Capital International Inc. CA Has $153.18 Million Stock Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Capital International Inc. CA boosted its stake in ASML by 38.9% in Q3 to 158,225 shares (an additional 44,292), now worth $153.18 million and representing 1.2% of its portfolio as the firm's 16th-largest holding.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 (annualized $12.71) from $1.88, giving a 0.9% yield; the ex-dividend date is April 27 and the payment date is May 5.
• Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $1,475; the stock trades near $1,357, has a market cap of $533.85 billion, and the majority of analyst ratings are Buy or Strong Buy.

Capital International Inc. CA grew its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 38.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 158,225 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 44,292 shares during the period. ASML makes up 1.2% of Capital International Inc. CA's investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Capital International Inc. CA's holdings in ASML were worth $153,176,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have weighed in on ASML. UBS Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Bank of America increased their price objective on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Santander cut ASML from a "neutral" rating to an "underperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,475.00.

ASML Stock Up 5.0%

ASML opened at $1,357.42 on Tuesday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $578.51 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22. The company has a market cap of $533.85 billion, a PE ratio of 52.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.25 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. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1,358.58 and a 200 day moving average of $1,113.58.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a $3.1771 dividend. 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 is Monday, April 27th. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 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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