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ASML (ASML) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, ASML (ASML - Free Report) closed at $1,771.41, marking a +1.58% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.77%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.67%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.92%.
The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers's stock has climbed by 2.82% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.26% and outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 0.96%.
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 14, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $12.54, signifying a 95.63% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $13.18 billion, up 49.99% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $44.03 per share and a revenue of $50.05 billion, representing changes of +57.53% and +35.38%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for ASML. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-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. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.97% decrease. As of now, ASML holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, ASML is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 39.6. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 32.28.
Also, we should mention that ASML has a PEG ratio of 0.88. 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 currently had an average PEG ratio of 0.88 as of yesterday's close.
The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 9, putting it in the top 4% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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ASML (ASML) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, ASML (ASML - Free Report) closed at $1,771.41, marking a +1.58% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.77%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.67%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.92%.
The equipment supplier to semiconductor makers's stock has climbed by 2.82% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.26% and outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 0.96%.
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 14, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $12.54, signifying a 95.63% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $13.18 billion, up 49.99% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $44.03 per share and a revenue of $50.05 billion, representing changes of +57.53% and +35.38%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for ASML. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-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. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.97% decrease. As of now, ASML holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, ASML is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 39.6. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 32.28.
Also, we should mention that ASML has a PEG ratio of 0.88. 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 currently had an average PEG ratio of 0.88 as of yesterday's close.
The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 9, putting it in the top 4% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.