ASML Holding Shares Hit Historic High Above €1,680
The Dutch lithography machine manufacturer continues its stock market ascent, setting a new all-time high during the session and extending a rally that began in the spring. This movement is accompanied by a significant target price upgrade by a brokerage firm.
Historic Record at €1,687.40 Extends a 40% Rally Over Three Months
ASML Holding shares reached €1,687.40 during the session, a historic high surpassing the previous peak of €1,683.60. The current price stands at €1,671.80, up 0.93% from the previous close of €1,656.40. The gain is nearly 11% for the week and 40% over three months, driven by a continuous upward trend in the semiconductor sector.
This momentum leaves the stock well above its moving averages: the 20-day moving average is at €1,481.68 (a 12.8% difference), and the 200-day moving average at €1,083.73 (a 54.3% difference). The RSI is at 73, indicating overbought conditions, while the next psychological level is around the round threshold of €1,680, just below today's record. The one-month volatility stands at 11.72, reflecting the magnitude of the recent movement.
Rothschild & Co Redburn Raises Target to €1,900, Indicating 14% Potential
Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target from €1,570 to €1,900 on June 17, accompanied by a buy rating. The new target represents a potential of about 14% relative to the current price and supports the bullish movement observed during the session. According to the consensus of surveyed analysts, the stock is trading at about 53 times the expected earnings for the current fiscal year and 40 times those of the next fiscal year.
During the announcement of the 2025 annual results (on January 28, 2026), the group targeted revenues between €8.2 and €8.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026 and a gross margin between 51% and 53%, with a share buyback program that could reach €12 billion. With the stock now 54% above its 200-day moving average and an RSI at 73, the €1,680 level will be the immediate technical reference for the coming sessions.