asml continues share repurchase, signaling confidence
Veldhoven, Monday, 17 March 2025.
asml holding n.v. has released details of its ongoing share buyback program. This initiative, which started in november 2022, aims to return capital to shareholders. Between march 10 and march 14, asml repurchased approximately 100,000 shares daily, investing around €64.8 million each day. The buyback adheres to market abuse regulations. This move reflects asml’s commitment to boosting shareholder value through strategic capital allocation.
buyback details
On March 10, 2025, ASML repurchased 100,368 shares at a weighted average price of €645.77, totaling €64,814,483 [1]. The following day, March 11, saw the repurchase of 101,616 shares at €637.84, amounting to €64,814,749 [1]. March 12 involved buying back 100,883 shares at €642.47, costing €64,814,452 [1]. ASML continued on March 13, repurchasing 100,469 shares at €645.12, for a total of €64,814,260 [1]. The final transaction on March 14 included 99,168 shares at €653.59, valued at €64,814,787 [1]. These transactions demonstrate a consistent strategy in ASML’s capital deployment.
market position and technological leadership
ASML is a key player in the semiconductor equipment industry, specializing in photolithography systems [2]. These systems include extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography [2]. ASML’s technology enables the miniaturization of semiconductors [2]. The company designs, produces, markets, and services lithography, metrology, and inspection systems [2]. ASML’s focus on research and development and strong relationships with chipmakers underpins its market position [2]. This technological leadership is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the semiconductor industry.
stock market impact
The share buyback program can influence ASML’s stock price and market capitalization. As of March 17, 2025, ASML Holding’s stock price is $730.33, and its market capitalization is approximately $284.1 billion [2]. Share buybacks reduce the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and making the stock more attractive to investors [GPT]. Such actions often signal management’s confidence in the company’s future performance [GPT]. The buyback program is being made public in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014) [1].