Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC Has $7.10 Million Position in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC cut its ASML stake by 14.7% in Q4, selling 1,142 shares and now holds 6,635 shares valued at about $7.10 million.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 per share (from $1.88), implying a $12.71 annualized payout and a 0.9% yield; the ex-dividend date is April 27 with payment on May 5.
• Analysts hold a consensus of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $1,482.50 while the stock trades at a stretched P/E (~56), and proposed U.S. export curbs to China represent the main near-term downside risk.

Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 14.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 6,635 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 1,142 shares during the period. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC's holdings in ASML were worth $7,098,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Capital International Investors raised its position in ASML by 17.3% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 3,919,154 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $3,791,982,000 after purchasing an additional 577,448 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new position in ASML in the third quarter worth about $505,510,000. Regents of The University of California acquired a new position in ASML in the third quarter worth about $413,335,000. WCM Investment Management LLC raised its position in ASML by 24.9% in the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $1,861,445,000 after purchasing an additional 385,502 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. raised its position in ASML by 75.6% in the third quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 790,869 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $765,632,000 after purchasing an additional 340,518 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,448.64 on Friday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $569.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.88. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $614.06 and a 1-year high of $1,547.22. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $1,388.42 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $1,197.67.

ASML Increases Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on ASML. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on shares of ASML and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,482.50.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating on ASML, supporting demand from institutional investors and providing a bullish analyst backdrop. UBS Group Reiterates Buy Rating for ASML NASDAQ: ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlighted ASML outpacing the broader market today, reflecting continued investor appetite for its dominant EUV equipment franchise. Why ASML (ASML) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Positive Sentiment: Broad risk-on market moves (Asian stocks rallying after a regional ceasefire) lifted cyclicals and capital goods names, giving ASML a short-term tailwind. Why ASML Stock Popped Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a Neutral rating on ASML, indicating mixed analyst views that could limit large directional moves absent new data. ASML: Jefferies reiterates neutral rating
• Neutral Sentiment: A Q1 earnings preview flagged strong demand tailwinds but noted stretched valuation metrics, framing ASML as a growth story priced for high expectations — a mixed signal for investors. ASML Q1 Earnings Preview: Strong Growth Tailwinds, But Valuation Stretched
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is set to report Q1 results soon; previews mention potential regulatory/legislative headlines (MATCH Act) that investors should watch as they could affect guidance or order visibility. ASML Set To Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: Proposed U.S. export curbs targeting advanced chip-equipment shipments to China spooked the market and knocked shares lower earlier in the week; this regulatory threat remains the biggest near-term downside risk for ASML's China-facing revenue. ASML (ASML) Stock Tumbles 4% After US Lawmakers Propose China Export Ban

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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