Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Has $976,000 Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans trimmed its position in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 78.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,008 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 3,642 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in ASML were worth $976,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in ASML in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.8% in the 2nd quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. City Holding Co. bought a new position in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of ASML during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on ASML shares. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, January 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Barclays upgraded shares of ASML from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

More ASML News

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 Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,406.61 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $1,245.79 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,032.10. The stock has a market cap of $553.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.89. ASML Holding N.V. has a 52-week low of $578.51 and a 52-week high of $1,493.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Investors of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. This is an increase from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is 41.83%.

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.