ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading Down 1.1% – Time to Sell?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)’s share price fell 1.1% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $1,730.29 and last traded at $1,758.3950. 1,922,323 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 3% from the average session volume of 1,863,949 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,778.46.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues to benefit from strong AI-related semiconductor demand and its dominant position in EUV lithography, which still supports the long-term investment case despite short-term volatility.
• Positive Sentiment: TNO and ASML announced a partnership to help scale European photonic chip manufacturing, a sign that ASML remains central to next-generation chip infrastructure in Europe. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The Netherlands is lobbying the U.S. to ease chip export curbs that could affect ASML sales, which could eventually reduce regulatory overhang if successful. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The Netherlands joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica AI initiative reinforces allied chip-supply coordination, but it also highlights the geopolitical backdrop surrounding ASML’s business. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary noted ASML’s “chip dominance” is running into new silicon boundaries, suggesting investors are reassessing the pace of future growth even as the company remains technologically leading. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: ASML denied allegations that EUV systems were exported to China in violation of controls, but the repeated scrutiny keeps export-risk concerns front and center for investors. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports say China-related export restrictions and rising scrutiny are contributing to weakness in ASML shares, while one analysis warns that valuation and investor enthusiasm may have reached “peak euphoria.” Article Title

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on ASML. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, June 1st. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,772.62.

ASML Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,610.59 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,411.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $691.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 63.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.78.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. The company had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. On average, analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.69 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Sapient Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 66.1% in the 1st quarter. Sapient Capital LLC now owns 543 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $717,000 after acquiring an additional 216 shares during the period. Western Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 53.7% during the 1st quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 916 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,209,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the last quarter. Militia Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in ASML during the first quarter valued at about $756,000. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co purchased a new position in ASML in the first quarter valued at about $219,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in ASML by 19.7% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,480 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,597,000 after purchasing an additional 573 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.