ASML’s (ASML) Buy Rating Reiterated at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued their buy rating on shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) in a research note published on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports.

A number of other research analysts have also issued reports on ASML. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Friday, January 16th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of ASML from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Santander lowered shares of ASML from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Barclays restated a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a report on Wednesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,504.38.

ASML Stock Up 3.5%

Shares of NASDAQ ASML opened at $1,459.80 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,398.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,221.07. The firm has a market cap of $574.11 billion, a PE ratio of 52.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.88. ASML has a 1 year low of $614.06 and a 1 year high of $1,547.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 0.79.

ASML Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 5th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $3.1771 per share. This is a positive change from ASML’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 27th. This represents a $12.71 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. ASML’s payout ratio is 23.24%.

Institutional Trading of ASML

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of ASML during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its position in shares of ASML by 78.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 34 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the period. Finally, Resources Management Corp CT ADV grew its position in shares of ASML by 1,150.0% during the 4th quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 25 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.07% of the company’s stock.

ASML News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and management raised 2026 revenue guidance to €36–40B, signaling stronger-than-expected AI and memory demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: ASML says EUV demand is outpacing supply and has increased low‑NA EUV capacity targets, supporting medium-term equipment growth. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Major banks reaffirm/upgrade ASML (Berenberg, Deutsche Bank) and analysts point to ASML/TSMC results as confirmation that hyperscaler AI spending remains strong. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some observers note ASML’s valuation premium has shrunk even as shares run higher YTD — a reminder valuation multiples are compressing versus peers. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: DZ Bank reaffirmed a neutral rating, reflecting mixed views on near-term visibility despite solid fundamentals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Export controls are reducing China sales and contributed to a recent pullback; regional constraints remain a risk to top-line growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Management stopped publishing quarterly bookings and gave a softer Q2 outlook than some expected, increasing short-term demand visibility concerns. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds — supply-chain constraints and negative free cash flow in the quarter — and a moderate post‑earnings selloff show some investors are taking profits. Read More.

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.