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Highlights

  • JPMorgan reiterated "buy" rating on ASML shares in latest analyst report.
  • Multiple brokerages issued mixed ratings, consensus stands at "Moderate Buy".
  • Average analyst target price is USD 923.80, reflecting sector reassessment.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report released Tuesday, according to MarketScreener. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer remains under close watch by the investment community as analyst targets adjust amid recent earnings results.

Other research firms also updated their outlooks on ASML in recent months. UBS Group upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "buy" on September 5. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded the stock from "buy" to "hold" on June 26. Citigroup reiterated its "buy" rating on May 19. Barclays maintained a "neutral" rating in its most recent research note, while Erste Group Bank restated a "hold" rating on July 23.

Based on MarketBeat data, ASML currently carries two Strong Buy ratings, seven Buy ratings, and six Hold ratings, leading to a consensus classification of "Moderate Buy." The average target price across covering brokerages stands at USD 923.80.

ASML released its quarterly results on July 16. The company reported earnings per share of USD 4.55, falling short of analyst expectations of USD 5.94 by USD 1.39. Return on equity reached 49.47%, and net margin stood at 26.95%. Revenue for the quarter was USD 8.94 billion, above consensus estimates of USD 8.72 billion and representing a 23.2% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year. In that period, ASML had reported earnings per share of USD 4.01.

ASML Holding N.V. develops, produces, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems for global chipmakers. Its product portfolio includes lithography, metrology, and inspection systems, with key offerings in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography and deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography technologies. These systems are used to manufacture a wide range of semiconductor nodes and processes across the industry.