ASML Rating Analysis: Buy and Hold Perspectives
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
0mins
Source: seekingalpha
- Quant Rating: ASML's SA Quant rating stands at 'Hold' with a score of 3.45, reflecting a combination of very high margins and growth potential, yet its premium valuation above the semiconductor and equipment sectors necessitates caution among investors.
- Wall Street Analysts' View: Wall Street analysts rate ASML as 'Buy' with an average score of 4.43, indicating strong confidence in the company's business, which is nearly at a 'Strong Buy' level, suggesting optimistic market expectations for its future performance.
- Seeking Alpha Perspective: Analysts from Seeking Alpha also assign a 'Hold' rating with a score of 3.46, showing a positive outlook on the stock price and structural tailwinds, but they believe that valuation and macro/geopolitical risks justify the hold stance.
- Future Outlook: ASML targets sales of €34 billion to €39 billion for 2026, driven by AI-induced demand acceleration and a new €12 billion buyback plan, indicating significant growth potential in the coming years.
Trade with 70% Backtested Accuracy
Stop guessing "Should I Buy ASML?" and start using high-conviction signals backed by rigorous historical data.
Sign up today to access powerful investing tools and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Analyst Views on ASML
Wall Street analysts forecast ASML stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ASML is 1344 USD with a low forecast of 1140 USD and a high forecast of 1500 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 1454.590
Low
1140
Averages
1344
High
1500
Current: 1454.590
Low
1140
Averages
1344
High
1500
About ASML
ASML Holding N.V. is a holding company based in the Netherlands. The Company operates through its subsidiaries in the Netherlands, the United States, Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Israel. The Company operates through one business segment which is engage in development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems, consisting of lithography, metrology and inspection systems. The Company offers TWINSCAN systems, equipped with lithography system with a mercury lamp as light source (i-line), Krypton Fluoride (KrF) and Argon Fluoride (ArF) light sources for processing wafers for manufacturing environments for which imaging at a small resolution is required. TWINSCAN systems also include immersion lithography systems (TWINSCAN immersion systems).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
ASML Reports Record Q4 2025 Earnings Driven by AI Demand
- Strong Performance: ASML reported a net revenue of EUR 32.7 billion for 2025, with a gross margin of 52.8% and a net income of EUR 9.6 billion, translating to an earnings per share of nearly EUR 25, highlighting the company's robust growth potential driven by AI demand.
- EUV Business Growth: EUV revenue surged 39% year-on-year, primarily due to an increase in the number of tools and higher sales prices, with expectations for significant growth in the EUV business in 2026, further solidifying ASML's leadership in the semiconductor equipment market.
- Restructuring Plan: The company announced a reduction of 1,700 jobs to enhance engineering capabilities, with plans to create 1,400 engineering positions, reflecting management's strategic focus on boosting innovation and addressing future market demands.
- Future Outlook: Management anticipates net revenue for 2026 to range between EUR 34 billion and EUR 39 billion, representing a 12% growth, while the share of sales from the Chinese market is expected to decrease to 20%, demonstrating a keen ability to adapt to market dynamics.
Continue Reading
ASML Rating Analysis: Buy and Hold Perspectives
- Quant Rating: ASML's SA Quant rating stands at 'Hold' with a score of 3.45, reflecting a combination of very high margins and growth potential, yet its premium valuation above the semiconductor and equipment sectors necessitates caution among investors.
- Wall Street Analysts' View: Wall Street analysts rate ASML as 'Buy' with an average score of 4.43, indicating strong confidence in the company's business, which is nearly at a 'Strong Buy' level, suggesting optimistic market expectations for its future performance.
- Seeking Alpha Perspective: Analysts from Seeking Alpha also assign a 'Hold' rating with a score of 3.46, showing a positive outlook on the stock price and structural tailwinds, but they believe that valuation and macro/geopolitical risks justify the hold stance.
- Future Outlook: ASML targets sales of €34 billion to €39 billion for 2026, driven by AI-induced demand acceleration and a new €12 billion buyback plan, indicating significant growth potential in the coming years.
Continue Reading