ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program

Rhea-AI Summary

ASML (ASML) reported share repurchases under its current buyback program for 23–27 Feb 2026. Total repurchased shares: 99,316; Weighted average prices ranged €1,226.12–€1,288.30. Total repurchased value: €125,000,938 over five trading days.

The program was announced 28 January 2026 and these transactional updates are published to satisfy Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

Positive

• Total repurchase of 99,316 shares over five days
• Cash returned to shareholders via €125,000,938 of buybacks

Negative

• Cash outflow of €125,000,938 reduces available cash resources

News Market Reaction – ASML

-1.86%

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-1.86% News Effect

On the day this news was published, ASML declined 1.86%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Repurchased shares: 20,164 shares Weighted avg price: €1,239.86 Repurchased shares: 19,697 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Repurchased shares 20,164 shares 23-Feb-26 under current buyback program

Weighted avg price €1,239.86 23-Feb-26 repurchases

Repurchased shares 19,697 shares 24-Feb-26 under current buyback program

Weighted avg price €1,269.23 24-Feb-26 repurchases

Repurchased shares 19,405 shares 25-Feb-26 under current buyback program

Weighted avg price €1,288.30 25-Feb-26 repurchases

Repurchased shares 19,639 shares 26-Feb-26 under current buyback program

Weighted avg price €1,271.69 26-Feb-26 repurchases

Market Reality Check

Price: $1423.99 Vol: Volume 1,311,281 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$1423.99 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,311,281 vs 20-day average 1,556,250 suggests trading slightly below recent activity. normal

Technical Price 1450.56 is trading above 200-day MA 980.17, indicating a longer-term uptrend before this update.

Peers on Argus

ASML was down 0.9% while key equipment peers like AMAT (+1.74%), KLAC (+1.84%) a...

ASML was down 0.9% while key equipment peers like AMAT (+1.74%), KLAC (+1.84%) and ENTG (+2.43%) gained, with TER (-1.23%) mixed, pointing to stock-specific action rather than a sector-wide move.

Previous Buybacks Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 23 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 23	Buyback update	Positive	+1.1%	Disclosed 101,512 shares repurchased for €123,188,214 under current buyback.
Feb 16	Buyback update	Positive	+0.9%	Reported 105,800 shares repurchased for €126,811,025 over 9–13 February.
Feb 09	Buyback update	Positive	+1.2%	Detailed 106,030 shares bought for €125,001,344 during 2–6 February.
Feb 02	Buyback update	Positive	+1.3%	Announced 41,186 shares repurchased for €49,999,862 on 29–30 January.
Dec 22	Buyback update	Positive	+0.1%	Reported 199,858 shares repurchased for €180,860,284 in December 2025.

Pattern Detected

Recent buyback transaction updates have been followed by modestly positive next-day moves, with an average reaction of about 0.92% across similar announcements.

Recent Company History

Over multiple updates since December 2025, ASML has regularly disclosed share repurchases under its buyback programs, including an earlier plan announced on 10 Nov 2022 and the current program announced on 28 January 2026. Prior buyback updates showed next-day price gains between 0.09% and 1.29%. Today’s disclosure of late‑February 2026 repurchases continues this pattern of transparent, periodic reporting on capital return activity.

Historical Comparison

+0.9% avg move · Past buyback updates produced an average next-day move of 0.92%, suggesting markets usually react mo...

buybacks

+0.9%

Average Historical Move buybacks

Past buyback updates produced an average next-day move of 0.92%, suggesting markets usually react modestly yet positively to these disclosures.

The history shows consistent execution and disclosure of share repurchases, from the 2022-announced program into the current buyback launched on 28 January 2026.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details regular share repurchases under ASML’s buyback program announced on 28 Jan...

Analysis

This announcement details regular share repurchases under ASML’s buyback program announced on 28 January 2026, providing day-by-day transparency on volumes and prices. Historically, similar buyback updates have coincided with modestly positive price reactions, averaging about 0.92%. Investors may focus on the consistency of repurchase activity versus prior weeks, how it fits within broader capital return plans, and any future regulatory or earnings filings that update the company’s outlook.

Key Terms

share buyback program, weighted average price, market abuse regulation

3 terms

share buyback program financial

"ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program."

A share buyback program is when a company uses its cash to repurchase its own outstanding shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to investors. That matters because it can raise the value of remaining shares and signal management's confidence in the business—similar to a bakery buying back unsold loafs to make each remaining loaf represent a larger share of its oven’s output—though buybacks can also affect cash available for other uses.

weighted average price financial

"Total repurchased shares | Weighted average price | Total repurchased value"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

market abuse regulation regulatory

"made public under the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014)."

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program

VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program.

Date	Total repurchased shares	Weighted average price	Total repurchased value
23-Feb-26	20,164	€1,239.86	€25,000,444
24-Feb-26	19,697	€1,269.23	€24,999,964
25-Feb-26	19,405	€1,288.30	€24,999,473
26-Feb-26	19,639	€1,271.69	€24,974,814
27-Feb-26	20,411	€1,226.12	€25,026,243

ASML’s current share buyback program was announced on 28 January 2026, and details are available on our website at https://www.asml.com/en/investors/why-invest-in-asml/share-buyback

This regular update of the transactions conducted under the buyback program is to be made public under the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).

Media Relations Contacts Monique Mols, phone +31 6 528 444 18

Investor Relations Contacts Jim Kavanagh, phone +31 40 268 3938 Pete Convertito, phone +1 203 919 1714 Peter Cheang, phone +886 3 659 6771

        

 

FAQ

How many shares did ASML (ASML) repurchase between 23 Feb and 27 Feb 2026?

ASML repurchased 99,316 shares across 23–27 Feb 2026. According to the company, daily purchases ranged from 19,405 to 20,411 shares, totaling the five-day figure reported.

What was the total value of ASML's buybacks on 23–27 Feb 2026 reported by ASML (ASML)?

The total reported buyback value was €125,000,938 for 23–27 Feb 2026. According to the company, each day’s repurchases were roughly €25.0 million, summing to the five-day amount.

What were the weighted average prices for ASML (ASML) repurchases during 23–27 Feb 2026?

Weighted average prices ranged from €1,226.12 to €1,288.30 during 23–27 Feb 2026. According to the company, each day's repurchase lists its specific weighted average price.

When did ASML announce the current buyback program reported in March 2026 for ASML (ASML)?

ASML announced the current buyback program on 28 January 2026. According to the company, details of the program are available on its investor website.

Why is ASML (ASML) publishing regular buyback transaction updates?

ASML publishes these transaction updates to comply with Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014). According to the company, the updates provide transparency about daily repurchases under the program.

How large were ASML's daily repurchases reported on 24 and 27 Feb 2026 for ASML (ASML)?

On 24 Feb 2026 ASML repurchased 19,697 shares; on 27 Feb 2026 it repurchased 20,411 shares. According to the company, the corresponding values were approximately €25.0 million each day.