ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Upgraded by Royal Bank Of Canada to “Moderate Buy” Rating

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) was upgraded by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Bank Degroof lowered ASML to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded ASML from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,392.75.

ASML Stock Performance

ASML stock opened at $1,331.60 on Wednesday. ASML has a 1 year low of $578.51 and a 1 year high of $1,358.00. The company’s 50-day moving average is $1,094.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $937.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market cap of $523.69 billion, a PE ratio of 54.20, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.86.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.27 by $0.14. ASML had a net margin of 27.08% and a return on equity of 47.74%. The business had revenue of $8.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.99 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $5.28 earnings per share. ASML’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that ASML will post 25.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 153.8% in the second quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its position in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the second quarter worth $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s upgraded capex outlook directly boosts ASML’s equipment backlog and near‑term demand more than it helps many peers, since ASML supplies critical EUV and advanced lithography tools. Why TSMC’s capex upgrade is a bigger win for ASML than peers?
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised ASML’s price target (now $1,518) and reiterated an overweight view — a notable analyst endorsement that supports further upside expectations. Benzinga JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for ASML
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s upbeat results and spending plans ignited a wider semiconductor rally; reports note ASML’s market cap climbed past $500B as investors priced in stronger equipment demand. ASML tops $500B market cap as TSMC results ignite semis rally
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reaffirmed a “buy” rating, reinforcing institutional support amid the rally. MarketScreener UBS coverage
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s installed‑base / services business is gaining traction (system upgrades, service revenue), which supports recurring revenue and margin resilience. Zacks: Installed base picks up
• Positive Sentiment: ASML CEO comments about China’s EUV lag reinforce ASML’s competitive moat in advanced lithography, a structural positive for long‑term leadership. Digitimes: CEO on China EUV lag
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies and Barclays both reiterated neutral ratings, signaling some analysts see limited near‑term upside despite the positive catalysts. MarketScreener Jefferies MarketScreener Barclays
• Neutral Sentiment: General investor commentary and listicles profile ASML as a dominant monopoly/long‑term winner—helpful for sentiment but not new operational news. 247WallSt: 3 Monopolies
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profit‑taking risk: ASML’s premium valuation (high P/E, large market cap) leaves the stock exposed to short‑term swings if demand forecasts disappoint or broader tech sentiment cools.

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.