ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) Trading Down 3.2% – Should You Sell?

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) dropped 3.2% on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $1,371.91 and last traded at $1,395.88. Approximately 2,200,474 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 6% from the average daily volume of 2,338,683 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1,441.39.

More ASML News

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein raised its price target and kept an Outperform rating, highlighting an upgraded 2026 outlook that supports higher upside expectations. Bernstein Raises PT on ASML Holding
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at JPMorgan reaffirmed a “buy” rating, which supports continued institutional confidence in ASML’s growth trajectory. ASML receives a buy rating from JP Morgan
• Positive Sentiment: Reports point to record AI-driven orders — analysts say ASML’s AI “supercycle” bookings have materially exceeded Street expectations, underpinning revenue and backlog strength. ASML’s AI Supercycle Orders Just Doubled Street Expectations
• Positive Sentiment: ASML disclosed transactions under its ongoing share buyback program, a direct shareholder-return action that can support the share price over time. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
• Positive Sentiment: ASML made Zacks’ momentum “Strong Buy” list, reinforcing positive momentum signals from some quant and analyst screens. Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 2nd
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-form bullish takes (e.g., Motley Fool) argue ASML could be one of the best semiconductor stocks in 2026 given 2025 strength (revenue, orders, cash). These are thematic/long-horizon supports rather than immediate catalysts. Prediction: ASML Could Be One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks of 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest notices in the feeds show a large increase was reported but the published figures show zero shares and NaN changes — this data inconsistency can create uncertainty for traders tracking short activity. (Data feed entries 2/2–2/3)
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysis warns of a potential “bull trap” as momentum cools after strong January gains; that cautionary view can trigger profit-taking and pressure near-term performance. ASML: Primary AI Beneficiary – Potential Bull Trap As Momentum Falters
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and recent run-up: ASML trades at a high multiple after a large January rally, which raises short-term downside risk from profit-taking despite strong fundamentals. (Background market data)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America lifted their price target on ASML from $1,092.00 to $1,331.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of ASML to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,475.00.

ASML Trading Down 3.2%

The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,187.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $991.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.26. The firm has a market capitalization of $548.98 billion, a PE ratio of 54.06, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.86.

ASML Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared 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. This is a boost from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 27th. ASML’s dividend payout ratio is presently 24.79%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ASML

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ASML. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of ASML by 153.8% during the second quarter. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC now owns 33 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. City Holding Co. purchased a new position in shares of ASML in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc boosted its stake in ASML by 78.9% in the 2nd 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, North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its stake in ASML by 68.8% during the 4th quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 27 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

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.