776 Shares in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Acquired by Cambria Investment Management L.P.

Key Points

• Cambria Investment Management L.P. acquired a new stake of 776 shares in ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) worth about $751,000 in the third quarter, according to its SEC filing.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 per share (annualized $12.71, ~0.9% yield), up from $1.88; shareholders of record on April 27 will be paid on May 5.
• ASML is developing new tools for larger chips and 3D advanced packaging, signaling expansion beyond EUV equipment and potential revenue diversification, while analysts remain generally positive (UBS reaffirmed a "buy" and MarketBeat's consensus is a "Moderate Buy" with a $1,475 target).

Cambria Investment Management L.P. acquired a new stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 776 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $751,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of ASML in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, IAG Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in ASML by 300.0% during the third quarter. IAG Wealth Partners LLC now owns 40 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is planning new tools aimed at larger chips and 3D advanced packaging, signaling a potential expansion of its total addressable market beyond EUV equipment — this could drive long-term revenue diversification and upside if execution and customer adoption follow. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a "buy" rating on ASML, which supports investor confidence and may underpin further share-strength if institutional sentiment remains favorable. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data posted for early March shows 0 shares and nonsensical "NaN" changes — this appears to be a reporting glitch and provides no actionable signal about bearish positioning or short pressure at present.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional trade press and industry outlets echo the advanced-packaging expansion narrative, corroborating the strategic direction but not yet providing concrete timeline or revenue guidance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Separately, ASML experienced a pullback in an earlier session (reported March 2), illustrating short-term sensitivity to broader market moves and highlighting potential near-term volatility despite strategic positives. Read More.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,399.37 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $550.34 billion, a PE ratio of 54.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22. The business's 50-day moving average price is $1,342.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,098.50.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. ASML's payout ratio is 25.10%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Santander downgraded ASML from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,475.00.

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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