Triasima Portfolio Management inc. Acquires Shares of 1,531 ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Triasima Portfolio Management bought 1,531 shares of ASML in the fourth quarter, a stake valued at about $1.64 million.
• Analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" on ASML with an average price target of $1,504.38, and recent technicals (clearing the 20‑ and 50‑day moving averages) plus upgrades have supported near‑term optimism.
• A notable headwind: TSMC said it will delay deployment of ASML’s high‑NA EUV machines until at least 2029, posing a potential near‑term demand setback for ASML’s most advanced, high‑margin tools.

Triasima Portfolio Management inc. acquired a new stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 1,531 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $1,638,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of ASML. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the first quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,664,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 141.1% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $4,553,000 after purchasing an additional 4,021 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $11,404,000 after purchasing an additional 10,411 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $936,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 11,383 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $9,122,000 after acquiring an additional 559 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about 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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on ASML. TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Zacks Research cut shares of ASML from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of ASML from $1,625.00 to $1,700.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $1,750.00 price objective on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, DZ Bank reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Three 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,504.38.

ASML Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,427.02 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,399.33 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,250.24. The firm has a market cap of $561.22 billion, a PE ratio of 51.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.81. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1 year low of $675.50 and a 1 year 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.

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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