Annex Advisory Services LLC Has $70.04 Million Stock Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Annex Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in ASML by 5.5% in Q4 to 65,470 shares worth $70.04 million, making ASML 1.3% of the firm's holdings and its 24th-largest position.
• Analysts and investors are broadly bullish ahead of ASML's results—multiple firms have reiterated buy/overweight ratings and MarketBeat's consensus target is $1,482.50—driven by strong order flow, EUV demand and AI/data‑center related backlog.
• ASML disclosed share buybacks and a notable dividend increase to $3.1771 per share quarterly (annualized $12.71, yield ~0.8%), while the stock trades around $1,518 with a market cap near $597 billion.

Annex Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 5.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 65,470 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 3,416 shares during the quarter. ASML makes up 1.3% of Annex Advisory Services LLC's holdings, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Annex Advisory Services LLC's holdings in ASML were worth $70,043,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASML in the third quarter valued at $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the period. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Investor enthusiasm that ASML is a “picks-and-shovels” winner of the AI/data‑center buildout — analysts expect a strong quarter and potential upside to the company’s 2026 sales outlook as memory and AI chipmakers expand capacity. ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters corroborates strong order flow and investor bets that ASML can raise forecasts when it reports Q1 results, supporting near‑term upside. ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes strong revenue visibility from EUV demand, AI-driven complexity and a hefty backlog — factors that reduce execution risk and support earnings outlook. ASML Holding Before Q1 Earnings: How Should Investors Play the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed a “buy” rating, reinforcing analyst support that can attract momentum investors ahead of the report. ASML JPMorgan Maintains a Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: ASML disclosed transactions under its current share buyback program, which can support the stock by reducing float and signaling confidence from management. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s highlights that upcoming earnings will give clues on AI demand, memory spending and China exposure — useful for direction but could cut either way depending on commentary and numbers. ASML Earnings Are Coming. What to Watch for in the AI and Memory Chip Boom.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investopedia notes traders expect sizable post‑earnings movement and say the stock could reach record highs — implying higher volatility around the release. Here's How Much Chip Equipment Maker ASML's Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,482.50.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML opened at $1,518.30 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $614.06 and a 52-week high of $1,547.22. The firm has a market cap of $597.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.88. The business's fifty day moving average is $1,393.15 and its 200-day moving average is $1,212.61.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared 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 represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. This is a positive change from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. 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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