ASML (ASML) reported daily transactions under its current share buyback program for 16–20 March 2026. Over these five trading days ASML repurchased 105,639 shares for a total of €124,999,000, averaging roughly €1,184 per share.
The buyback program was announced on 28 January 2026 and these disclosures are made under the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014).
On the day this news was published, ASML gained 3.98%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Argus tracked a peak move of +9.3% during that session.
Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
This price movement added approximately $19.43B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $507.69B at that time.
This announcement details ASML’s ongoing execution of its share buyback program, listing daily repur...
Analysis
This announcement details ASML’s ongoing execution of its share buyback program, listing daily repurchased share counts, weighted average prices and euro values for 16–20 March 2026. It follows a series of similar updates since the program was announced on 28 January 2026. In context, investors may track how the scale and pricing of these transactions compare with prior weeks and how they align with previously disclosed financial performance and capital allocation priorities.
Key Figures
Shares repurchased 16-Mar-26:20,926 sharesWeighted avg price 16-Mar-26:€1,194.73Repurchase value 16-Mar-26:€25,000,947+5 more
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Shares repurchased 16-Mar-2620,926 sharesUnder current share buyback program
Weighted avg price 16-Mar-26€1,194.73Buyback transactions on 16-Mar-26
Repurchase value 16-Mar-26€25,000,947Buyback transactions on 16-Mar-26
Shares repurchased 20-Mar-2621,422 sharesUnder current share buyback program
Weighted avg price 20-Mar-26€1,166.92Buyback transactions on 20-Mar-26
Repurchase value 20-Mar-26€24,997,816Buyback transactions on 20-Mar-26
Q3 2025 net sales€7.5 billionForm 6-K Q3 2025 results
Q3 2025 net income€2.1 billionForm 6-K Q3 2025 results
Announced 105,800 shares repurchased for €126,811,025 under ongoing buyback.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
Recent buyback transaction updates have typically produced modest share price moves, with most reactions slightly positive and one modestly negative, indicating these disclosures tend to be incremental rather than transformational catalysts.
Recent Company History
Over recent months ASML has regularly reported detailed transactions under its share buyback program, including updates on 9–13 February, 16–20 February, 23–27 February, 2–6 March, and 9–13 March 2026. These releases describe repurchased share counts, total euro values and weighted average prices, all under the program announced on 28 January 2026. Price reactions around these buyback updates have ranged from -1.86% to +5%, underscoring a generally mild but often positive response to such news.
Key Terms
share buyback program, weighted average price, market abuse regulation
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share buyback programfinancial
"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 pricefinancial
"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 regulationregulatory
"to be 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.
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 16 and 20 March 2026?
ASML repurchased 105,639 shares during 16–20 March 2026. According to ASML, daily volumes ranged from 20,808 to 21,525 shares, and the program disclosure covers transactions made under the announced buyback.
What was the total value of ASML's buybacks on 16–20 March 2026?
The total repurchased value was €124,999,000 for 16–20 March 2026. According to ASML, each day's transactions were reported under the current buyback program and sum to the disclosed five-day total.
What was the weighted average price of shares repurchased by ASML during 16–20 March 2026?
The daily weighted average prices ranged around €1,161.45 to €1,201.49 across the five days. According to ASML, the combined activity implies an overall average near €1,184 per share for that period.
When was ASML's current share buyback program announced and where can I find details?
ASML announced the current buyback program on 28 January 2026. According to ASML, full program details are available on the company's investor website and the announcement includes regulatory disclosure information.
Does ASML disclose buyback transactions for regulatory compliance?
Yes. ASML publishes these transaction updates to comply with the Market Abuse Regulation (Nr. 596/2014). According to ASML, the regular updates list dates, share counts, weighted average prices, and total values.
How should investors interpret ASML's reported daily buyback activity for March 2026?
This is a routine disclosure of ongoing repurchases under the announced program, not a change in policy. According to ASML, these entries are regular updates showing executed volumes and prices under the current buyback.
