Twin Peaks Capital Ltd Invests $5.97 Million in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Twin Peaks Capital purchased 3,000 ASML shares worth approximately $5.97 million, making ASML about 2.9% of its portfolio and its seventh-largest holding. Other institutional investors have also increased their stakes, with institutions owning 26.07% of the stock.
• Analysts remain broadly bullish, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $1,970.33. ASML’s potential production of more than 110 EUV systems in 2028 and strong AI-chip demand support its long-term outlook.
• ASML faces risks from the roughly $400 million cost of high-NA EUV machines, customer capital-spending requirements and potential margin pressure. Shares recently traded at $1,603.62, while the company reported $10.62 billion in quarterly revenue and $8.65 in EPS.

Twin Peaks Capital Ltd purchased a new position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 3,000 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $5,968,000. ASML comprises about 2.9% of Twin Peaks Capital Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 7th largest holding.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in shares of ASML by 195.8% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,544,705 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,652,618,000 after purchasing an additional 1,022,532 shares during the last quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp boosted its position in ASML by 31.7% during the 2nd quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,459,420 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $4,892,869,000 after purchasing an additional 592,125 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. boosted its position in ASML by 223.7% during the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 287,225 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $379,368,000 after purchasing an additional 198,505 shares during the period. Sands Capital Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 26.6% during the 4th quarter. Sands Capital Management LLC now owns 669,985 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $716,790,000 after buying an additional 140,821 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 3.0% during the 4th quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,484,949 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $4,798,268,000 after buying an additional 132,353 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,400.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. UBS Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Susquehanna reiterated a "positive" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Citigroup restated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,970.33.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is evaluating production of more than 110 extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems in 2028, compared with at least 80 planned for 2027. JPMorgan said demand for the machines remains very strong and that ASML is nearly sold out for 2027, supporting longer-term revenue visibility. ASML Eyes 110+ EUV Tools in 2028 as AI Chip Demand Accelerates
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to emphasize ASML’s effective monopoly on the equipment required to manufacture the world’s most advanced chips. AI-related investment benefits the company regardless of which chip designer or foundry ultimately wins, reinforcing its “picks-and-shovels” appeal. Taiwan Semiconductor Vs. ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Customer adoption of high-NA EUV technology strengthens ASML’s technology roadmap and could extend its competitive dominance as chipmakers move to smaller process nodes. TSMC’s participation in the high-NA ecosystem is an additional validation of the platform. ASML Extends Chipmaking Dominance as Customers Embrace High-NA
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing highlight ASML’s equipment monopoly versus TSMC’s scale and foundry margins. The articles are primarily valuation and investment-opinion pieces rather than new company guidance. ASML vs. TSMC: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: High-NA machines cost roughly $400 million each, requiring customers to justify substantially larger capital investments. A physical limitation in current EUV systems also forces chipmakers to use workarounds that can pressure their margins, creating execution and adoption risks. ASML Drops as Customers Prepare for $400 Million Machines

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ASML traded up $12.14 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $1,603.62. 788,288 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,781,346. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $861.18 and a 52 week high of $1,999.96. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $1,729.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,612.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The company has a market cap of $630.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.95, a PEG ratio of 0.78 and a beta of 1.79.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $10.62 billion during the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. Sell-side analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 44.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th were issued a $2.1507 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. ASML's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.62%.

About ASML

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment uses light to project intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, an essential step in the production of chips for computers, smartphones, automobiles, data centers and other electronic devices.

The company's product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems and advanced metrology and inspection technologies.

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