ASML Holding N.V. $ASML Shares Sold by Bessemer Group Inc.

Bessemer Group Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 113,204 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 359 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc.’s holdings in ASML were worth $149,524,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its holdings 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 buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in ASML by 1,150.0% in the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its position in ASML by 68.8% in the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new stake in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

ASML Stock Performance

NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,784.87 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.36, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The business’s 50 day moving average is $1,728.88 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,498.68. ASML Holding N.V. has a 12-month low of $683.48 and a 12-month high of $1,999.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $701.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.53, a PEG ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.78.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 54.12% and a net margin of 30.11%. Research analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.6 EPS for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be given a $2.1507 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is presently 38.63%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on ASML shares. Morningstar cut ASML to a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Bank of America upped their price target on ASML from $2,268.00 to $2,345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,970.33.

Trending Headlines about ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML beat second-quarter expectations on both revenue and profit, with stronger margins and higher installed-base sales helping results. ASML tops Q2 estimates on AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 sales forecast again and lifted its margin outlook, signaling that AI-related chip demand is still accelerating and that customers are expanding capacity. ASML hikes sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts reacted favorably, with multiple firms raising price targets and calling out strong unit demand, better pricing power, and ASML’s key role in the AI buildout. Tech stocks live updates: Tech stocks rise as ASML raises forecast on strong demand for AI chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Intel said it reached a High-NA EUV manufacturing milestone with ASML, reinforcing the technology’s adoption and ASML’s leadership in next-generation lithography. Intel (INTC) Reaches High NA EUV Milestone
• Negative Sentiment: The broader semiconductor group was pressured as investors worried about capital spending and free cash flow after TSMC’s update, which spilled over into related chip names. Why Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock Is Down Today

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.