ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Purchased by Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. boosted its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 69.7% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 4,048 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,662 shares during the period. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd.’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,915,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in ASML by 25.3% during the second quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,664 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,738,000 after acquiring an additional 941 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC increased its stake in shares of ASML by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 18,899 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $15,153,000 after purchasing an additional 1,225 shares in the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC raised its position in shares of ASML by 30.1% during the 3rd quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 13,919 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $13,475,000 after purchasing an additional 3,217 shares during the last quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. lifted its stake in ASML by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. now owns 31,851 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $30,835,000 after buying an additional 1,171 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. lifted its stake in ASML by 17.9% in the 3rd quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 53,432 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $51,727,000 after buying an additional 8,118 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday. Rothschild Redb raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Hsbc Global Res raised shares of ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, ASML currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,392.75.

ASML Trading Down 2.4%

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,326.07 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $521.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.86. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,375.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.31 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The company has a 50-day moving average of $1,113.92 and a 200-day moving average of $951.54.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC announced higher AI-focused capital expenditure plans, a direct demand tailwind for ASML’s EUV systems; markets reacted positively on that news. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Is Up 7.4% After TSMC Unveils Higher AI-Focused Capex Plans
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating on ASML, supporting investor confidence and providing an analyst-backed reason for bullish positioning. ASML receives a buy rating from UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary and analysts expect ASML to deliver strong quarterly results and continue benefiting from an enduring moat in advanced lithography — multiple outlets flag the company as a top-ranked semiconductor equipment name to beat Q4 estimates. 4 Top-Ranked Technology Stocks Set to Beat Q4 Earnings Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary is bullish on ASML’s long-term upside (some analysts projecting ~$1,500), reflecting the AI-driven capex narrative and capacity expansion at major foundries. ASML Stock Can Hit $1,500, According to Pro
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to report quarterly earnings this week; results and guidance will be near-term catalysts but outcome is uncertain. ASML (ASML) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (e.g., Applied Materials) highlight differing tool mixes — ASML’s EUV leadership is a strength but investors should watch competitive tool markets and product cycle dynamics. AMAT vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock is a Better Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML appears in semiconductor and ESG-focused ETFs, which provides steady passive demand but limited immediate impact on price direction. ETF and indexing mentions including ASML
• Negative Sentiment: A Dutch think tank urged blocking U.S. access to EU markets and restricting ASML exports — proposals like this raise the risk of regulatory or export-control actions that could hurt sales and complicate supply chains. Block U.S. from EU markets, restrict ASML exports, Dutch think tank urges
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing U.S.-China trade rhetoric and recent tariff threats have pressured ASML shares, as the company is a major EU exporter and exposed to geopolitical policy swings. ASML Stock: Trump Tariff Threats Send Shares Down 3% Monday
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis in major outlets highlights trade-war risk as a persistent downside that could offset demand gains if export controls tighten. ASML Stock Drops Due to Trade War Worries

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.