Pacific Point Advisors LLC Sells 383 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Pacific Point Advisors LLC decreased its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 17.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,848 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 383 shares during the period. ASML comprises approximately 1.0% of Pacific Point Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. Pacific Point Advisors LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $1,789,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of ASML. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in ASML by 6.3% in the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 4,244,254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,401,304,000 after acquiring an additional 250,934 shares during the last quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 24.9% in the third quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,933,748 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,861,445,000 after buying an additional 385,502 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in shares of ASML by 5.2% in the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 763,590 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $611,933,000 after acquiring an additional 37,994 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in ASML by 14.1% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 583,093 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $467,285,000 after acquiring an additional 72,164 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. increased its holdings in ASML by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 448,798 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $359,662,000 after acquiring an additional 8,070 shares during the period. 26.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,406.61 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $1,245.79 and its 200 day moving average is $1,029.92. The stock has a market cap of $553.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 54.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.89. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1-year low of $578.51 and a 1-year high of $1,493.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

ASML Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be issued a $3.1771 dividend. This represents a $12.71 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.10%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ASML has been the subject of several analyst reports. KGI Securities set a $1,415.00 price target on shares of ASML and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Barclays raised ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price objective on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,475.00.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML is central to AI capex and EU chip ambitions — multiple reports highlight that demand for EUV systems from datacenter and national semiconductor initiatives is driving strong order momentum and sustaining a multi‑year TAM outlook. ASML Sits At Center Of AI Capex Boom And EU Chip Ambitions
• Positive Sentiment: High‑NA EUV moves (Imec) point to longer‑term product roadmap upside — technology advances tied to AI chips could expand addressable market and justify premium long‑term growth expectations. ASML High NA EUV Move At Imec Tied To AI And Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum: ASML has climbed ~11% in the last month on AI demand signals, a ~€38.8B backlog and upward 2026 estimate revisions — factors that support near‑term revenue visibility. ASML Climbs 11% in a Month: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: New single‑stock ETFs (2x) from Direxion that include ASML may boost trading liquidity and give active traders more precise exposure — could increase volume and short‑term interest. Direxion Launches Single-Stock ETFs for ASML, BABA, MRVL, and SOFI
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate transparency push — ASML’s new Transparency Hub (announced/featured in academic forum) improves public disclosure and may help address policy/PR risk, but it’s not an immediate revenue driver. Making the Fine Print Visible: Introducing ASML’s Transparency Hub
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst write‑ups and valuation reviews are proliferating following the share surge — several pieces reassess ASML’s outlook and valuation (mixed conclusions). Assessing ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) After Strong AI-Driven Share Price Surge Assessing ASML Holding’s (NasdaqGS:ASML) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Performance
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest figures in recent feeds show anomalous/zero values (data artifact) — no clear signal of a significant change in short positioning based on the available numbers.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a headwind — ASML’s high P/E (around mid‑50s) and rapid share appreciation prompt concerns that the stock is priced for near‑perfect execution; this keeps some profit‑taking and cautious positioning in play. ASML Climbs 11% in a Month: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

ASML 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.