Why ASML (ASML) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

ASML (ASML) closed the most recent trading day at $962.61, moving +1.17% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.48%. The stock of equipment supplier to semiconductor makers has risen by 28.13% in the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of ASML in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 15, 2025. In that report, analysts expect ASML to post earnings of $6.36 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 9.66%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $8.81 billion, indicating a 7.34% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $28.24 per share and a revenue of $37.83 billion, demonstrating changes of +35.64% and +23.81%, respectively, from the preceding year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for ASML. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook. Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.41% increase. As of now, ASML holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should also note ASML's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 33.69. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 31.5. We can also see that ASML currently has a PEG ratio of 1.61. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.33 at yesterday's closing price. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 3, this industry ranks in the top 2% of all industries, numbering over 250. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. To follow ASML in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com. 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