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ASML (ASML) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
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In the latest trading session, ASML (ASML - Free Report) closed at $1,317.23, marking a -3.13% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.11%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.13%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.18%.
The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers's stock has dropped by 2.83% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.85% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.28%.
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 April 15, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $7.64, reflecting a 21.08% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $10.21 billion, reflecting a 25.38% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $33.91 per share and a revenue of $43.99 billion, demonstrating changes of +21.32% and +18.98%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for ASML should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.7% higher within the past month. Right now, ASML possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note ASML's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 40.1. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 40.06.
It is also worth noting that ASML currently has a PEG ratio of 1.31. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.69 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 6, positioning it in the top 3% 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 use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
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ASML (ASML) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
In the latest trading session, ASML (ASML - Free Report) closed at $1,317.23, marking a -3.13% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.11%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.13%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.18%.
The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers's stock has dropped by 2.83% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.85% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.28%.
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 April 15, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $7.64, reflecting a 21.08% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $10.21 billion, reflecting a 25.38% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $33.91 per share and a revenue of $43.99 billion, demonstrating changes of +21.32% and +18.98%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for ASML should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.7% higher within the past month. Right now, ASML possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note ASML's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 40.1. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 40.06.
It is also worth noting that ASML currently has a PEG ratio of 1.31. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.69 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 6, positioning it in the top 3% 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 use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.