Kestra Advisory Services LLC Lowers Holdings in ASML Holding N.V. $ASML

Kestra Advisory Services LLC reduced its position in ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) by 2.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 23,059 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 576 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in ASML were worth $30,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Gradient Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of ASML by 424.3% in the fourth quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 14,388 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $15,393,000 after acquiring an additional 11,644 shares during the last quarter. Bingham Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the fourth quarter valued at $1,444,000. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its position in ASML by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. now owns 22,467 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $24,036,000 after purchasing an additional 760 shares in the last quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC raised its stake in ASML by 1,236.4% in the 4th quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC now owns 33,037 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 30,565 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Keybank National Association OH raised its stake in ASML by 21.3% in the 4th quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 65,354 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $69,920,000 after purchasing an additional 11,459 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of ASML stock traded down $6.93 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $1,797.32. 1,216,618 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,960,671. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $1,705.68 and a 200 day moving average of $1,475.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. ASML Holding N.V. has a 1 year low of $683.48 and a 1 year high of $1,999.96. The firm has a market cap of $706.85 billion, a PE ratio of 64.47, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.78.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last released its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. The firm had revenue of $10.15 billion during the quarter. Analysts expect that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.62 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday. Finally, DZ Bank reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, ASML has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,854.12.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target on ASML and kept an Outperform rating, reinforcing the view that the company remains a long-term winner in advanced chip equipment demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple recent articles argue ASML’s specialized lithography machines make it an essential supplier to AI chip makers, and that pullbacks tied to sector volatility may create buying opportunities. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: ASML has also been highlighted as a potential beneficiary of renewed strength in semiconductor stocks and AI-related chip demand ahead of earnings. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed no meaningful increase in actual short positioning, so this does not appear to be a major bearish catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: One market note said ASML may beat earnings, but warned that a good report may not be enough to justify the stock’s valuation if guidance or broader chip demand disappoints. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to flag ASML’s lofty valuation, China export curbs, and rising competition as reasons to be cautious heading into results. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Recent semiconductor market swings and event-driven selling in Asian chip stocks have added volatility to the group, which can pressure ASML even when its long-term fundamentals remain strong.

ASML 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.