ASML Shares Outperform Market with 1.1% Rally and 20% EPS Growth Forecast
ASML shares climbed 1.1% today, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.04% decline, and have gained 5.8% over the past month versus a 1.75% S&P advance. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $7.61 (up 20.6%) and revenue of $10.21 billion (up 25.4%).
1. Recent Price Performance
ASML outpaced major indices by rising 1.1% in the latest session while the S&P 500 fell 1.04%, the Dow lost 1.66% and the Nasdaq declined 1.13%. Over the past month, ASML’s shares have climbed 5.8%, surpassing the Computer & Technology sector’s 0.34% gain and the S&P 500’s 1.75% increase.
2. Earnings Expectations
Consensus estimates call for ASML to report Q1 EPS of $7.61, a 20.6% year-over-year increase, and revenue of $10.21 billion, up 25.4% from the prior-year quarter. Full-year projections stand at EPS of $33.63 (+20.3%) and revenue of $43.31 billion (+17.1%).
3. Valuation and Analyst Rankings
ASML trades at a forward P/E of 43.7, above the Semiconductor Equipment industry average of 42.05, and holds a PEG ratio of 1.67 versus the industry’s 1.88. The company’s industry group ranks in the top 3% of all industries, reflecting strong sector positioning.
4. Estimate Revisions
Analyst EPS estimates for ASML have risen 7.92% over the past month, contributing to its Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). This rank indicates above-average upside potential based on recent positive estimate revisions and historical performance.