ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Stock Price Target Cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) had its price objective decreased by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $2,400.00 to $2,350.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 42.58% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on ASML. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Zacks Research lowered ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Bank of America boosted their price target on ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on ASML from $1,971.00 to $2,623.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, ASML currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $2,079.12.

ASML Stock Down 0.1%

ASML stock traded down $1.85 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $1,648.15. The stock had a trading volume of 963,003 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,749,899. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The stock has a market capitalization of $648.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 1.77. ASML has a 12-month low of $946.11 and a 12-month high of $1,999.96. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $1,742.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,668.37.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, September 27th. The semiconductor company reported $14.71 EPS for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%. The firm had revenue of $13.27 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts anticipate that ASML will post 43.70 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. KG Capital Management boosted its position in ASML by 7.8% in the third quarter. KG Capital Management now owns 413 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $748,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Loftus Peak Pty Ltd increased its position in shares of ASML by 35.4% during the 3rd quarter. Loftus Peak Pty Ltd now owns 21,188 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $38,386,000 after purchasing an additional 5,543 shares during the last quarter. B.A. Schrock Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter valued at about $727,000. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,339 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,426,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Generate Investment Management Ltd lifted its stake in shares of ASML by 177.0% in the 3rd quarter. Generate Investment Management Ltd now owns 36,778 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $66,630,000 after purchasing an additional 23,500 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q3 results: ASML reported approximately €11.7 billion in revenue and €5.0 billion in net income. Adjusted earnings of $14.89 per share exceeded the $12.17 consensus estimate, while revenue increased roughly 55% year over year. Upgrade demand and higher margins were key drivers. ASML earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and durable AI demand: The company lifted its 2026 sales outlook and provided fourth-quarter revenue guidance above analyst expectations. Management also said customer order interest extends through 2030, supported by demand for EUV lithography equipment used in advanced AI chips. ASML demand and earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Supply scarcity supports long-term fundamentals: ASML said planned production will not fully satisfy customer demand in 2027 and 2028. While this limits near-term shipments, it indicates significant pricing power and visibility for the company’s high-end chipmaking systems. ASML supply constraints article
• Neutral Sentiment: Market reaction is broader than company-specific: ASML’s results failed to revive the AI trade as investors awaited inflation data and continued taking profits across semiconductor-equipment stocks after a powerful rally. This suggests macro positioning is offsetting the earnings beat. Market reaction to ASML earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution concerns: Analysts see ASML as a high-quality company, but its elevated valuation leaves less room for disappointment. The quarterly revenue figure slightly missed estimates, and capacity constraints could defer revenue even while demand remains strong. ASML valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical risk remains: Potential U.S. restrictions on DUV equipment sales to China, along with uncertainty involving China and Taiwan, could limit an important market and complicate future growth. ASML China export restrictions article

ASML Company Profile

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures advanced lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment projects patterns onto silicon wafers, enabling the creation of increasingly smaller and more powerful semiconductor features.

ASML’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, and related metrology and inspection solutions.