ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

Research Idea

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ASML benefits from strong Q3 (€7.5B sales), optimistic Q4 revenue guidance (€9.2-9.8B), AI-driven semiconductor demand, technical breakout above $1250 with volume support, and strategic portfolio activity, making it a compelling short-term hot idea in semiconductors.

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Idea window: 1/14/2026 – 1/21/2026Sector: Technology

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$1697.65
Market Cap
$650.37B
1D Return
+0.61%
YTD Return
+59.42%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
53.5
P/B
26.0
P/S
16.1
EV/EBITDA
41.3
Div Yield
0.53%

Fundamental Analysis

8.0

Key Financial Insights: • Exceptional Returns • Strong Cash Flow • Distribution Pressure ASML's exceptional profitability and cash generation support its investment appeal, but elevated valuation, declining cash, and heavy shareholder payouts warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Weak Short-Term Trend • Support Area Holding • Breakout Needed Support Level: $1,645–$1,650 Resistance Level: $1,740–$1,765 ASML remains technically weak over the last month, but a sharp rebound from $1,645–$1,650 support could improve the outlook if price breaks $1,740–$1,765 resistance.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Raised Guidance • EUV Demand • China Risk ASML's AI-driven EUV demand and stronger guidance support growth, but elevated valuation and China export risks warrant caution.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

ASML remains a best-in-class EUV franchise, but at ~52x earnings the investment case now hinges on High-NA EUV adoption and AI-driven customer capex meeting elevated expectations—investors should favor entry only if adoption milestones and support near €1,645 hold.

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AI summary updated 6 days ago

Description

ASML designs, manufactures and services semiconductor production equipment, with a core portfolio that includes lithography systems (notably extreme ultraviolet and deep ultraviolet), wafer metrology and inspection tools, and the associated control and computational software. The company also offers refurbishment, upgrades and customer support, and sells its products and services to chipmakers worldwide; it was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jan 14Jan 21ASMLASML Holding N.V.
ASML benefits from strong Q3 (€7.5B sales), optimistic Q4 revenue guidance (€9.2-9.8B), AI-driven semiconductor demand, technical breakout above $1250 with volume support, and strategic portfolio activity, making it a compelling short-term hot idea in semiconductors.
Closed+7.6%
Jan 7Jan 14ASMLASML Holding N.V.
Strong Q3 2025 results with accelerating Q4 revenue guidance, AI-driven demand for semiconductor equipment, technological leadership in EUV/High-NA lithography, and 17% price rise over 21 days support near-term upside despite cash flow challenges.
Closed+2.9%
Dec 4Dec 11ASMLASML Holding N.V.
ASML benefits from strong AI-driven semiconductor demand with Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance, large bookings jump, strategic AI partnerships, share buybacks, and robust technical momentum (+10.8% over 21 days), though near-term geographic and cash flow risks warrant caution.
Closed+1.1%
Oct 13Oct 20ASMLASML Holding N.V.
ASML displays strong short-term upside supported by robust Q2 results, a €33B backlog, ~15% revenue growth target, elevated but solid technical momentum, recent analyst upgrades, and dominant EUV lithography positioning, with AI-driven semiconductor demand underpinning sustained growth amid managed macro and geopolitical risks.
Closed+5.8%
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