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ASML (ASML) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,459.44 -12.95 (-0.88%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$1,460.00 +0.56 (+0.04%)
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ASML - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
6
Buy
24

Based on 32 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for ASML in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 32 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 21 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for ASML.

Consensus Price Target

$1,504.38
3.08% Upside
According to the 32 analysts' twelve-month price targets for ASML, the average price target is $1,504.38. The highest price target for ASML is $1,971.00, while the lowest price target for ASML is $1,150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.08% from the current price of $1,459.44.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ASML Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
1 Month Ago
4/19/25 to 4/19/26
3 Months Ago
2/18/25 to 2/18/26
1 Year Ago
5/19/24 to 5/19/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
21 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,504.38$1,504.38$1,475.00$906.00
Forecasted Upside3.08% Upside3.05% Upside0.43% Upside20.94% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ASML Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ASML Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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ASML Stock vs. The Competition

TypeASMLComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.52% Upside162.20% Upside17.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/19/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy
5/15/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/13/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
4/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/16/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,625.00 ➝ $1,700.00+14.73%
4/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$1,750.00+18.10%
4/16/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/16/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/16/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/15/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/9/2026 Reiterated RatingPositive
4/8/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/26/2026 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
1/28/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/22/2026 DowngradeNeutralUnderperform
1/22/2026 DowngradeUnderperform
1/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
1/15/2026Set TargetHoldOutperform$1,415.00+11.97%
12/16/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
12/3/2025Boost TargetBuy$1,092.00 ➝ $1,331.00+19.95%
11/7/2025Set Target$1,200.00+17.44%
10/17/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
10/16/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/10/2025 DowngradeHold
10/6/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral
9/29/2025 UpgradeNeutralOutperform
9/22/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy
9/18/2025 DowngradeHold
9/12/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/3/2024Initiated CoverageOutperform$858.00+20.60%

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Should I Buy ASML Stock? ASML Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these ASML pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ASML
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in ASML Holding:

  • ASML Holding is experiencing a surge in demand for its advanced photolithography systems, particularly due to the growing need for AI chip production, positioning it as a critical supplier in the semiconductor industry.
  • The current stock price is around $1,504, reflecting strong investor interest and confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • ASML Holding has been actively executing its share buyback program, which supports earnings per share (EPS) and provides immediate demand for its stock, enhancing shareholder value.
  • Recent capital flows into semiconductor ETFs linked to AI infrastructure indicate robust market demand, which is likely to benefit ASML Holding as a key player in this sector.
  • Analyst ratings for ASML Holding are predominantly positive, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting strong market confidence in its future performance.

ASML
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in ASML Holding for these reasons:

  • Proposed U.S. legislation and tighter export controls could limit ASML Holding's ability to ship and service machines in China, a significant market for its revenue.
  • Recent investor focus on softer margin guidance for the upcoming quarter has created uncertainty, leading to short-term volatility in the stock price.
  • While ASML Holding's corporate giving initiatives, such as a $1.65 million grant to expand STEM access, enhance its public relations, they do not materially impact the company's financial fundamentals.
  • High valuation metrics, including a premium price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, raise concerns about the stock's sensitivity to market fluctuations and potential overvaluation.
  • Short-term risks related to export control uncertainties and shipment timing could negatively affect investor sentiment and stock performance in the near future.

ASML Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 32 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for ASML is $1,504.38, with a high forecast of $1,971.00 and a low forecast of $1,150.00.

32 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ASML in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 21 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ASML shares.

According to analysts, ASML's stock has a predicted upside of 3.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, ASML's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like ASML more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for ASML is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ASML compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ASML) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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