Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Makes New Investment in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,369 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,808,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the first quarter valued at $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV grew its stake in ASML by 1,150.0% during the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its holdings in ASML by 68.8% in the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in ASML in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on ASML from $1,750.00 to $2,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Freedom Capital upgraded ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Barclays reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,854.12.

ASML Price Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,804.25 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $709.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 64.71, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.78. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,697.62 and its 200 day moving average is $1,473.46. 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 Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $683.48 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. Sell-side analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein sharply raised its price target on ASML and kept an Outperform rating, signaling confidence that the company’s exposure to advanced chip equipment demand remains strong. Bernstein Raises its Price Target on ASML Holding (ASML)
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies also reiterated a Buy rating and lifted its target, citing a constructive semiconductor outlook and expectations for continued spending on AI-related chip manufacturing tools. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Price Target Raised by Jefferies on Strong Semiconductor Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted that rising demand for advanced chips could help ASML beat quarterly expectations and issue solid guidance, reinforcing the bullish case ahead of earnings. Should You Buy ASML Holding Stock Before July 15?
• Neutral Sentiment: Some articles noted recent volatility and debate over valuation, including questions about whether ASML is overvalued after analyst-driven swings, but these reports did not materially change the broader bullish tone. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Swings On Analyst Sentiment, Is It 17% Overvalued?
• Negative Sentiment: One report pointed to a sharp pullback tied to market-wide margin pressure and risk-off trading, though analysts argued the decline may have created a buying opportunity rather than reflecting a deterioration in fundamentals. A Market Panic Just Discounted the AI Highway’s Tollbooth

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.