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BofA keeps this stock as top pick as pricing power seen driving earnings upside

BofA Securities raised its price target for ASML Holding to €2,557 (US$2,915 for the ADR) and reiterated its 'buy' rating, citing higher revenue and EPS estimates due to increased pricing and unit forecasts. The broker expects ASML to deliver a 50% EPS CAGR over 2025-28E, driven by higher gross margins. ASML's system revenues are projected to grow significantly, with potential upside from higher ASP increases. BofA's estimates assume a 5% ASP increase and 2.5% input cost increase in CY28E.

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Published Oct 12, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$ASML
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ASMLBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The upgrade suggests stronger earnings growth and may trigger buying pressure.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade could lift ASML and related lithography stocks, influencing the broader semiconductor equipment sector.

03

What to watch

Potential export restrictions to China and geopolitical risk could cap demand for ASML's EUV tools.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

BofA Securities issued an analyst note raising its price target and forecasts for ASML Holding, a leading lithography equipment maker.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ASMLBullishHigh confidence
Context

BofA raised its price objective for ASML to €2,557 and upgraded its revenue and EPS forecasts, citing higher pricing power.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in higher pricing power and earnings growth.

Evidence & confidence

The new target and forecast imply better margins and revenue growth, likely attracting buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts outlook for the semiconductor equipment sector as higher pricing may lift peers.

Regional

European markets may see modest gains in tech exposure.

Global

Reinforces bullish sentiment on high‑performance lithography tools worldwide.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If input cost inflation accelerates, the pricing advantage could be eroded, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • company
    ASML Holding

    Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer.

  • analyst
    BofA Securities

    Bank of America research unit providing the upgrade.

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