Pittenger & Anderson Inc. Trims Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Pittenger & Anderson Inc. trimmed its ASML stake by 7.0% in Q4, selling 1,235 shares and now holding 16,300 shares valued at $17,439,000.
• ASML trades around $1,427 (12‑month range $675.50–$1,547.22) with a market cap of $561.22B and a PE of 51.18; analysts are broadly positive with an average target price of $1,504.38 (majority Buy/Strong Buy ratings).
• Demand risk: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high‑NA EUV machines until at least 2029, a potential near‑term setback for ASML’s highest‑margin tools despite recent bullish technical signals.

Pittenger & Anderson Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 7.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,300 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 1,235 shares during the quarter. Pittenger & Anderson Inc.'s holdings in ASML were worth $17,439,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Family Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $983,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC increased its holdings in ASML by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 384 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $411,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in ASML by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC now owns 377 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $403,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 765 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $818,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Global Assets Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 2.3% during the third quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC now owns 452 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $438,000 after acquiring an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML Price Performance

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,427.02 on Friday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12 month low of $675.50 and a 12 month high of $1,547.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $561.22 billion, a PE ratio of 51.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.81. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $1,399.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,248.37.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently weighed in on ASML shares. Citigroup restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Grupo Santander downgraded ASML to an "underperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $1,750.00 price target on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Three 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $1,504.38.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML broke above its 20‑day moving average, a short‑term technical bullish signal that often attracts momentum buyers. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: The stock also cleared its 50‑day moving average, reinforcing the short‑to‑medium term uptrend and potentially drawing technical and quantitative flows. ASML (ASML) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded ASML to a Buy (Zacks Rank #2), citing improving earnings prospects — a catalyst that can support further upside if guidance/earnings confirm. ASML (ASML) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst research at Erste Group raised FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates, which improves forward earnings runway and supports valuation assumptions. MarketBeat ASML Analyst Note
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is being highlighted as a top AI‑exposure stock (strong YTD and 1‑year performance and high analyst Buy percentage), which can attract thematic and growth investors. IS ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) One of the Best AI Stocks to Watch in May?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note broad Wall Street optimism and the limits of aggregate broker recommendations — useful context but not an immediate price catalyst. Is ASML (ASML) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider semiconductor ETF commentary (SHOC) mentions ASML indirectly as part of the sector — relevant for passive flows but not company‑specific. Should You Invest in the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)?
• Negative Sentiment: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high‑NA EUV lithography machines until at least 2029 — a direct near‑term demand setback for ASML’s most advanced (and high‑margin) tools and a likely reason for investor caution. TSMC delays high-NA EUV deployment

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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