ASML (ASML) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is a leading supplier of photolithography equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company designs, manufactures and services advanced lithography systems used to pattern the intricate circuitry on silicon wafers, enabling the production of cutting-edge microchips. ASML’s product portfolio spans deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which are critical for semiconductor manufacturers striving for ever-smaller feature sizes and higher chip yields.

Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, ASML has played a pivotal role in advancing lithography technology. The company went public in 1995 and has since introduced several generations of lithography systems, culminating in its industry-leading EUV platform. EUV lithography, first commercially deployed in the late 2010s, has become indispensable for fabricating nodes below 7 nanometers, helping drive innovations in smartphones, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications.

ASML serves a global customer base of leading semiconductor manufacturers, with major operations and service hubs located in the Netherlands, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and China. The company’s worldwide footprint ensures close collaboration with chipmakers throughout the design and production cycle, from research and development to on-site installation and maintenance. ASML also partners with suppliers and research institutions to further advance lithography and support the semiconductor ecosystem.

Since 2013, Peter Wennink has served as ASML’s President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing strategic initiatives and continued investments in R&D. Under his leadership, ASML has expanded its EUV capabilities and strengthened its position as an indispensable technology partner to the world’s foremost semiconductor producers. The company remains committed to innovation, aiming to develop next-generation lithography solutions that will drive the future of Moore’s Law.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1,015.00 to $1,032.77
• 50-Day Range: $721.31 to $1,043.30
• 52-Week Range: $578.51 to $1,059.00
• Volume: 1.66 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.80 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $404.79 billion
• P/E Ratio: 41.89
• Dividend Yield: 0.61%
• Price Target: $1,051.60
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

ASML Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

ASML scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 267th out of 667 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

ASML has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.79, and is based on 15 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for ASML is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

ASML has been the subject of 23 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.29%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for ASML are expected to grow by 16.29% in the coming year, from $25.17 to $29.27 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of ASML is 41.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 225.41.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of ASML is 41.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 485.94.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

ASML has a PEG Ratio of 1.70. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

ASML has a P/B Ratio of 18.23. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.55% of the float of ASML has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ASML has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ASML has recently decreased by 4.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

ASML has a dividend yield of 0.62%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

ASML does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of ASML is 25.56%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, ASML will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.46% next year. This indicates that ASML will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.55% of the float of ASML has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

ASML has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in ASML has recently decreased by 4.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.97

News Sentiment

ASML has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 114 news articles for ASML this week, compared to 48 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

323 people have searched for ASML on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 66% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

118 people have added ASML to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 157% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, ASML insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 26.07% of the stock of ASML is held by institutions.

ASML Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ASML shares performed this year?

ASML's stock was trading at $693.08 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ASML stock has increased by 48.5% and is now trading at $1,029.27.

How were ASML's earnings last quarter?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $6.27 by $0.14. ASML's revenue for the quarter was up .7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does ASML have any subsidiaries?

ASML subsidiaries include these companies: Berliner Glas, Hermes Microvision Inc., Cymer LLC., Wijdeven-Motion Business, Brion Technologies, Silicon Valley Group, MaskTools, and others.

Who are ASML's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of ASML include HM Payson & Co. (0.03%), Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC (0.02%), Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and Vontobel Holding Ltd. (0.01%).

How do I buy shares of ASML?

Shares of ASML stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of ASML own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ASML investors own include IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX), Broadcom (AVGO), Applied Materials (AMAT), Tesla (TSLA), HubSpot (HUBS), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/6 Dividend: 7/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/6 Dividend: 7/29/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/06/2025
• Last Earnings: 10/15/2025
• Today: 10/18/2025
• Record date for 11/6 Dividend: 10/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 11/6 Dividend: 10/29/2025
• Dividend Payable: 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: SEQPT - WAFER FAB
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ASML
• CIK: 937966
• Web: www.asml.com
• Phone: (140) 268-3000
• Fax: 31-40-268-2000
• Employees: 44,027
• Year Founded: 1984

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for ASML: $1,051.60
• High Price Target: $1,175.00
• Low Price Target: $858.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.79
• Research Coverage: 24 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $24.57
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 41.89
• Forward P/E Ratio: 40.89
• P/E Growth: 1.7
• Net Income: $8.19 billion
• Net Margins: 27.08%
• Pretax Margin: 35.16%
• Return on Equity: 47.74%
• Return on Assets: 18.86%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.31
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $30.59 billion
• Price / Sales: 13.23
• Cash Flow: $23.59 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 43.64
• Book Value: $56.45 per share
• Price / Book: 18.23

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 393,280,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $404.79 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.87