Factory Mutual Insurance Co. Sells 21,050 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Factory Mutual Insurance Co. trimmed its stake in ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) by 25.8%, selling 21,050 shares in Q4 and retaining 60,681 shares worth $64.92 million per its latest 13F filing.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 (from $1.88), representing a $12.71 annualized payout (~0.9% yield); the ex‑dividend date is April 27 and the payment is scheduled for May 5.
• Analysts remain broadly positive with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a $1,482.50 price target; institutional ownership is about 26.07% and the stock trades near $1,478 with a ~$581 billion market cap.

Factory Mutual Insurance Co. trimmed its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 25.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 60,681 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 21,050 shares during the quarter. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.'s holdings in ASML were worth $64,920,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Ritholtz Wealth Management grew its position in ASML by 22.3% during the 4th quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 6,280 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $6,719,000 after acquiring an additional 1,146 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC grew its position in shares of ASML by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 6,870 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $7,350,000 after buying an additional 395 shares during the last quarter. Carnegie Investment Counsel grew its position in shares of ASML by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Carnegie Investment Counsel now owns 4,907 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $5,250,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. grew its position in shares of ASML by 16.6% in the 4th quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 204 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $219,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Finally, City Holding Co. grew its position in shares of ASML by 118.5% in the 4th quarter. City Holding Co. now owns 59 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASML has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. TD Cowen reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna reiterated a "positive" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,482.50.

ASML Trading Up 2.0%

ASML opened at $1,478.28 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $581.38 billion, a PE ratio of 57.25, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The business has a 50 day moving average of $1,389.53 and a 200-day moving average of $1,201.28. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $614.06 and a 52 week high of $1,547.22.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be paid a $3.1771 dividend. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a boost from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.10%.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded ASML to a Buy, citing favorable demand drivers for lithography tools and a strong AI-related backlog that supports growth. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Gets a Buy from Mizuho Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor Ken Fisher lists ASML as a top AI-related holding, highlighting ASML’s near‑monopoly in advanced lithography — a bullish endorsement that can attract allocators focused on AI exposure. Ken Fisher’s Top AI Stock Pick in 2026: ASML (ASML)
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy on ASML, reinforcing sell‑side support and analyst conviction about medium‑term demand for EUV tools. UBS Group Reiterates Buy Rating for ASML NASDAQ: ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and trade writeups noted ASML outpaced the market on strong trading momentum and investor appetite for semiconductor equipment names. Why ASML (ASML) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Positive Sentiment: CNBC’s “Final Trades” discussed ASML among favored names, adding to short‑term visibility among retail and institutional traders. Netflix, ASML, CRH and a financial stock: CNBC's 'Final Trades'
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies kept a Hold rating on ASML—this is not a downgrade but tempers the bullish momentum by signaling some analysts see limited near‑term upside. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Gets a Hold from Jefferies
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha’s Q1 preview highlights strong growth tailwinds but warns valuation looks stretched, a mixed read that suggests upside may be limited absent upside surprises in results or guidance. ASML Q1 Earnings Preview: Strong Growth Tailwinds, But Valuation Stretched
• Negative Sentiment: An analysis flags China risk ahead of Q1 and notes shareholder returns are in focus; any signs of weaker China demand or regulatory headwinds could pressure shares. ASML's Q1 Report to Gauge China Risk Amid Shareholder Returns

ASML Company Profile

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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