ASM International NV (OTCMKTS:ASMIY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Key Points

• ASM International NV experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising by 62.5% in August to 1,300 shares.
• Analysts have mixed ratings on ASM International, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $561.00.
• In its latest earnings report, ASM International reported $3.99 EPS, missing estimates, while revenue was $979.62 million, surpassing expectations.

ASM International NV (OTCMKTS:ASMIY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,300 shares, an increase of 62.5% from the August 15th total of 800 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 13,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 13,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.

ASM International Stock Performance

Shares of ASMIY stock traded down $9.54 on Friday, hitting $577.72. 11,799 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,677. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $513.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $519.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.36 billion, a PE ratio of 49.04 and a beta of 1.91. ASM International has a twelve month low of $372.61 and a twelve month high of $664.94.

ASM International (OTCMKTS:ASMIY - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The company reported $3.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.75 by ($0.76). ASM International had a return on equity of 20.14% and a net margin of 16.36%.The firm had revenue of $979.62 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $966.88 million. ASM International has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS. Q3 2025 guidance at EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that ASM International will post 14.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have commented on the company. Zacks Research lowered ASM International from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Monday, August 25th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASM International in a report on Thursday, July 24th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded ASM International to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, June 26th. Finally, Barclays upgraded ASM International from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 3rd. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $561.00.

ASM International Company Profile

ASM International NV, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of equipment and materials used to produce semiconductor devices in Europe, the United States, and Asia. The company's products include wafer processing deposition systems for atomic layer deposition (ALD), epitaxy, silicon carbide, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), and vertical furnace systems, including low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD), diffusion, and oxidation products, as well as provides spare parts and support services.