NASDAQ · ASML
Technology · Semiconductors
$1,744.61
Down-$29.60 (-1.70%)
Updated Sep 24, 2026, 2:02 PM
SID Score
7.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
47/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
ASML closed at $1,744.61 after 20 trading sessions, down 0.06% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $1,731.20 | $1,746.605 | $1,704.30 | $1,744.61 | 1.26M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $1,696.00 | $1,749.70 | $1,694.29 | $1,747.90 | 1.18M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $1,693.07 | $1,722.33 | $1,677.09 | $1,711.32 | 1.32M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $1,630.00 | $1,681.61 | $1,628.27 | $1,679.92 | 2.53M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $1,637.07 | $1,638.70 | $1,614.015 | $1,629.67 | 1.4M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $1,629.85 | $1,629.85 | $1,584.54 | $1,602.22 | 1.34M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $1,615.61 | $1,616.55 | $1,575.78 | $1,591.48 | 1.58M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $1,594.21 | $1,610.41 | $1,572.84 | $1,575.15 | 1.97M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1,726.87 | $1,727.3099 | $1,696.21 | $1,698.30 | 881.94K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $1,688.51 | $1,716.63 | $1,681.58 | $1,687.43 | 1.08M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $1,727.72 | $1,750.89 | $1,722.92 | $1,729.52 | 1.06M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $1,774.35 | $1,790.00 | $1,743.09 | $1,764.85 | 1.35M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $1,678.74 | $1,721.66 | $1,675.925 | $1,714.88 | 1.29M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $1,642.387 | $1,656.31 | $1,619.34 | $1,646.19 | 1.44M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $1,672.21 | $1,688.655 | $1,650.201 | $1,682.30 | 873.74K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $1,680.74 | $1,684.00 | $1,651.21 | $1,665.14 | 1.01M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $1,708.68 | $1,716.90 | $1,679.33 | $1,696.01 | 1.21M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $1,734.75 | $1,740.00 | $1,692.88 | $1,696.16 | 1.26M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $1,746.53 | $1,751.78 | $1,719.11 | $1,735.01 | 1.03M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $1,746.33 | $1,761.71 | $1,732.3501 | $1,745.64 | 879.34K |
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ASML research
Company profile and research snapshot.
ASML is the leader in lithography systems for manufacturing semiconductors with 90% market share. Lithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. Lithography allows chipmakers to increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's largest clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | TD COWEN | Buy | — |
| Jul 12, 2026 | DAY BY DAY | Buy | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | BANCO SANTANDER | Underperform | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ROTHSCHILD & CO REDBURN | Buy | — |
| Jul 7, 2026 | KBC SECURITIES | Hold | — |
Generated Sep 23, 2026, 9:06 PM
ASML is down just $3.29 (0.19%) in today's session, reflecting a stable trading day despite mixed developments across the semiconductor equipment landscape. The modest decline masks a complex narrative of strong operational momentum tempered by macroeconomic concerns about regional chip competitiveness.
Bottom line: ASML's flat trading masks a fundamentally sound business benefiting from robust AI infrastructure demand and operational excellence, though near-term sentiment is tempered by geopolitical concerns about regional chip competitiveness and broader market uncertainty about AI valuations. Investors should view current price stability as a potential accumulation opportunity, while monitoring European regulatory developments and macro AI sentiment as key risk factors. The company's critical position in the semiconductor supply chain and active capital return program support a constructive longer-term outlook despite near-term consolidation.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
ASML commands a near-monopoly on essential chipmaking equipment with a 29% net margin and strong cash flow, while Intel navigates a turnaround with negative earnings and government ties.
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Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
ASML Holding N.V. shares traded at $1,744.61, reflecting a modest decline of 0.9% over the trailing one-month period and a 1.72% decrease over the past three months, per SID market data. Despite near-term softness, the stock has delivered an 87.51% gain over the trailing twelve months, substantially outperforming the broader technology sector. From a technical standpoint, ASML trades above both its 50-day moving average of $1,720.87 and its 200-day moving average of $1,515.52, indicating sustained upward momentum on longer timeframes. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 57.4, positioning the stock in neutral territory without overbought or oversold signals. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 1.67 million shares, according to Massive/Polygon data. ASML's beta of 1.462 indicates meaningfully higher volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its position in the semiconductor equipment space. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $562.2 billion.
ASML Holding N.V. carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.61, reflecting a premium valuation that significantly exceeds the broader technology sector average, per SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at 24.05, suggesting that the current earnings multiple substantially outpaces its projected earnings growth rate and indicating limited near-term value on a growth-adjusted basis. ASML's price-to-book ratio of 24.31 further underscores the premium investors assign to the company's dominant market position in advanced lithography equipment, according to SEC filings. The stock offers a dividend yield of 0.54%, providing modest income return relative to its elevated share price. At a market capitalization of $562.2 billion, ASML ranks among the most valuable semiconductor equipment companies globally. The valuation metrics collectively reflect the market's recognition of ASML's near-monopoly status in extreme ultraviolet lithography technology, though current multiples leave limited margin for execution missteps.
ASML Holding N.V. registers a composite smart money score of 47 out of 100 with a neutral signal, per SID market data. Institutional positioning represents the strongest component at 21.0 out of 25, reflecting robust ownership by major fund managers and indicating continued confidence from large asset allocators. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, suggesting a moderate level of insider transactions without a strong directional bias, according to SEC Form 4 filings. Dark pool activity registers at 9.2 out of 25, indicating below-average levels of institutional block trading through alternative venues, which may reflect reduced urgency among large players to accumulate or distribute shares. Congressional trading activity scores 4.6 out of 25, showing minimal disclosed activity by U.S. legislators. The divergence between high institutional conviction and muted insider activity creates a mixed signal. Per 13F institutional filings, the strong institutional score aligns with ASML's inclusion in major global indices and its status as a core semiconductor equipment holding among growth-oriented funds.
ASML Holding N.V. has demonstrated mixed recent earnings execution, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter ending January 2026, the company posted earnings per share of $8.56, missing the consensus estimate of $9.01 by $0.45, marking a notable shortfall. However, performance improved in subsequent quarters, with April 2026 EPS of $8.37 exceeding the $7.72 estimate by $0.65, and July 2026 EPS of $8.824 surpassing the $7.98 consensus by $0.844. This upward trajectory in beat magnitude suggests strengthening operational execution and potentially improving demand dynamics. The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for October 14, 2026, with analyst estimates projecting EPS of $12.54, representing a significant sequential increase from prior quarters. Per analyst estimates, the substantial step-up in expected earnings reflects anticipated revenue acceleration driven by EUV system deliveries and advanced technology node adoption among leading chipmakers.
Wall Street coverage of ASML Holding N.V. reflects predominantly positive sentiment with one notable exception, per Wall Street analyst reports. TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on July 14, 2026, maintaining its constructive stance on the company's growth trajectory. Day by Day similarly maintained a Buy rating on July 12, 2026, while Rothschild & Co Redburn reiterated its Buy recommendation on July 8, 2026, underscoring broad bullish consensus among coverage analysts. KBC Securities maintained a Hold rating on July 7, 2026, reflecting a more measured outlook. The most significant recent change came from Banco Santander, which downgraded ASML to Underperform from Outperform on July 9, 2026, representing the sole bearish pivot among recent coverage updates. Per SID consensus data, the majority of tracked analysts maintain Buy-equivalent ratings, though the Banco Santander downgrade introduces a dissenting view that investors should monitor. The concentration of reaffirmed Buy ratings suggests sustained institutional confidence in ASML's fundamental positioning.
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