ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Unloaded by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern sold $15,001–$50,000 of ASML shares on October 23 from the Hern Family Foundation account, alongside sales of several other stocks.
• ASML shares opened at $1,675.70, up 0.8%, while the company reported quarterly EPS of $14.71 on $13.27 billion in revenue. Its quarterly dividend was reduced to $2.1077, or $8.43 annualized, yielding about 0.5%.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $2,079.12. ASML’s dominant position in advanced EUV lithography supports its growth prospects, though its high valuation remains a key risk.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of ASML Holding N.V. NASDAQ: ASML. In a filing disclosed on October 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in ASML stock on October 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 10/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Texas Instruments NASDAQ: TXN on 10/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy NYSE: DVN on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy NYSE: DVN on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Starbucks NASDAQ: SBUX on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group NYSE: UNH on 9/23/2026.

ASML Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,675.70 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $645.85 billion, a PE ratio of 40.94, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 1.77. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $1,708.40 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,594.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.49. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $946.11 and a 52-week high of $1,999.96.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, September 27th. The semiconductor company reported $14.71 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $13.27 billion during the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 64.24% and a net margin of 34.10%. On average, analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 46.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be given a $2.1077 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 27th. This represents a $8.43 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. This is a drop from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $2.1507. ASML's payout ratio is 17.65%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of ASML from $2,400.00 to $2,350.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. Morgan Stanley reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Finally, Zacks Research cut ASML from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $2,079.12.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Baron Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 333 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $662,000 after buying an additional 6 shares during the period. Whitener Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in ASML by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 218 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $434,000 after buying an additional 6 shares during the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC raised its holdings in ASML by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 266 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $529,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in ASML by 22.6% during the first quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 38 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT lifted its position in ASML by 0.3% during the first quarter. Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT now owns 2,232 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,948,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its ASML EPS forecasts to $47.56 for fiscal 2026 and $64.62 for fiscal 2027, above its previous estimates. The revisions signal improving confidence in demand for ASML’s lithography systems and future earnings growth. MarketBeat analyst estimate report
• Positive Sentiment: Articles from InvestorPlace and Zacks highlight ASML’s structural competitive advantage. It remains the world’s sole supplier of extreme-ultraviolet lithography equipment, a technology required to manufacture the most advanced chips. Even highly vertically integrated companies such as Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX continue to depend on ASML’s equipment indirectly through leading-edge foundries. InvestorPlace supply-chain article
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks’ long-term growth analysis and Seeking Alpha commentary reinforce the view that ASML’s monopoly-like market position, semiconductor industry exposure and earnings potential make it an attractive growth company. Zacks long-term growth analysis
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to pay its next dividend on November 4, providing a near-term income catalyst for shareholders. Finbold dividend report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent options-market coverage points to positioning for a potentially sharp move in ASML shares. This may support near-term momentum, but options activity is a sentiment indicator rather than evidence of improving fundamentals. Zacks options-market analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is the main counterweight: commentary describes ASML as an exceptional business but an expensive stock. With a high earnings multiple, further gains may depend on the company delivering strong growth and avoiding delays in semiconductor-capital-spending plans. Seeking Alpha valuation analysis

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

ASML Company Profile

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 helps customers transfer intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, a critical step in the production of processors, memory chips and other semiconductor devices.

ASML's product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, which support the production of the most advanced chips, as well as deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems for a broad range of semiconductor applications.

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