ASML (ASML) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

ASML (ASML) closed the most recent trading day at $725.85, moving -2.26% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.69%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.55%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.82%. Shares of the equipment supplier to semiconductor makers have appreciated by 6.19% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.71%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.79%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of ASML in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on October 15, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $6.3, indicating a 8.62% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $8.81 billion, up 7.34% from the year-ago period. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $28.13 per share and a revenue of $37.83 billion, indicating changes of +35.11% and +23.81%, respectively, from the former year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for ASML. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system. Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.03% lower. ASML currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Looking at its valuation, ASML is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 26.4. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 26.63. We can also see that ASML currently has a PEG ratio of 1.51. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.24 at yesterday's closing price. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it within the top 41% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions. 5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.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