand, better pricing power, and ASML’s key role in the AI buildout. Tech stocks live updates: Tech stocks rise as ASML raises forecast on strong demand for AI chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Intel said it reached a High-NA EUV manufacturing milestone with ASML, reinforcing the technology’s adoption and ASML’s leadership in next-generation lithography. Intel (INTC) Reaches High NA EUV Milestone
• Negative Sentiment: The broader semiconductor group was pressured as investors worried about capital spending and free cash flow after TSMC’s update, which spilled over into related chip names. Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock Is Down Today

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASML has been the topic of several research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,970.33.

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.