Goldenstone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 1,998 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,138,000. ASML makes up approximately 1.6% of Goldenstone Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Binnacle Investments Inc grew 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 purchasing an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its position 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 purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
ASML Trading Up 6.2%
Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,550.13 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,424.03 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,291.56. The firm has a market capitalization of $609.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.81. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12-month low of $683.48 and a 12-month high of $1,603.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
Trending Headlines about ASML
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: CEO Christophe Fouquet said chip-market supply is likely to remain tight as AI, satellites, and robots drive demand faster than the industry can produce, reinforcing a favorable backdrop for ASML’s equipment sales. ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars
- Positive Sentiment: UBS named ASML its top pick in European semiconductors and raised its price target, signaling stronger earnings expectations and renewed analyst confidence in the stock. ASML gains after UBS calls it Europe’s top semiconductor pick
- Positive Sentiment: ASML’s partnership with Tata Electronics to support India’s first commercial semiconductor fab expands its customer footprint and highlights longer-term growth opportunities in a new manufacturing hub. ASML And Tata Chip Fab Deal Tests Valuation And Growth Expectations
- Positive Sentiment: ASML’s High-NA technology is nearing rollout, and the company expects first chips made with the new tools within months, supporting the case for future demand for its most advanced systems. ASML says first chips from new High-NA machines to arrive in months
- Neutral Sentiment: Multiple research notes raised earnings estimates for ASML, including Erste Group, which modestly increased FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts, adding to the stock’s upbeat analyst narrative. ASML research note
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles describe ASML as attracting investor attention and benefiting from recent solid results, but these are mostly commentary pieces reinforcing the same bullish theme rather than new company-specific catalysts. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) is Attracting Investor Attention
- Negative Sentiment: Some market discussion suggests ASML’s valuation is demanding relative to growth expectations, and one report noted that high-NA tools can be extremely expensive, which could temper near-term upside if customers delay purchases. ASML Offers Attractive Risk/Reward in European Semiconductors, UBS Says
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have weighed in on ASML. Santander cut shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, DZ Bank reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,504.38.
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About ASML
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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