ASM International Stock Hits Record High at €949 in Session
The Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer marks another session of significant gains in Amsterdam, in a well-oriented European market. The stock benefits from a target upgrade by two brokerage houses, including Goldman Sachs and Barclays, placing the value at the heart of the advanced semiconductor theme.
The Stock Hits €949 in Session and Records a Historical High
ASM International's stock rose by 3.46% to €938.00, after reaching €949.00 in the session, its historical high. This surpasses the previous record (€947.20), in a favorable environment for semiconductor stocks. The stock has extended its gain to 32.37% over three months and 76.12% over a year, and remains well above its technical benchmarks: the 50-day moving average (MM50) at €825.41 is surpassed by 13.64%, and the 200-day moving average (MM200) at €639.02 by nearly 47%.
The RSI at 61 remains neutral despite the surge, indicating that the upward momentum is not yet in the excess zone. The price is evolving above the 20-day moving average (MM20) at €883.11, with a gap of more than 6%, indicating a recent acceleration.
Two Firms Simultaneously Raise Their Targets, Including Barclays to €1,200
Goldman Sachs raises its target from €895 to €955 and maintains a buy rating, while Barclays increases its target from €950 to €1,200, rating it overweight. This latest revision places the target about 28% above the current price, fueling today's movement in the stock. The sectoral context remains favorable, as China sees its producer prices accelerate under the effect of the global AI boom and the demand for electronic components.
The valuation remains high: according to the consensus of surveyed analysts, the stock is priced at about 42.6 times the earnings of the current fiscal year and 34.7 times those of the following year. The €947-€949 range now constitutes the short-term technical reference zone, having been crossed during the session.
