asml gets a vote of confidence: major investment firm increases stake

2025-08-18 asml

Amsterdam, Monday, 18 August 2025.
steward partners investment advisory llc significantly increased its investment in asml holding n.v. by 53% in the first quarter of 2025. the firm now controls 14,123 shares. this move signals strong confidence in asml’s market position, especially in euv lithography. while steward partners’ investment is noteworthy, gamma investing llc made an even bigger splash, increasing its asml stake by an astounding 70,115.5% during the same period. this activity could influence asml’s stock performance and investor sentiment.

institutional investment landscape

Institutional investors maintain a significant presence in ASML, holding 26.07% of the company’s stock [1][7]. Several firms have recently adjusted their positions. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings by 101.0% to 731,271 shares, valued at $484,562,000 [1]. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake by 26.5%, now holding 952,385 shares worth $631,079,000 [1]. These moves reflect ongoing confidence from major financial players in ASML’s prospects [GPT].

asml’s recent market performance

ASML’s stock opened at $742.16 on August 11th [1]. The company’s market capitalization stands at $291.98 billion [1]. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $757.89, while its 200-day moving average is $725.49 [1]. ASML’s one-year range spans from a low of $578.51 to a high of $945.05 [1]. These metrics provide a snapshot of ASML’s valuation and trading behavior in the current market [GPT].

earnings and financial health

ASML released its latest quarterly earnings on July 16th, reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.55 [1]. This fell short of the consensus estimate of $5.94 [1]. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $8.94 billion [1]. ASML’s financial ratios include a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.81, and a current ratio of 1.43 [1]. These figures offer insights into ASML’s profitability and financial stability [GPT].

analyst ratings and future outlook

Analysts anticipate ASML Holding N.V. will post $25.17 EPS for the current fiscal year [1]. ASML currently holds a Moderate Buy rating [1]. Despite this positive outlook, ASML was not among the five stocks recently recommended by top analysts [1]. These ratings suggest a generally favorable view of ASML’s long-term potential, though not without some reservations [GPT].

european market reaction

On August 15th, European stocks showed mixed performance [2]. The pan-European STOXX 600 index decreased slightly by 0.06%, closing at 553.56 points [2]. ASML’s stock price experienced a decline of nearly 1%, influenced by the disappointing financial report from Applied Materials [2]. Broader European indices also reflected this uncertainty, with the German DAX falling 0.07% and the UK FTSE 100 dropping 0.42% [2]. These market movements highlight the interconnectedness of the semiconductor industry and the impact of individual company performance on overall market sentiment [GPT].

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