ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Given “Neutral” Rating at Jefferies Financial Group

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Zacks Research lowered ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Grupo Santander downgraded ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Santander lowered shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, ASML currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,407.00.

ASML Price Performance

NASDAQ:ASML traded down $15.61 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $1,438.98. The stock had a trading volume of 1,030,400 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,120,863. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.31 and a quick ratio of 0.70. ASML has a one year low of $578.51 and a one year high of $1,493.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $565.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 59.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,152.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $972.87.

Institutional Trading of ASML

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Family Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of ASML by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $983,000 after buying an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC grew its position in shares of ASML by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 384 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $411,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. BOS Asset Management LLC now owns 377 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $403,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of ASML by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 765 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $818,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HBK Sorce Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of ASML by 1.0% during the third quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,067,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record bookings and raised medium‑term outlook — Q4 bookings were ~€13.2B, well above estimates, and management cited durable AI-related demand that lifted guidance. ASML beats on Q4 orders as AI demand lifts outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Company reports strong 2025 financials and issues 2026 sales guidance of roughly €34–€39B with high gross‑margin targets, reinforcing growth expectations from AI and memory. ASML reports €32.7 billion total net sales and €9.6 billion net income in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are boosting targets and reiterating Outperform calls ahead of/after the print, helping momentum in the stock. ASML stock rating reiterated at Outperform by Evercore ISI
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider coverage notes ASML’s unique EUV monopoly and the strategic role of its tools for AI chips — supportive long‑term thesis but highlights reliance on continued high capex from customers. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations as chipmakers order more to satisfy AI demand
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed consensus ($8.61 vs. $9.01) even as revenue beat; investors will watch 2026 margin and earnings delivery closely. ASML Holding Stock Earnings Report
• Negative Sentiment: Management announced ~1,700 job cuts (about 4% of workforce) to simplify the organization — cost savings may help margins but layoffs can signal execution or complexity issues. ASML posts bumper profits, but to slash around 1,700 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation caution — at current levels some analysts warn ASML is “priced for perfection,” meaning future returns depend on continued very high free‑cash‑flow growth. ASML: Priced For Perfection In An AI Gold Rush (Rating Downgrade)

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.