ASML Climbs 0.79% on Mixed Earnings Outlook Ranks 80th in 1.02 Billion Dollar Trading Volume

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) closed 0.79% higher on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $1.02 billion, ranking 80th in market activity. The stock’s recent performance reflects mixed signals from earnings revisions and revenue forecasts.

Earnings estimates for the current quarter project $6.30 per share, a 8.6% year-over-year increase, while fiscal year 2025 consensus remains unchanged at $28.13 per share, signaling 35.1% growth from 2024. However, next fiscal year estimates show a muted 1.5% rise to $28.55. Revenue expectations for the current quarter stand at $8.81 billion, up 7.3% annually, though next fiscal year projections fell 0.9% to $37.5 billion, indicating potential near-term headwinds.

Analyst revisions and valuation metrics highlight a premium pricing structure. ASML’s Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) underscores near-term underperformance risks relative to the broader market. Despite three positive earnings surprises in the past four quarters, the stock’s forward price-to-earnings ratio and peer comparison suggest it trades at a significant valuation premium, complicating short-term momentum.

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