Forum Financial Management LP Boosts Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Forum Financial Management LP increased its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 25.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,839 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 572 shares during the quarter. Forum Financial Management LP’s holdings in ASML were worth $2,748,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ASML. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its stake in ASML by 153.8% during the second quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its position in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in ASML in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Washington Trust Advisors Inc. lifted its position in ASML by 129.4% in the second quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 39 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 22 shares during the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the subject of several research analyst reports. HSBC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Mizuho raised shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, September 29th. Barclays reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Evercore ISI restated an “outperform” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, Morningstar cut ASML to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 18th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,270.67.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Forbes outlines a bullish 2026 outlook for ASML driven by high‑NA EUV development and DRAM demand, noting several analyst upgrades and price targets as high as $1,500—supporting upside expectations for revenue and longer‑term margins. What 2026 Has In Store For ASML: High-NA EUV, DRAM
• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein upgraded ASML to Outperform and raised its target to €1,300 (from €800), citing a string of near‑term catalysts and what it sees as sizable upside in 2026–27 equipment demand—an influential upgrade helping to lift sentiment. Why Bernstein Sees 2026–27 as “Big Years” for ASML
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities initiated/returned ASML to a Buy stance (Globe and Mail report), another large house adding conviction to the upgrade-driven rally. ASML Holding (ASML) Gets a Buy from Bank of America Securities
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg Bank issued a Buy on ASML (Globe and Mail), adding to the cluster of brokerages upgrading coverage—amplifying short‑term buying interest. ASML Holding NV (0QB8) Receives a Buy from Berenberg Bank
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho reiterated its Buy on ASML, reinforcing broad analyst support and reducing the risk of a short‑term pullback while upgrades accumulate. Mizuho Securities Remains a Buy on ASML Holding NV (0QB8)
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights rare bullish institutional inflows and long‑term outperformance since 1997, a data point some traders cite as technical support for the rally. See How ASML Thrives on Rare Bullish Inflows
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes and brief press pieces link recent analyst actions to immediate buying (shares rose after upgrades), reinforcing momentum trading into the headline‑driven rebound. ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Up 1.1% After Analyst Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance reviews how recent analyst shifts are changing the narrative on ASML—useful context for investors but largely a summary of the upgrades and differing price targets rather than new fundamentals. How Recent Analyst Shifts Are Rewriting The Story For ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML)
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML issued a statement saying social‑media hacking claims are untrue, removing a short‑term reputational overhang but with limited lasting market impact. ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks explained a recent intraday dip that briefly saw ASML underperform broader markets—reminder that the rally can be volatile and sensitive to news flow and profit‑taking. Why ASML (ASML) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Some reports note that Bernstein trimmed or adjusted an earlier very high (eye‑popping) price target, a reminder that analyst views can swing and that headline targets are not uniform. Bernstein drops eye-popping price target on ASML stock

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,273.88 on Friday. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $578.51 and a 52 week high of $1,282.00. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1,075.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $925.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market cap of $500.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.89 and a beta of 1.86.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.27 by $0.14. The business had revenue of $8.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.99 billion. ASML had a return on equity of 47.74% and a net margin of 27.08%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $5.28 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 25.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 6th. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 29th were given a $1.857 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 29th. This represents a $7.43 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. ASML’s payout ratio is presently 25.80%.

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.