FY2027 Earnings Estimate for ASML Issued By Erste Group Bank

Key Points

• Erste Group Bank trimmed its FY2027 EPS estimate for ASML slightly to $48.59 from $48.68, though that remains well above the current full-year consensus estimate of $37.08 per share.
• Analyst sentiment on ASML remains broadly positive, with the stock carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $1,504.38.
• ASML’s latest quarterly results were strong, with $8.28 EPS and $10.15 billion in revenue, while the company also continues to benefit from solid institutional interest and bullish commentary around AI-driven chip demand.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank dropped their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of ASML in a research note issued on Tuesday, May 5th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now anticipates that the semiconductor company will earn $48.59 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $48.68. The consensus estimate for ASML's current full-year earnings is $37.08 per share.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASML from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Barclays reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,504.38.

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,592.02 on Monday. ASML has a 12 month low of $683.48 and a 12 month high of $1,595.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $1,400.34 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,260.42. The stock has a market cap of $626.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.81.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 48.69% and a net margin of 27.65%.The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its position in ASML by 5.2% during 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 period. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in ASML by 141.1% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $4,553,000 after buying an additional 4,021 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in ASML by 153.1% during the 1st 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 buying an additional 10,411 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 1.3% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $936,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 11,383 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $9,122,000 after buying an additional 559 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company's stock.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank reaffirmed its buy rating on ASML, reinforcing confidence in the company’s outlook and helping support the stock. ASML - Berenberg keeps its Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its FY2026 earnings estimate for ASML, suggesting analysts see slightly stronger profitability ahead than previously expected. ASML earnings estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s CEO said the company’s monopoly position in extreme ultraviolet lithography remains intact as AI-driven chip demand stays strong, which supports the long-term growth narrative. ASML CEO says monopoly safe as AI chip demand soars
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML provided a regular update on its share buyback program, which signals continued capital returns but is not a major new catalyst by itself. ASML share buyback update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are still monitoring proposed U.S. export restrictions that could limit ASML’s ability to service advanced tools in China, creating a potential headwind for revenue. US export risks confront ASML monopoly

About ASML

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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