ASML’s (ASML) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at Barclays

Barclays reissued their neutral rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a research report sent to investors on Monday,MarketScreener reports.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on ASML. Bank Degroof lowered shares of ASML to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Zacks Research cut shares of ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Grupo Santander lowered shares of ASML to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Santander cut shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,407.00.

ASML Stock Down 2.2%

ASML stock opened at $1,422.92 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $559.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,160.07 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $976.02. ASML has a 1-year low of $578.51 and a 1-year high of $1,493.48.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On ASML

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in ASML by 5.2% during the 1st quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,511 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,664,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of ASML by 141.1% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,871 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,553,000 after buying an additional 4,021 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.1% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 17,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $11,404,000 after buying an additional 10,411 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of ASML by 1.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,168 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $936,000 after acquiring an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, Kathmere Capital Management LLC grew its stake in ASML by 10.9% during the second quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 429 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $344,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 bookings of €13.2B — nearly double expectations — and management raised FY‑26 sales guidance, signaling strong AI‑driven demand for EUV systems. ASML Q4 bookings beat expectations as chipmakers order more to satisfy AI demand
• Positive Sentiment: Posted record 2025 results (net sales ~€32.7B, net income ~€9.6B) and reiterated healthy gross‑margin range for 2026 — evidence of durable demand and strong cash flow generation. ASML reports €32.7 billion total net sales and €9.6 billion net income in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns and shareholder actions: management authorized a ~€12B buyback through 2028 and raised the 2025 dividend ~17%, which supports shareholder value. ASML: Not Cheap, But The 2027-28 Setup Looks Real (Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: multiple firms (BofA, Bernstein, Goldman, Evercore) reiterated buys/top‑pick or raised targets, highlighting limited China risk and upside from edge/AI spending. BofA Sees Limited China Risk for ASML, Maintains Top Pick Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term structural position intact — ASML remains the near‑monopoly supplier of advanced EUV lithography, underpinning multi‑year AI and memory investments (strategic tailwind rather than an immediate catalyst). Explainer: The $250 million ASML ‘printer’ behind Nvidia’s chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data in recent reports appears noisy/unclear and offers little actionable signal today.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed consensus ($8.61 vs. $9.01) even as revenue beat — investors are sensitive to earnings leverage given high expectations. ASML earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance nuance: Q1 revenue guide came in below some street expectations, a possible driver of short‑term disappointment and profit‑taking. ASML earnings report (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Workforce reduction (~1,700 roles) announced to simplify organization — short term negative for sentiment despite potential long‑run cost efficiency. ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts warn ASML is “priced for perfection” after the rally, prompting caution and selective profit‑taking by investors. ASML: Priced For Perfection In An AI Gold Rush (Rating Downgrade)

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.