ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Key Points

• ASML has an average analyst rating of “Moderate Buy” from 32 firms, with most ratings skewing positive and a consensus 12-month price target of about $1,589.63.
• Recent analyst actions were mixed: some firms, including Royal Bank of Canada and Barclays, reiterated bullish views or raised targets, while Weiss Ratings and Morningstar issued downgrades.
• The stock remains in focus amid strong semiconductor and AI-related optimism, but there are also concerns about a possible sector pullback and long-term competition from alternatives to ASML’s chipmaking equipment.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the thirty-two ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation, twenty have issued a buy recommendation and four have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $1,589.6250.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on ASML shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of ASML from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, May 8th. Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Morningstar lowered shares of ASML to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on ASML and kept a Buy rating, signaling continued confidence in the company’s outlook after its technology conference. BofA Remains Bullish on ASML Holding (ASML) – Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighting ASML as a top AI and long-term growth stock are reinforcing investor confidence that demand for its chipmaking tools remains strong. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is A Top AI Stock In Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Portfolio
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Elon Musk’s Terafab plans and comments praising ASML as “the greatest company in Europe” have increased attention on ASML’s strategic importance to future chip manufacturing expansion. Why Elon Musk says ASML is the greatest company in Europe
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML becoming the first European public company valued above $700 billion underscores its massive market leadership, though this is more a milestone than a direct earnings catalyst. ASML becomes first European public company valued over $700B
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader semiconductor-sales optimism and bullish stock-screening pieces are keeping ASML in favor, but they mainly reflect sector momentum rather than a company-specific development. 5 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio on Soaring Semiconductor Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary warns that the semiconductor trade may be due for a correction after a strong run, which could create near-term volatility for ASML. Semiconductor Index Outlook: Upside Target Reached, Correction Underway
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Chinese firms are developing alternative chip technologies without ASML equipment may raise long-term competitive concerns for the company’s monopoly-like position in advanced lithography. Chinese start-up claims nanoimprint tech can mass-produce optical chips without ASML gear

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the first quarter worth $219,000. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 19.7% during the first 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 in the last quarter. First Nebraska Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the first quarter worth $214,000. Cozad Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of ASML by 40.9% during the first quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,757 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $14,208,000 after acquiring an additional 3,122 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lavelle Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the first quarter worth $227,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ASML Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,777.77 on Wednesday. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $1,508.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,353.94. ASML has a fifty-two week low of $683.48 and a fifty-two week high of $1,831.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $699.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 63.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.78.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. On average, analysts predict that ASML will post 36.93 EPS for the current year.

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.

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