Evanson Asset Management LLC Takes Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Evanson Asset Management LLC has acquired a new stake in ASML Holding N.V., purchasing 419 shares valued at approximately $336,000 during the second quarter.
• Despite a decrease in stock price of 1.7%, ASML reported $4.55 earnings per share (EPS), missing analysts' estimates but showing a 23.2% revenue growth year-over-year.
• The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.856 per share, reflecting a change from its previous dividend of $1.64, with an annualized yield of 0.8%.

Evanson Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 419 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $336,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in shares of ASML by 4.3% in the second quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 317 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $254,000 after acquiring an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Rossmore Private Capital lifted its position in ASML by 0.3% during the first quarter. Rossmore Private Capital now owns 4,347 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,880,000 after buying an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Baring Financial LLC lifted its position in ASML by 2.8% during the second quarter. Baring Financial LLC now owns 510 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $409,000 after buying an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Sage Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its position in ASML by 2.6% during the first quarter. Sage Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 602 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $399,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ASML by 15.2% during the first quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 114 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML Stock Down 1.7%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $946.94 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $372.55 billion, a PE ratio of 39.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.80. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $578.51 and a 52-week high of $977.48. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $769.35 and a 200 day moving average price of $739.60.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 16th. The semiconductor company reported $4.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $5.94 by ($1.39). The firm had revenue of $8.94 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.72 billion. ASML had a net margin of 26.95% and a return on equity of 49.47%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 23.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.01 earnings per share. ASML has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS. Q3 2025 guidance at EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that ASML Holding N.V. will post 25.17 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 29th were paid a dividend of $1.856 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 29th. This represents a $7.42 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is a boost from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.64. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 26.21%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASML has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Morningstar downgraded ASML to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, September 18th. Barclays restated a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded ASML from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 26th. Erste Group Bank raised ASML from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, DZ Bank cut ASML from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $923.80.

About ASML

ASML Holding N.V. develops, produces, markets, sells, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems for chipmakers. It offers advanced semiconductor equipment systems, including lithography, metrology, and inspection systems. The company also provides extreme ultraviolet lithography systems; and deep ultraviolet lithography systems comprising immersion and dry lithography solutions to manufacture various range of semiconductor nodes and technologies.

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