First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

US — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FSLR
  • Rev/Share 40.5466
  • Book/Share 79.7794
  • PB 2.4066
  • Debt/Equity 0.1249
  • CurrentRatio 1.9013
  • ROIC 0.1195

 

  • MktCap 20591616000.0
  • FreeCF/Share -8.8003
  • PFCF -21.8432
  • PE 16.3561
  • Debt/Assets 0.083
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1557

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 4

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated FSLR TD Cowen -- Buy $200 $220 Aug. 1, 2025
Reiterated FSLR RBC Capital Mkts -- Outperform $188 $200 July 1, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Jefferies Hold Buy -- $192 June 11, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $221 May 13, 2025
Downgrade FSLR Oppenheimer Outperform Perform -- -- April 30, 2025
Downgrade FSLR KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Underweight -- $100 April 30, 2025
Downgrade FSLR Jefferies Buy Hold -- $127 April 30, 2025
Reiterated FSLR TD Cowen -- Buy $275 $200 April 30, 2025
Initiation FSLR Redburn Atlantic -- Neutral -- -- March 3, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Mizuho Neutral Outperform $218 $259 Feb. 11, 2025

News

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Walmart and Solar Stocks Drop; Paramount Skydance Soars
FSLR, PSKY, WMT
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground Thursday amid uncertainty ahead of Friday's highly anticipated remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Solar Stocks in the Shade After Trump Comments
ENPH, FSLR, RUN, SEDG, TAN
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

The solar sector is taking a beating today, after President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. will not approve wind or solar projects, blaming the renewables for high electricity and energy costs.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FSLR
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Why Solar Stocks Are Surging Today
ENPH, FSLR, RUN, SEDG
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Solar stocks are surging after the Treasury Department released guidance on the kind of projects that can qualify for clean energy tax credits that was less restrictive than investors feared.

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Stocks Muted Ahead Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting, First Solar Jumps: What's Moving Markets Monday?
FSLR
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Investor risk sentiment paused at the start of the week, as markets awaited details expected to emerge later when President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Dayforce, Novo Nordisk, First Solar, and More
DAY, FSLR, NVO
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral

Major U.S. equities indexes were little changed Monday morning, ahead of retail sector earnings reports and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due later in the week.

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First Solar (FSLR) Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
FSLR
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, First Solar (FSLR) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. FSLR surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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First Solar: A Profitable Solar Stock That Gets More Compelling, Risks Remain
FSLR
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR's risk-reward profile is a lot more compelling upon the clarity from One Big Beautiful Bill, with the 45x tax credits likely to sustain its rich profit margins. This is on top of the strategic monetization from the tax credit transfers, allowing the management to fund the ongoing capex expansions in the US. Combined with the discounted valuations, healthy balance sheet, & FQ2'25 new bookings, we can understand why the stock has recorded rich recoveries since the April 2025 bottom.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
FSLR
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching First Solar (FSLR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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First Solar Stock Jumps as Firm Lifts Full-Year Sales Outlook
FSLR
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) was one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Friday after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and raised its 2025 sales outlook.

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The Big 3: CHWY, FSLR, NNE
CHWY, FSLR
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

Scott Bauer (@ProsperTradingAcademy) joins Trading 360 with a trio of August expiry example options trades. First, he focuses on Chewy (CHWY) highlighting technical support around the stock's 200-day moving average.

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First Solar Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Raises '25 Sales Guidance
FSLR
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR tops Q2 earnings and sales estimates, narrows 2025 EPS range and raises full-year revenue and shipment outlook.

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First Solar or Canadian Solar: Which Stock Stands Out in the Solar Boom?
CSIQ, FSLR
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

As solar demand surges, FSLR and CSIQ ramp up projects and expand capacity, but face headwinds from pricing and trade risks.

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Why First Solar Is A Buy-And-Hold Bet
FSLR
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

While investor appetite for ESG stocks has ebbed and flowed since its 2021 boom, First Solar has emerged as a stock with plenty to offer as net-zero initiatives are set to support future growth.

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First Solar is Set to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?
FSLR
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

FSLR's Q2 results are likely to feel pressure from tariffs and shifting sales mix, despite strong global solar demand and U.S. production capacity enhancement.

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Earnings Preview: First Solar (FSLR) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
FSLR
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar (FSLR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FSLR
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Is First Solar (FSLR) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
FSLR
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in First Solar (FSLR): Read This Before Placing a Bet
FSLR
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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First Solar Gains 29.3% in Past 3 Months: Should You Buy the Stock?
FSLR
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR stock gains 29.3% on manufacturing capacity expansion efforts, but tariffs and warranty costs raise concerns.

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First Solar, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 31, 2025
FSLR
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Saturday, August 30, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. Fi.

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First Solar: IRA Tax Credit 'Intact', Stock Remains My Top Solar Pick
FSLR
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

The July 7th Trump Executive Order on eliminating IRS tax credits does not include First Solar's Section 45X for now. The extended reciprocal tariff deadline into early August renews tariff risks, and I expect potential trade deals could still maintain a higher tariff rate, pressuring margins. 2Q FY2025 earnings could face added pressure on gross margin and EPS after Trump raised steel and aluminum tariffs to as much as 50% on June 4th.

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MP Materials ($MP) | First Solar ($FSLR) | Pony AI ($PONY) | FuelCell Energy ($FCEL)
FCEL, FSLR, MP, PONY
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Green Stock News
Sentiment: Positive

Welcome to the Green Stock News brief for Thursday July 10th. Here are today's top headlines: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) has formed a major public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to rapidly expand a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
FSLR
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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UbiQD and First Solar Establish Long-Term Quantum Dot Supply Agreement
FSLR
Published: July 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Additionally, the companies expanded their photovoltaic module R&D collaboration focused on optimizing performance of utility-scale solar LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) nanotechnology, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive, multi-year agreement to supply its proprietary fluorescent QD technology to First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR).

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Is Perovskite the Future of Solar Panels? Here's First Solar's Take
FSLR
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR is ramping up investment in perovskite tech with a new R&D line and aims to scale high-efficiency thin-film solar panels.

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2 Solar Stocks Sliding With Trump Energy Tax Update
ENPH, FSLR, RUN, SEDG, TAN
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Solar stocks are sliding after the White House's latest moves to eliminate clean energy subsidies.

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Clean energy stocks jump after tax on solar and wind projects is removed from Trump's big bill
ARRY, ENPH, FSLR, NXT, RUN, SEDG
Published: July 01, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of renewable energy companies are rising after a tax on solar and wind was removed from the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Senate narrowly passed the legislation Tuesday and will now be considered by the House of Representatives.

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Sunrun, SolarEdge, and Other Solar Stocks Jump as Republicans Strip Excise Tax From Spending Bill
ENPH, FSLR, RUN, SEDG, TAN
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Sunrun, SolarEdge Technologies, Enphase Energy, and GE Vernova are gaining.

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First Solar or Nextracker? Uncovering the Smarter Solar Investment Play
FSLR, NXT
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Nextracker and First Solar both shine in solar boom, but diverging strengths and risks set them apart for investors.

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About First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

  • IPO Date 2006-11-17
  • Website https://www.firstsolar.com
  • Industry Solar
  • CEO Mark R. Widmar
  • Employees 8100

First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.