ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading Up 4.4% – Time to Buy?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) shares traded up 4.4% on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $1,855.91 and last traded at $1,841.18. Approximately 2,190,681 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 17% from the average session volume of 1,867,733 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,762.77.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BofA raised its price target on ASML and kept a Buy rating, citing higher earnings estimates and continued strength in the company’s long-term growth outlook. ASML Holding (ASML): The Best All-Time High Stock with Legs to Rally Further
• Positive Sentiment: Investors remain focused on ASML’s dominant role in advanced chipmaking equipment, with AI infrastructure spending and foundry expansion continuing to support demand for its EUV tools. ASML’s Chip Dominance Runs Into New Silicon Boundaries
• Positive Sentiment: New coverage highlighted ASML as a long-term AI beneficiary and one of billionaire David Tepper’s long-held stock picks, reinforcing the company’s appeal as a strategic semiconductor leader. ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Is One Of Billionaire David Tepper’s Longest Held AI Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML and TNO announced a collaboration to scale European photonic chip manufacturing, which adds to the company’s technology leadership but is unlikely to move the stock sharply on its own. TNO and ASML join forces to scale European photonic chip manufacturing
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary also pointed to ASML’s strong moat in EUV lithography and its key role in AI chip production, but this was largely a valuation and long-term thesis rather than a new catalyst. SpaceX Has Real Value — But These 3 Stocks Have Better Odds Right Now
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports warned that ASML faces renewed China risk as Dutch officials lobby against potential U.S. export curbs that could further restrict sales to China, a market that still represents a meaningful share of revenue. ASML Faces New China Risk as 19% Sales Market Comes Under Pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage on Europe pushing back against Washington’s chip war underscored the same overhang: stricter controls could limit ASML’s ability to sell older-generation tools into China. Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
• Negative Sentiment: A separate article argued ASML’s stock has become more exposed to “peak euphoria” risk, suggesting valuation is running ahead of near-term fundamentals. ASML: Peak Euphoria Risk Has Risen Sharply

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have commented on ASML shares. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Zacks Research upgraded ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,772.62.

ASML Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $724.10 billion, a PE ratio of 66.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.82. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,615.76 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,416.35.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. As a group, research analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of ASML

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. Resources Management Corp CT ADV raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 1,150.0% in the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.