1,000 Shares in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Acquired by Cache Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Cache Advisors LLC opened a new position in ASML by acquiring 1,000 shares in Q4, valued at approximately $1.07 million.
• Analyst sentiment is broadly positive with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,482.50, driven by multiple buy/strong-buy ratings from major firms.
• Regulatory risk from the proposed MATCH Act — which could extend export controls to DUV tools and services for China — is seen as a material downside that could shave double-digit percentage points off ASML’s sales.

Cache Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 1,000 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $1,070,000.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of ASML. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of ASML by 2.6% in the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,352,596 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $4,213,705,000 after acquiring an additional 108,342 shares during the period. Capital International Investors increased its stake in shares of ASML by 17.3% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,919,154 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $3,791,982,000 after acquiring an additional 577,448 shares during the period. Van ECK Associates Corp increased its stake in shares of ASML by 16.6% in the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,148,506 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,079,948,000 after acquiring an additional 305,435 shares during the period. WCM Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of ASML by 24.9% in the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $1,861,445,000 after acquiring an additional 385,502 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of ASML by 8.3% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,865,254 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $1,805,733,000 after acquiring an additional 142,763 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. UBS Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,482.50.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical relief lifted markets, helping semiconductor-linked stocks in Asia and reducing oil/market risk that had pressured sentiment. Why ASML Stock Popped Today
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed its "buy" rating on ASML, providing support from a major sell-side shop and signaling continued confidence in the company’s longer-term growth story. ASML: UBS Keeps Its 'Buy' Rating
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s installed-base / service & upgrade business remains a growth driver (IBM sales rose sharply in 2025), boosting recurring revenue and margin resilience. ASML's Installed Base Business Gains Traction
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues active share buybacks (recent daily repurchases disclosed), which support EPS and provide near-term shareholder-return tailwinds. ASML Reports Transactions Under Its Current Share Buyback Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a "neutral" rating, reflecting mixed analyst views that leave upside conditional on how regulatory and China-exposure risks evolve. ASML: Jefferies Reiterates Its 'Neutral' Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is due to report Q1 results soon; earnings and management commentary on demand and regional restrictions (MATCH Act risk) will likely drive near-term stock moves. ASML Set To Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. lawmakers proposed the bipartisan MATCH Act that could expand export controls to DUV tools and service for China; markets reacted negatively as that would directly threaten a meaningful portion of ASML's China revenue. ASML Shares Fall on US Congress Plan to Further Restrict China Exports
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and outlets warn the MATCH Act could shave double-digit percentage points off ASML’s sales if enacted and enforced, a structural risk that keeps a cap on valuation multiples despite strong fundamentals. ASML Stock Drops. Why a Dutch Company Has a Big U.S. Problem.

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,421.05 on Thursday. The company's 50-day moving average price is $1,388.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,195.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market cap of $558.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88. ASML Holding N.V. has a twelve month low of $606.86 and a twelve month high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is an increase from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.10%.

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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