ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Stock Purchased by Congress Asset Management Co.

Congress Asset Management Co. grew its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 89,548 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,283 shares during the period. ASML makes up approximately 1.0% of Congress Asset Management Co.’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position. Congress Asset Management Co.’s holdings in ASML were worth $162,231,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in ASML during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. NBH Bank purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Field & Main Bank acquired a new stake in shares of ASML in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ASML in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Tsfg LLC purchased a new position in ASML in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML traded down $25.76 on Tuesday, hitting $1,834.10. The company had a trading volume of 1,625,852 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,757,232. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company has a market cap of $721.32 billion, a PE ratio of 57.07, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.77. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $935.41 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96. The business has a 50 day moving average of $1,724.83 and a 200 day moving average of $1,648.82.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $10.62 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 28th were given a dividend of $2.1507 per share. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. This is a negative change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $3.1771. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 28th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.59%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have commented on ASML shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded ASML from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 15th. Weiss Ratings raised ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on ASML from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,970.33.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand supports long-term growth. ASML’s extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems are essential for producing advanced AI and leading-edge chips. Demand from chipmakers and collaboration with Samsung could support continued growth in ASML’s most advanced technologies. Can Rising AI Demand Drive Growth for ASML’s Advanced Technologies?
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s competitive moat remains a major attraction. The company is the sole supplier of the most advanced EUV equipment, giving it exceptional pricing power and strategic importance to semiconductor manufacturers. China’s reported spending of more than $13 billion stockpiling ASML deep-ultraviolet tools in 2024–25 also indicates strong demand for its equipment, although export restrictions limit the opportunity. ASML Has No Real Competitor in Advanced Chipmaking Equipment China Reportedly Spent $13B+ Stockpiling ASML DUV Tools
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and investors remain focused on whether ASML can approach $2,000. The stock has gained roughly 80% over the past year, reflecting enthusiasm for AI infrastructure and ASML’s monopoly position. However, its high earnings multiple leaves less room for operational or industry disappointments. ASML is Charging Toward $2,000
• Negative Sentiment: High-NA EUV adoption raises execution risk. A shift toward next-generation High-NA systems increases the complexity of customer adoption, manufacturing and delivery. Investors appear concerned that execution challenges could delay financial benefits or increase volatility. ASML Stock Slips as High-NA Mask Shift Raises Execution Stakes
• Negative Sentiment: The recent decline also reflected market-performance pressure rather than a major new earnings catalyst. ASML underperformed during the latest session even as the broader market advanced, suggesting profit-taking and valuation concerns after its substantial rally. ASML Stock Sinks as Market Gains

About ASML

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures advanced lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment projects patterns onto silicon wafers, enabling the creation of increasingly smaller and more powerful semiconductor features.

ASML’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, and related metrology and inspection solutions.