Saturna Capital Corp Has $342.45 Million Stock Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Saturna Capital Corp trimmed its ASML stake slightly in the fourth quarter, selling 1,369 shares but still holding 320,088 shares valued at about $342.45 million. ASML remains one of the fund’s largest positions, accounting for roughly 4.5% of its holdings.
• ASML shares were down 2.5% on the day, though the stock remains near elevated levels with a market cap above $682 billion and a 52-week range of $683.48 to $1,831.11. The company also reported strong recent quarterly results, including $8.28 EPS and $10.15 billion in revenue.
• Wall Street sentiment remains broadly positive, with analysts assigning ASML a consensus “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,589.63. Recent headlines also point to continued bullish interest, including a market value above $700 billion and potential demand tied to Elon Musk’s proposed Terafab project.

Saturna Capital Corp cut its stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 0.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 320,088 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 1,369 shares during the quarter. ASML accounts for about 4.5% of Saturna Capital Corp's holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. Saturna Capital Corp owned approximately 0.08% of ASML worth $342,449,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of ASML. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. raised its stake in shares of ASML by 68.8% during the fourth quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

ASML Stock Down 2.5%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,734.19 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $683.48 and a 52 week high of $1,831.11. The firm's fifty day moving average is $1,518.17 and its 200 day moving average is $1,359.24. The company has a market cap of $682.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 62.20, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.82.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. On average, equities research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML received fresh bullish attention from analysts, with one report saying the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and BofA reportedly raising its price target while keeping a Buy rating, reinforcing confidence in the company’s long-term outlook. ASML Holding N.V. NASDAQ: ASML Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting ASML’s record-high share price and its first-ever rise above a $700 billion market value suggests strong investor demand and continued enthusiasm for the company’s dominant position in semiconductor equipment. ASML breaks $700B market cap barrier: Here's the rally drivers and key risks
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that ASML is in discussions tied to Elon Musk’s proposed Terafab project point to potential future demand for ASML’s advanced lithography tools if the project moves ahead. ASML Weighs Musk Terafab Talks Against Valuation And Governance Questions
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML said it will cut fewer jobs than initially planned after reaching an agreement with Dutch unions, which may reduce near-term cost savings but also eases labor tensions. ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions
• Neutral Sentiment: Some recent commentary flags valuation and governance questions after the stock’s sharp run-up, suggesting investors may be debating how much upside is already priced in. Assessing ASML Holding NasdaqGS: ASML Valuation After A Strong Multi-Period Share Price Run
• Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor sentiment looks less favorable in the near term, with reports noting that short sellers are piling into the sector and that the semiconductor index may be entering a correction. Semiconductor shorts pile on as winning trade reverses

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on ASML shares. Freedom Capital raised shares of ASML from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Morningstar downgraded shares of ASML to a "sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, ASML currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $1,589.63.

ASML 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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