ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Holdings Boosted by Sigma Planning Corp

Key Points

• Sigma Planning Corp boosted its Q4 stake in ASML by 58.5% to 2,537 shares (worth $2.715M), while other institutions—most notably Jennison Associates with 75,928 shares (~$81.23M)—help drive institutional ownership to about 26.07%.
• ASML carries a market cap of $561.22B and a PE of 51.18, has a consensus analyst rating of Moderate Buy with a $1,504.38 target, and has recently cleared its 20‑ and 50‑day moving averages alongside several analyst upgrades.
• A key near‑term risk is Taiwan Semiconductor’s delay of high‑NA EUV machine deployment until at least 2029, which could reduce demand for ASML’s most advanced, high‑margin equipment.

Sigma Planning Corp boosted its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 58.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,537 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 936 shares during the period. Sigma Planning Corp's holdings in ASML were worth $2,715,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cullinan Associates Inc. grew its position in ASML by 766.7% during the 4th quarter. Cullinan Associates Inc. now owns 2,600 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,782,000 after purchasing an additional 2,300 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its position in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Activest Wealth Management grew its position in ASML by 33.2% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 317 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $340,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $86,000. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC grew its position in ASML by 71.1% during the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 75,928 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $81,232,000 after purchasing an additional 31,542 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Stock Down 0.8%

ASML stock opened at $1,427.02 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1 year low of $675.50 and a 1 year high of $1,547.22. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,399.33 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,248.37. The firm has a market cap of $561.22 billion, a PE ratio of 51.18, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.81.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML broke above its 20‑day moving average, a short‑term technical bullish signal that often attracts momentum buyers. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: The stock also cleared its 50‑day moving average, reinforcing the short‑to‑medium term uptrend and potentially drawing technical and quantitative flows. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded ASML to a Buy (Zacks Rank #2), citing improving earnings prospects — a catalyst that can support further upside if guidance/earnings confirm. ASML (ASML) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst research at Erste Group raised FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, which improves forward earnings runway and supports valuation assumptions. MarketBeat ASML Analyst Note
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is being highlighted as a top AI‑exposure stock (strong YTD and 1‑year performance and high analyst Buy percentage), which can attract thematic and growth investors. IS ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) One of the Best AI Stocks to Watch in May?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note broad Wall Street optimism and the limits of aggregate broker recommendations — useful context but not an immediate price catalyst. Is ASML (ASML) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider semiconductor ETF commentary (SHOC) mentions ASML indirectly as part of the sector — relevant for passive flows but not company‑specific. Should You Invest in the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)?
• Negative Sentiment: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high‑NA EUV lithography machines until at least 2029 — a direct near‑term demand setback for ASML’s most advanced (and high‑margin) tools and a likely reason for investor caution. TSMC delays high-NA EUV deployment

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ASML has been the topic of several research analyst reports. TD Cowen restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an "overweight" rating and set a $1,750.00 price target on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 16th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on shares of ASML and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research cut shares of ASML from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,504.38.

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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