Equities Analysts Set Expectations for ASML FY2026 Earnings

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) – Equities research analysts at Erste Group Bank lifted their FY2026 EPS estimates for ASML in a research note issued to investors on Monday, July 27th. Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel now forecasts that the semiconductor company will post earnings of $44.50 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $36.94. The consensus estimate for ASML’s current full-year earnings is $43.60 per share. Erste Group Bank also issued estimates for ASML’s FY2027 earnings at $61.40 EPS.

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, June 28th. The semiconductor company reported $8.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $10.64 billion during the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 30.11% and a return on equity of 52.71%.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Zacks Research cut ASML from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 3rd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on ASML from $1,700.00 to $2,000.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, ASML presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,970.33.

ASML Trading Up 6.5%

Shares of ASML stock opened at $1,651.44 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $649.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.38, a P/E/G ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.78. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,762.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,537.28. ASML has a 1-year low of $683.48 and a 1-year high of $1,999.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.80.

Institutional Trading of ASML

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ASML. Boston Common Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the 1st quarter valued at $4,355,000. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. lifted its stake 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 acquiring an additional 760 shares in the last quarter. Bingham Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in ASML during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,444,000. Ervin Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in ASML by 1,236.4% during the 4th quarter. Ervin Investment Management LLC now owns 33,037 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 30,565 shares during the period. Finally, Keybank National Association OH grew its position 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 acquiring an additional 11,459 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

ASML Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 28th will be issued a dividend of $2.1507 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 28th. This represents a $8.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is currently 22.59%.

Key Stories Impacting ASML

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ASML’s technological lead, particularly its monopoly in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, is expected to remain intact. Analysts also believe China’s domestically developed deep ultraviolet (DUV) equipment will have limited impact in the coming years. ASML’s plan to expand advanced DUV capacity by approximately 30% further supports its competitive position. ASML Stock Rebounds as China Threat Looks Less Immediate
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, while continued artificial-intelligence chip demand is expected to support spending on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. ASML Given Consensus Moderate Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts say ASML is testing a major support zone following its recent advance. Holding that level could allow the broader bullish trend to resume, while a breakdown could signal a deeper correction. ASML Price Forecast and Support Test
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho analyst Jordan Klein describes the current market as driven heavily by investor sentiment, meaning even strong earnings or guidance may not consistently determine stock performance. ASML is listed among his preferred stocks, but the commentary highlights elevated market volatility. ASML, Lam Research, and Other Stocks to Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Despite strong long-term gains and AI-related demand, analysts question whether ASML’s valuation already reflects much of that growth. Taiwan Semiconductor currently offers a more attractive valuation, stronger price momentum and better analyst sentiment. ASML Versus Taiwan Semiconductor
• Negative Sentiment: ASML has recently pulled back substantially, and valuation analysis continues to look cautious after its large one-year rally. China revenue is also expected to decline, leaving investors focused on whether AI optimism and future equipment demand are already priced into the shares. ASML Looks Fully Valued After a Pullback

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.