ASML’s (ASML) “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at UBS Group

UBS Group restated their buy rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a report published on Monday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the company. Hsbc Global Res upgraded ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded ASML from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on ASML from $1,140.00 to $1,450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised ASML from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,392.75.

ASML Trading Up 5.4%

Shares of ASML stock traded up $67.88 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $1,331.60. 2,850,215 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,024,869. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,088.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $935.13. ASML has a fifty-two week low of $578.51 and a fifty-two week high of $1,358.00. The firm has a market cap of $523.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.31.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The semiconductor company reported $6.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.27 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $8.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.99 billion. ASML had a net margin of 27.08% and a return on equity of 47.74%. The firm’s revenue was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $5.28 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that ASML will post 25.17 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in ASML during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in ASML by 153.8% during the second quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its position in 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 purchasing an additional 15 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in ASML in the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s upbeat results and announced spending increase are driving strong demand expectations for chip-equipment suppliers, lifting ASML’s outlook and helping spark a semiconductors rally. ASML tops $500 billion market cap as TSMC results ignite semis rally
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction pushed ASML past the $500B valuation mark and to all‑time highs in Europe, reflecting investor confidence that equipment demand from leading fabs will remain strong. ASML stock surges over 6% today: here’s what’s driving the rally
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness: JPMorgan raised its ASML price target to $1,518 with an Overweight rating, signaling institutional conviction and providing upside guidance for investors. Analyst price target raise reported via Benzinga/TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s installed-base management (services and upgrades) is picking up, adding higher‑margin, recurring revenue that cushions cycle risk in equipment sales. ASML’s Installed Base Management Business Picks Up
• Positive Sentiment: Competitive moat reinforced: ASML’s leadership in EUV technology keeps it well ahead of Chinese rivals, supporting long‑term pricing power and barriers to entry. ASML CEO claims China’s EUV lags by 8 gen ahead of 4Q25 earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market backdrop — tech rebound and stronger futures — contributed to the move, so some price action reflects sector rotation as well as company‑specific news. Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain As Tech Stocks Rebound
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and thematic pieces (e.g., lists of “monopolies” or tech picks) are highlighting ASML’s dominant position — helpful for sentiment but less directly tied to near‑term fundamentals. 3 Unstoppable Monopolies You Should be Buying Now

ASML Company 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.