23,563 Shares in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Bought by Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC

Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 23,563 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $32,675,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in ASML in the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased 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 valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new stake in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, July 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of ASML from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Bank of America increased their price target on ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group sharply raised its ASML earnings forecasts, projecting fiscal 2026 EPS of $44.50 versus $36.94 previously and fiscal 2027 EPS of $61.40 versus $50.60. The estimates exceed or approach the broader consensus and signal improving confidence in demand for ASML’s chipmaking equipment. Erste Group raises ASML earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: ASML received multiple Zacks Rank #1 “Strong Buy” designations, reflecting favorable earnings-revision and momentum indicators. ASML receives a Strong Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied on strong technology earnings, suggesting continued institutional interest in the industry that supplies AI infrastructure. Semiconductor ETFs draw investor cash
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” view, but the stock’s elevated valuation leaves investors sensitive to execution, guidance and changes in AI-related capital spending. ASML analyst consensus rating
• Negative Sentiment: A Chinese competitor unveiled deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, renewing concerns about future competition and export-control pressure. ASML’s EUV technology leadership, substantial backlog and plans to expand advanced DUV capacity by about 30% suggest the near-term threat remains limited, but the development weighs on sentiment. China competition and ASML’s risks
• Negative Sentiment: One comparison with Taiwan Semiconductor concluded that TSMC currently offers a stronger valuation, price performance and analyst-sentiment profile, potentially limiting near-term enthusiasm for ASML. ASML versus TSMC comparison

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of ASML opened at $1,629.00 on Friday. ASML Holding N.V. has a one year low of $683.48 and a one year high of $1,999.96. The company has a market cap of $640.65 billion, a PE ratio of 50.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.78. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $1,762.20 and a 200-day moving average of $1,537.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 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 $10.64 billion for the quarter. On average, equities research analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be given a dividend of $2.1507 per share. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.62%.

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.