ASML’s Oct. 27 headline points to strong demand for its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems and higher guidance. The supplied facts don’t include the guidance figures or further details.
According to the headline, ASML Holding N.V. gained 2.92% on Oct. 27 as demand for EUV systems remained strong and the company raised its guidance. The headline doesn’t say how much guidance changed, what period it covers, or what demand figures support the claim. ASML’s latest supplied close was US$1,660.35, and trading volume was below its 20-day average.
Investor takeaway: The headline names EUV demand and higher guidance as the catalysts, but the supplied facts don’t show the size or details of the guidance change.
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ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares
ASML.US
ASML.US
ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$613.16B
P/E
39.1x
Div. yield
0.57%
Div. / share
$7.50
52W high
$1995.13
52W low
$940.53
1W change
+0.29%
Beta
1.30
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 41 analysts covering ASML · as of Oct 28, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ASML stock price to rise 4372.2% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.63 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$2137.25
+4372.2% Upside
Previously C$2148.99 on Oct 26, 2026
Current Price
C$47.79
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (41 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ASML's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
36.4%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
46.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-1.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$1625.20
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$1632.11 | C$1439.24 – C$1850.82 |
| 60 trading days | C$1628.65 | C$1363.30 – C$1945.65 |
| 90 trading days | C$1625.20 | C$1307.10 – C$2020.71 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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ASML closed at US$1,660.35
The latest supplied close was US$1,660.35. Volume was 164,429 shares, or 0.88 times the 20-day average of 1,546,820 shares.
Bull case
The headline cites strong EUV demand and higher guidance. The supplied fundamentals also show a 34.1% profit margin and a 65.6% return on equity.
Bear case
The headline gives no guidance figures or demand data. Volume was below its 20-day average, and the supplied facts don’t show whether demand or the guidance change will last.
What happened: the headline cited EUV demand and higher guidance
The supplied Oct. 27 end-of-day headline, “ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Gains on Strong EUV Demand and Higher Guidance,” attributes the gain to strong demand for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography and higher guidance. But the supplied facts don’t include the guidance figures, the period they cover, specific demand data, or more detail about the announcement. They identify the reported catalysts, but not their size or scope. For company background and share information, see ASML’s stock page.
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What the numbers show: a daily gain on below-average volume
ASML’s reported one-day gain was 2.92%, and its latest supplied closing price was US$1,660.35. Other supplied performance figures were +0.29% for the week, -6.21% for the month, and +41.21% year to date.
Volume was 164,429 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 1,546,820, or 0.88 times the average. The figures don’t explain why volume was below average or whether the share-price move continued after that session. The latest close was below the 50-day moving average of US$1,717.67 and above the 200-day average of US$1,589.97. These are price comparisons, not evidence about the guidance announcement. The reported P/E was 39.1462, and market capitalization was US$613,161,041,920.
What to watch next: details behind the guidance change
The main unanswered questions are how much guidance increased, what period it covers, and what data supports the description of strong EUV demand. The supplied headline and facts don’t answer these questions, so investors shouldn’t treat the headline as a quantified update. The facts also don’t say whether ASML has shared more information or when it may provide details. ASML.US stock-page analyst ratings are available, but they don’t explain the Oct. 27 catalyst.
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