V Square Quantitative Management LLC Makes New $1.41 Million Investment in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• V Square Quantitative Management initiated a new position in ASML, buying 1,322 shares worth approximately $1.41 million in the fourth quarter.
• ASML raised its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 (from $1.88), implying an annualized $12.71 payout and a 0.9% yield; the ex-dividend date is April 27 and payment is May 5.
• The stock has strong analyst support and recent gains (stock up ~8.8%), but faces a meaningful regulatory risk from the proposed MATCH Act, which could restrict exports to China and materially impact ASML’s sales and valuation.

V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 1,322 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $1,414,000.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Telos Capital Management Inc. grew its position in ASML by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Telos Capital Management Inc. now owns 10,850 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $10,504,000 after purchasing an additional 463 shares during the period. Regents of The University of California purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth $413,335,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of ASML by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 990,816 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $959,180,000 after acquiring an additional 38,660 shares during the last quarter. Transcendent Capital Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth $680,000. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of ASML by 34.5% during the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 15,583 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $15,086,000 after acquiring an additional 4,001 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML Stock Up 8.8%

ASML opened at $1,421.05 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. ASML Holding N.V. has a fifty-two week low of $606.86 and a fifty-two week high of $1,547.22. The firm's fifty day moving average is $1,388.56 and its 200 day moving average is $1,195.91. The stock has a market cap of $558.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.88.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors 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. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. ASML's dividend payout ratio is presently 25.10%.

Key ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical relief lifted markets, helping semiconductor-linked stocks in Asia and reducing oil/market risk that had pressured sentiment. Why ASML Stock Popped Today
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed its "buy" rating on ASML, providing support from a major sell-side shop and signaling continued confidence in the company’s longer-term growth story. ASML: UBS Keeps Its 'Buy' Rating
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s installed-base / service & upgrade business remains a growth driver (IBM sales rose sharply in 2025), boosting recurring revenue and margin resilience. ASML's Installed Base Business Gains Traction
• Positive Sentiment: ASML continues active share buybacks (recent daily repurchases disclosed), which support EPS and provide near-term shareholder-return tailwinds. ASML Reports Transactions Under Its Current Share Buyback Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a "neutral" rating, reflecting mixed analyst views that leave upside conditional on how regulatory and China-exposure risks evolve. ASML: Jefferies Reiterates Its 'Neutral' Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML is due to report Q1 results soon; earnings and management commentary on demand and regional restrictions (MATCH Act risk) will likely drive near-term stock moves. ASML Set To Report Q1 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. lawmakers proposed the bipartisan MATCH Act that could expand export controls to DUV tools and service for China; markets reacted negatively as that would directly threaten a meaningful portion of ASML's China revenue. ASML Shares Fall on US Congress Plan to Further Restrict China Exports
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and outlets warn the MATCH Act could shave double-digit percentage points off ASML’s sales if enacted and enforced, a structural risk that keeps a cap on valuation multiples despite strong fundamentals. ASML Stock Drops. Why a Dutch Company Has a Big U.S. Problem.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the topic of several analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Susquehanna reiterated a "positive" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, January 12th. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on shares of ASML and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,482.50.

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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