ASML stock holds near record levels after earnings and analyst lift
Published on 08/17/2026 at 08:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
ASML Holding N.V. (NL0010273215) traded at $1,844.08 on August 14, 2026, with a market cap of $709.32 billion and a 52-week range of $683.48 to $1,999.96. The latest quarter brought $10.64 billion in revenue and $8.65 in EPS, two figures that still anchor the stock's valuation after its strong 2026 run.
Earnings still set the tone
The most recent earnings snapshot showed revenue of $10.64 billion and net margin of 30.11%, with return on equity at 52.71%. Those figures matter because ASML's reported EPS of $8.65 beat the $8.01 expectation shown in a same-day market-data summary for the June 2026 quarter.
Analysts have also remained constructive, with one market summary showing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target of $1,970.33 against a current share price of $1,844.45. That leaves the stock close to the upper end of its recent trading band rather than deep in discount territory.
Valuation stays rich
ASML's market cap of $709.32 billion and trailing P/E of 61.56 show how much growth the market still prices in. The same market-data page also put the year-to-date gain at 72.37% and the 1-year advance at 148.47%, a clear comparison that explains why even strong quarterly numbers now have a high bar.
That valuation backdrop matters more for investors than a single headline move. When a stock has already gained 72.37% this year, every incremental update is judged against a larger starting point.
What ASML sells
ASML's core business is lithography equipment for semiconductor makers, including EUV and DUV systems used to pattern chips at advanced nodes. Its customer list includes major chipmakers such as TSMC, Samsung, Intel, SK Hynix and Micron, which keeps the company tied closely to capex cycles in the semiconductor industry.
Price and watch list
At $1,844.08 on August 14, 2026, ASML remained just below its 52-week high of $1,999.96. The next earnings date shown in a market-data snapshot is October 14, 2026.
Fact box
Company: ASML Holding N.V.
ISIN: NL0010273215
Ticker: ASML
Exchange: NasdaqGS
Sector / Industry: Technology / Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Index membership: AEX Index, Nasdaq-100
