Best Semiconductor Stock to Buy: Micron Stock or ASML Stock?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Apr 7, 2026 at 4:28PM ESTMicron (MU 0.18%) and ASML (ASML +0.13%) are excellent companies, but only one is the better semiconductor investment in this head-to-head comparison. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 4, 2026. The video was published on April 6, 2026. Read NextApr 7, 2026 •By Harsh ChauhanPrediction: This Growth Stock Will Be the AI Supercycle's Biggest Winner -- and It's Not a Household NameApr 3, 2026 •By Will HealyGot $5,000? 2 "Pick-and-Shovel" Growth Stocks to Buy Before the AI Supercycle PeaksApr 1, 2026 •By Lyle DalyThe Largest Companies by Market Cap in April 2026Mar 31, 2026 •By James HiresThis Monopoly Stock Powers Every AI Chip on the Planet, and It's Down Over 14% This MonthMar 26, 2026 •By Selena Maranjian1 Prediction for ASML Stock in 2026Mar 24, 2026 •By Daniel FoelberASML Stock Isn't Cheap, but It Might Still Be a BargainAbout the AuthorA Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.TMFParkevX@TMFParkevStocks MentionedASMLNASDAQ: ASML$1,305.67(+0.13%)+$1.66Micron TechnologyNASDAQ: MU$377.06(-0.18%)-$0.70*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.