In the latest trading session, ASML (ASML) closed at $796.25, reflecting a notable increase of 1.86% compared to the previous day. This performance exceeded the broader market trends, with the S&P 500 only gaining 0.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the technology-focused Nasdaq recorded gains of 0.25% and 0.45%, respectively.
Over the past month, ASML’s stock has surged 8.22%, significantly outpacing the Computer and Technology sector’s growth of 4.48% and the S&P 500’s increase of 3.07%. Investors are eagerly awaiting the company’s upcoming earnings report, scheduled for release on October 15, 2025. Analysts project that ASML will report earnings per share (EPS) of $6.32, which would represent an increase of 8.97% from the same quarter last year. Revenue expectations are similarly optimistic, with estimates forecasting $8.81 billion—up 7.34% year-over-year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest earnings of $28.17 per share and total revenue of $37.83 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of 35.3% and 23.81%, respectively. Recent adjustments to analyst estimates indicate a shift in sentiment towards ASML’s business prospects, which often hints at potential stock movements.
The Zacks Rank system, which integrates these estimate revisions, offers a rating mechanism ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). The system has a historic track record of success, with #1 ranked stocks averaging annual returns of 25% since 1988. In the last month, the consensus EPS projection for ASML has advanced by 0.16%, currently assigning the company a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, ASML is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.75, a premium when compared to the industry average of 27.41. Additionally, with a PEG ratio of 1.76—higher than the industry average of 1.37—this metric provides insight into the company’s anticipated earnings growth relative to its current valuation.
ASML operates within the Semiconductor Equipment – Wafer Fabrication sector, which is part of the larger Computer and Technology field. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 1, positioning it in the top 1% of over 250 industries, underscoring its strength and potential in the market landscape.