Erste Group Bank Has Strong Outlook for ASML FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Erste Group Bank raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for ASML to $45.23 from $44.50, above the $44.79 consensus forecast, and projected FY2027 EPS of $62.33.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive, with ASML holding a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $1,970.33.
• ASML recently reported quarterly revenue of $10.64 billion and EPS of $8.65, while its shares opened at $1,740.99 and carry a market capitalization of approximately $684.7 billion.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) - Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of ASML in a report released on Wednesday, August 5th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now anticipates that the semiconductor company will post earnings of $45.23 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $44.50. The consensus estimate for ASML's current full-year earnings is $44.79 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for ASML's FY2027 earnings at $62.33 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Zacks Research downgraded ASML from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Citigroup reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,970.33.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,740.99 on Monday. ASML has a 12 month low of $710.45 and a 12 month high of $1,999.96. The firm's 50-day moving average is $1,770.13 and its 200 day moving average is $1,553.08. The company has a market capitalization of $684.70 billion, a PE ratio of 54.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.64 billion for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 52.71% and a net margin of 30.11%.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th were paid a dividend of $2.1507 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.62%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Baron Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in ASML by 1.8% during the second quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 333 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $662,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the period. Whitener Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in ASML by 2.8% in the second quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 218 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $434,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the period. Founders Financial Alliance LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 2.3% during the second quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 266 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $529,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares in the last quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of ASML by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $983,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 44 Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 657 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $703,000 after buying an additional 7 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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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