Broderick Brian C Buys New Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Broderick Brian C opened a new position in ASML during the first quarter, buying 2,000 shares valued at about $2.64 million.
• Institutional ownership in ASML remains significant, with multiple funds modestly increasing stakes and 26.07% of the stock currently held by institutional investors.
• Analysts remain broadly constructive on ASML, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,970.33, even though some firms are cautious on valuation and China-related risks.

Broderick Brian C purchased a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 2,000 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $2,642,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in ASML. Family Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in ASML by 0.8% in 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 during the period. 44 Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 657 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $703,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares during the period. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of ASML by 22.6% in the 1st quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 38 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC raised its stake in shares of ASML by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 384 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $411,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Finally, White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. now owns 365 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $390,000 after buying an additional 8 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently weighed in on ASML. Freedom Capital raised ASML from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Berenberg Bank reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, May 8th. Morningstar cut shares of ASML to a "sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, July 10th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,970.33.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML reported a Q2 earnings beat, with revenue and margins helped by stronger Installed Base Management sales and lithography shipments, and management raised its 2026 outlook again as AI-driven chip demand remains robust.
• Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street firms turned more bullish, including JPMorgan raising its price target to $2,400 and other notes lifting fair value estimates on expectations for fuller EUV order books, stronger AI infrastructure demand, and better long-term shipment and margin assumptions.
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s High-NA EUV momentum and broader industry tailwinds are reinforcing its role as a key AI enabler, with analysts pointing to strong unit demand, capacity expansion, and improving pricing power as support for multi-year growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML announced a quarterly dividend of $2.1507 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for July 28 and payment due August 5; this is a shareholder-return update rather than a major operating catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Some investors remain cautious because valuation is already rich, and analysts note that forward estimates may be constrained by slower sales growth, even as the company benefits from AI demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical risk is still a headwind, with China now expected to contribute about 20% of 2026 revenue and U.S.-China export restrictions creating uncertainty around future chipmaking equipment sales.

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of ASML opened at $1,747.58 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $1,731.99 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,503.48. The stock has a market cap of $687.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.37, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.78. 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 Holding N.V. has a one year low of $683.48 and a one year high of $1,999.96.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. On average, equities research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 40.32 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be paid a dividend of $2.1507 per share. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 28th. ASML's payout ratio is 33.51%.

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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