ASML (ASML) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

In the latest close session, ASML (ASML) was up +1.16% at $763.20. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.3%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.44%. Heading into today, shares of the equipment supplier to semiconductor makers had gained 3.35% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.65% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.87%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of ASML in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 15, 2025. On that day, ASML is projected to report earnings of $6.3 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 8.62%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $8.81 billion, up 7.34% from the year-ago period. Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $28.13 per share and revenue of $37.83 billion. These totals would mark changes of +35.11% and +23.81%, respectively, from last year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for ASML. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.03% downward. ASML is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). In terms of valuation, ASML is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 26.82. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 27.14. We can additionally observe that ASML currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.53. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.26. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 101, which puts it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report ASML Holding N.V. (ASML): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks