ASML (ASML) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Company Performance - ASML closed at $1,302.47, reflecting a -2.03% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 1.67% [1] - Over the past month, ASML shares have decreased by 9.17%, compared to the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.41% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.15% [1] Earnings Expectations - ASML is expected to report earnings of $7.61 per share on April 15, 2026, indicating a year-over-year growth of 20.6% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $10.21 billion, representing a 25.38% increase from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $34 per share and revenue at $43.98 billion, showing increases of +21.65% and +18.96% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a favorable outlook on ASML's business health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - ASML has a Forward P/E ratio of 39.1, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 38.37 [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.28, lower than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.61 [6] Industry Context - ASML operates within the Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry, which is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 6, placing it in the top 3% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]