OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new stake in shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 2,000 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,140,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Family Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in ASML by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Family Capital Management Inc. now owns 919 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $983,000 after buying an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in ASML by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. 44 Wealth Management LLC now owns 657 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $703,000 after buying an additional 7 shares in the last quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC lifted its position in ASML by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Sky Investment Group LLC now owns 384 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in ASML by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. White Lighthouse Investment Management Inc. now owns 365 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $390,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Main Management ETF Advisors LLC lifted its position in ASML by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Main Management ETF Advisors LLC now owns 783 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $838,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. 26.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
ASML News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting ASML this week:
- Positive Sentiment: ASML’s share buyback program continues, with the company repurchasing stock at steadily higher average prices over the past week. Buybacks can support EPS and signal management confidence. ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program
- Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a buy rating on ASML, reinforcing the view that the company remains a key beneficiary of long-term AI and advanced chip demand. ASML gets a buy rating from Bernstein
- Positive Sentiment: The broader semiconductor sector remains very strong, with semiconductor ETFs and chip stocks breaking into new highs. That sector-wide momentum is helping sentiment for ASML, a major supplier to advanced chipmakers. Chips Up 8.8% in One Week: 5 Semiconductor Names Breaking Into New Highs
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage around Elon Musk’s “Terafab” concept highlights ASML’s strategic importance in next-generation chip manufacturing, which supports the investment case, but the articles also argue investors may not need to own the stock given its premium valuation. Elon Musk Needs ASML for Terafab. You Don’t Need ASML Stock in Your Portfolio.
- Negative Sentiment: Some recent commentary argues ASML’s valuation is stretched after its sharp rally, with one piece suggesting investors should instead look at other AI names with more upside and better cash flow profiles. Forget ASML Holding: 1 Unstoppable AI Cash-Flow Machine to Buy Hand Over Fist After the Pullback
ASML Trading Up 1.6%
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, March 30th. The semiconductor company reported $8.28 EPS for the quarter. ASML had a net margin of 27.65% and a return on equity of 48.69%. The business had revenue of $10.15 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts predict that ASML Holding N.V. will post 36.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Freedom Capital raised shares of ASML from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASML in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Morningstar cut shares of ASML to a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, ASML has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,589.63.
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ASML Company 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.
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