ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Down 2.4% – Here’s Why
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat GemASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Get Free Report) shares were down 2.4% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $1,354.02 and last traded at $1,355.17. Approximately 1,352,865 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 27% from the average daily volume of 1,852,896 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,389.16.
Trending Headlines about ASML
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/bull case: Several outlets and firms (TD Cowen, Barron’s coverage) argue the recent pullback makes ASML an attractive buy given durable AI-related demand for advanced lithography and a strong multi‑year performance track record. TD Cowen buy case
- Positive Sentiment: Valuation/long‑term outlook supportive: Coverage from Yahoo Finance and The Motley Fool highlights strong 3–5 year returns and the case that ASML stands to benefit as AI chip capacity ramps, supporting a long‑term growth thesis. Valuation assessment
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed institutional activity: QuiverQuant data shows large recent portfolio moves both adding to and trimming ASML positions (e.g., Arrowstreet added, JPMorgan reduced), indicating rebalancing rather than a clear directional bet. Institutional flows
- Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting appears anomalous: Recent short‑interest entries show “0 shares” and NaN changes — likely a data glitch, so don’t read too much into those figures until exchanges/custodians correct them.
- Negative Sentiment: Macro risk‑off: Rising rate/inflation and geopolitical worries (including oil/region tensions) are pressuring growth and semiconductor names, hitting ASML’s sentiment alongside peers. Macro risk-off
- Negative Sentiment: Restructuring/near‑term execution risk: ASML’s announced streamlining of Technology/IT and reductions in management roles has left some employee uncertainty and could create near‑term costs or execution questions that weigh on sentiment. Restructuring overhang
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently commented on ASML shares. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on ASML from $1,550.00 to $1,625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,475.00.
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ASML Stock Performance
The company has a 50 day moving average of $1,392.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,142.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The company has a market capitalization of $518.05 billion, a PE ratio of 51.02, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.88.
ASML Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a $3.1771 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s payout ratio is currently 25.10%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at about $218,000. Fund Advisors of America Inc FL purchased a new stake in ASML in the fourth quarter worth about $1,430,000. Bawa N Mallick Trust bought a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $214,000. Meadowbrook Advisors Group LLC bought a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $248,000. Finally, Larry Mathis Financial Planning LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $366,000. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
ASML Company 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.