Venturi Wealth Management LLC Purchases 767 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Key Points

• Venturi Wealth Management raised its ASML stake by 19.2%, buying 767 shares to hold 4,762 shares worth about $5.09 million as of the latest SEC filing.
• ASML sharply increased its quarterly dividend to $3.1771 (up from $1.88), implying an annualized $12.71 and a ~0.9% yield, with an ex‑dividend/record date of April 27 and payment on May 5.
• The stock carries a consensus Moderate Buy rating with a $1,482.50 target amid multiple buy reiterations, but analysts warn of stretched valuation and China demand risk; ASML trades at a P/E of 57.25 and a market cap of roughly $581 billion.

Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) by 19.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,762 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 767 shares during the period. Venturi Wealth Management LLC's holdings in ASML were worth $5,094,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASML in the third quarter worth $25,000. City Holding Co. bought a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its stake in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new stake in ASML in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company's stock.

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,478.28 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $581.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.57 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 has a 50 day moving average of $1,389.53 and a 200-day moving average of $1,201.28. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm 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 $3.1771 dividend. This is an increase from ASML's previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. ASML's payout ratio is presently 25.10%.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded ASML to a Buy, citing favorable demand drivers for lithography tools and a strong AI-related backlog that supports growth. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Gets a Buy from Mizuho Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor Ken Fisher lists ASML as a top AI-related holding, highlighting ASML’s near‑monopoly in advanced lithography — a bullish endorsement that can attract allocators focused on AI exposure. Ken Fisher’s Top AI Stock Pick in 2026: ASML (ASML)
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy on ASML, reinforcing sell‑side support and analyst conviction about medium‑term demand for EUV tools. UBS Group Reiterates Buy Rating for ASML NASDAQ: ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and trade writeups noted ASML outpaced the market on strong trading momentum and investor appetite for semiconductor equipment names. Why ASML (ASML) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Positive Sentiment: CNBC’s “Final Trades” discussed ASML among favored names, adding to short‑term visibility among retail and institutional traders. Netflix, ASML, CRH and a financial stock: CNBC's 'Final Trades'
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies kept a Hold rating on ASML—this is not a downgrade but tempers the bullish momentum by signaling some analysts see limited near‑term upside. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Gets a Hold from Jefferies
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha’s Q1 preview highlights strong growth tailwinds but warns valuation looks stretched, a mixed read that suggests upside may be limited absent upside surprises in results or guidance. ASML Q1 Earnings Preview: Strong Growth Tailwinds, But Valuation Stretched
• Negative Sentiment: An analysis flags China risk ahead of Q1 and notes shareholder returns are in focus; any signs of weaker China demand or regulatory headwinds could pressure shares. ASML's Q1 Report to Gauge China Risk Amid Shareholder Returns

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings raised ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Grupo Santander cut ASML to an "underperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,482.50.

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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