Hollencrest Capital Management Sells 296 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Hollencrest Capital Management cut its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 74.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 100 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 296 shares during the period. Hollencrest Capital Management’s holdings in ASML were worth $132,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of ASML by 1.8% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,033,583 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,364,963,000 after buying an additional 18,768 shares during the last quarter. Balefire LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 18.9% during the 1st quarter. Balefire LLC now owns 314 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $415,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 19.7% during the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,480 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,597,000 after acquiring an additional 573 shares during the last quarter. Ironwood Investment Counsel LLC boosted its holdings in ASML by 6.5% during the 1st quarter. Ironwood Investment Counsel LLC now owns 295 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $390,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the period. Finally, Boston Common Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 1st quarter valued at $4,355,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

ASML Trading Down 0.5%

ASML opened at $1,739.02 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $1,735.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,508.17. The company has a market capitalization of $683.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.11, a PEG ratio of 0.96 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. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%.The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. Analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 40.32 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be issued a $2.1507 dividend. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 33.51%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on ASML shares. Zacks Research lowered ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,971.00 to $2,623.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Argus set a $2,100.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues to benefit from booming demand for AI-related chipmaking equipment, with multiple reports saying its EUV and High-NA lithography tools remain essential to advanced chip production and could support further long-term growth. Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe’s first trillion-dollar firm?
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighted ASML’s strong second-quarter performance, raised 2026 sales outlook, and expectations for capacity expansion, reinforcing the view that orders and earnings power remain solid. Where Will ASML Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street sentiment appears constructive, with a report noting upgraded rankings and another citing a higher price target of $2,400, suggesting analysts remain bullish on ASML’s outlook. ASML Holding N.V. Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML announced plans to offer eligible employees a €20,000 conditional stock grant or retention bonus for staying through 2027-2030, a move aimed at retaining talent and supporting execution, but not a direct near-term earnings catalyst. ASML to offer employees €20,000 retention bonus for staying in 2027-2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary focused on valuation, asking whether ASML is a bargain or overvalued at about 45x forward earnings; that debate may limit upside if investors become more cautious. Is ASML Extremely Overvalued or a Bargain at 45x Forward Earnings?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor sentiment has weakened, with reports saying the sector has entered a bear market and that investors are questioning whether the AI-driven rally is losing momentum, which could weigh on ASML despite its strong fundamentals. Semiconductor stocks enter bear market: Is bubble burst next?

ASML 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.