Jackson Square Capital LLC Purchases Shares of 2,305 ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Jackson Square Capital established a new Q4 position in ASML, buying 2,305 shares valued at about $2.47 million.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 per share (annualized $12.71, ~0.9% yield), payable May 5 with record/ex-dividend date April 27, up from the prior $1.88 quarterly payout.
• Shares have rallied (opening at $1,421.05, up 8.8%) and carry a "Moderate Buy" analyst consensus target of $1,482.50, but the proposed MATCH Act creating stricter export controls to China represents a significant downside risk to revenue.

Jackson Square Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 2,305 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $2,466,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Ledyard National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 108.6% during the 4th quarter. Ledyard National Bank now owns 534 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $571,000 after acquiring an additional 278 shares during the period. Runnymede Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth about $1,958,000. Townsend Asset Management Corp NC ADV bought a new position in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth about $208,000. Center For Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth about $296,000. Finally, BIP Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth about $1,077,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

ASML Trading Up 8.8%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,421.05 on Thursday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12-month low of $606.86 and a 12-month high of $1,547.22. The company has a market capitalization of $558.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,388.56 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,195.91. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. This is an increase from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML's payout ratio is 25.10%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on ASML. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Grupo Santander downgraded shares of ASML to an "underperform" rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,482.50.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical relief lifted markets, helping semiconductor-linked stocks in Asia and reducing oil/market risk that had pressured sentiment. Why ASML Stock Popped Today
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed its "buy" rating on ASML, providing support from a major sell-side shop and signaling continued confidence in the company’s longer-term growth story. ASML: UBS Keeps Its 'Buy' Rating
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s installed-base / service & upgrade business remains a growth driver (IBM sales rose sharply in 2025), boosting recurring revenue and margin resilience. ASML's Installed Base Business Gains Traction
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues active share buybacks (recent daily repurchases disclosed), which support EPS and provide near-term shareholder-return tailwinds. ASML Reports Transactions Under Its Current Share Buyback Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a "neutral" rating, reflecting mixed analyst views that leave upside conditional on how regulatory and China-exposure risks evolve. ASML: Jefferies Reiterates Its 'Neutral' Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is due to report Q1 results soon; earnings and management commentary on demand and regional restrictions (MATCH Act risk) will likely drive near-term stock moves. ASML Set To Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. lawmakers proposed the bipartisan MATCH Act that could expand export controls to DUV tools and service for China; markets reacted negatively as that would directly threaten a meaningful portion of ASML's China revenue. ASML Shares Fall on US Congress Plan to Further Restrict China Exports
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and outlets warn the MATCH Act could shave double-digit percentage points off ASML’s sales if enacted and enforced, a structural risk that keeps a cap on valuation multiples despite strong fundamentals. ASML Stock Drops. Why a Dutch Company Has a Big U.S. Problem.

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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