Sigma Planning Corp Buys 487 Shares of ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Sigma Planning Corp lifted its stake in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,024 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 487 shares during the quarter. Sigma Planning Corp’s holdings in ASML were worth $3,994,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of ASML. Gradient Investments LLC grew its holdings in ASML by 424.3% during the 4th quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 14,388 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $15,393,000 after purchasing an additional 11,644 shares during the last quarter. Bingham Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 4th quarter worth about $1,444,000. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in ASML by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. now owns 22,467 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $24,036,000 after purchasing an additional 760 shares during the last quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in ASML by 1,236.4% in the fourth quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC now owns 33,037 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 30,565 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Keybank National Association OH boosted its position in shares of ASML by 21.3% during the fourth quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 65,354 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $69,920,000 after buying an additional 11,459 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ASML opened at $1,816.64 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,723.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,493.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a current ratio of 1.36. ASML Holding N.V. has a one year low of $683.48 and a one year high of $1,999.96. The firm has a market cap of $714.46 billion, a PE ratio of 65.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.78.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 48.69% and a net margin of 27.65%.The firm had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. As a group, equities analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.62 EPS for the current year.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML beat Q2 expectations, reporting stronger-than-expected revenue and profit, which reassured investors that demand for its semiconductor manufacturing tools remains robust. ASML tops Q2 estimates on AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 sales forecast for the second time this year to €43 billion-€45 billion and lifted gross margin guidance to 54%-56%, signaling that AI-related orders are coming in faster than expected. ASML hikes sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: Management said EUV capacity is nearly fully booked through the end of 2027 and that it has room to raise prices on some tools, both of which suggest pricing power and strong forward visibility. ASML has room to raise prices, CFO says
• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s use of ASML’s next-generation High-NA EUV system for Panther Lake production highlights real customer adoption of ASML’s most advanced technology, reinforcing the company’s long-term competitive moat. Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and media coverage broadly frame ASML’s results as a positive signal for the AI semiconductor trade, but those takes mainly reflect the earnings news rather than adding new fundamentals. Why ASML’s AI Monopoly Is Still Getting Stronger
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and China-export risks remain a concern, and investors may still question whether ASML’s premium valuation is fully justified despite the upbeat quarter. Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ASML has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Freedom Capital raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Morningstar cut ASML to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Zacks Research downgraded ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, July 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,891.62.

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.