In its latest Form 13F filing with the SEC, Peterson Wealth Services increased its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. by 30.8% during the third quarter. The firm added 2,327 shares to bring its total stake to 9,884 shares, raising the position to 2.2% of its overall portfolio and ranking ASML as its ninth-largest holding. As of the filing date, Peterson’s ASML shares carried a reported value of $9.57 million.

Several other asset managers also adjusted their ASML exposures in recent quarters. AQR Capital Management more than doubled its position in the first quarter, adding 4,021 shares for a total of 6,871 shares. UBS Asset Management’s distinct business unit expanded by 153.1%, purchasing 10,411 additional shares to reach 17,210 shares. Capstone Wealth Management lifted its stake by 5.2%, adding 124 shares to hold 2,511 shares. Meanwhile, smaller increases were recorded by Sivia Capital Partners (+1.3%, 15 shares) and Empirical Wealth Management (+71.6%, 335 shares). Collectively, institutional investors now account for just over a quarter of ASML’s outstanding shares.

ASML’s board approved a new quarterly dividend of €3.1771 per share, payable to shareholders of record on April 27 and representing an annualized payout of €12.71 per share. This increase from the previous €1.88 quarterly distribution raises the company’s dividend payout ratio to 24.8% and establishes a yield just under 1%, underscoring ASML’s commitment to returning cash while funding its capital-intensive EUV development and manufacturing roadmap.