ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Shares Unloaded by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML). In a filing disclosed on October 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in ASML stock on October 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 10/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 10/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.

ASML Price Performance

ASML opened at $1,675.70 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $1,708.40 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,594.40. The firm has a market capitalization of $645.85 billion, a PE ratio of 41.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 1.77. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52 week low of $946.11 and a 52 week high of $1,999.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.49.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, September 27th. The semiconductor company reported $14.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a return on equity of 64.24% and a net margin of 34.10%. The business had revenue of $13.27 billion for the quarter. As a group, analysts anticipate that ASML Holding N.V. will post 46.54 earnings per share for the current year.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 4th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be issued a $2.1077 dividend. This is a decrease from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $2.1507. This represents a $8.43 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 17.65%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ASML has been the subject of several analyst reports. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of ASML from $2,200.00 to $2,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $2,100.00 price target on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $2,079.12.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its ASML EPS forecasts to $47.56 for fiscal 2026 and $64.62 for fiscal 2027, above its previous estimates. The revisions signal improving confidence in demand for ASML’s lithography systems and future earnings growth. MarketBeat analyst estimate report
• Positive Sentiment: Articles from InvestorPlace and Zacks highlight ASML’s structural competitive advantage. It remains the world’s sole supplier of extreme-ultraviolet lithography equipment, a technology required to manufacture the most advanced chips. Even highly vertically integrated companies such as Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX continue to depend on ASML’s equipment indirectly through leading-edge foundries. InvestorPlace supply-chain article
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks’ long-term growth analysis and Seeking Alpha commentary reinforce the view that ASML’s monopoly-like market position, semiconductor industry exposure and earnings potential make it an attractive growth company. Zacks long-term growth analysis
• Positive Sentiment: ASML is scheduled to pay its next dividend on November 4, providing a near-term income catalyst for shareholders. Finbold dividend report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent options-market coverage points to positioning for a potentially sharp move in ASML shares. This may support near-term momentum, but options activity is a sentiment indicator rather than evidence of improving fundamentals. Zacks options-market analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is the main counterweight: commentary describes ASML as an exceptional business but an expensive stock. With a high earnings multiple, further gains may depend on the company delivering strong growth and avoiding delays in semiconductor-capital-spending plans. Seeking Alpha valuation analysis

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ASML. NBH Bank bought a new stake in ASML during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Field & Main Bank purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 275.0% in the third quarter. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC now owns 15 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Vision Financial Markets LLC acquired a new position in shares of ASML during the third quarter worth $36,000. Finally, Curry Webb Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the third quarter worth $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

ASML Company Profile

ASML Holding N.V. is a Netherlands-based technology company that develops and manufactures advanced lithography systems used by semiconductor manufacturers to produce integrated circuits. Its equipment helps customers transfer intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, a critical step in the production of processors, memory chips and other semiconductor devices.

ASML’s product portfolio includes extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, which support the production of the most advanced chips, as well as deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems for a broad range of semiconductor applications.