First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

US — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FSLR
  • Rev/Share 47.0859
  • Book/Share 84.0479
  • PB 2.8999
  • Debt/Equity 0.0989
  • CurrentRatio 1.91
  • ROIC 0.1316

 

  • MktCap 26154178840.0
  • FreeCF/Share 5.7291
  • PFCF 42.5603
  • PE 18.6677
  • Debt/Assets 0.0663
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1661

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed FSLR Raymond James -- Market Perform -- -- Jan. 13, 2026
Downgrade FSLR Jefferies Buy Hold -- $260 Jan. 7, 2026
Reiterated FSLR TD Cowen -- Buy $240 $260 Oct. 31, 2025
Initiation FSLR Needham -- Buy -- $286 Oct. 22, 2025
Initiation FSLR Evercore ISI -- In-line -- $240 Oct. 7, 2025
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
Reiterated FSLR TD Cowen -- Buy $275 $200 April 30, 2025

News

Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Now
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of First Solar, Inc. - FSLR
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Published: January 13, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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Can First Solar Stock Recover If Markets Fall?
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Published: January 12, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar (FSLR) stock has decreased by 13.0% over the last 5 trading days. The recent decline signals renewed worries regarding booking visibility for 2026 and the company's strategic direction; however, sharp declines like this frequently prompt a more difficult question: is this weakness just temporary, or does it indicate more significant problems within the situation?

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
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Published: January 09, 2026 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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FSLR vs. NXT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Solar sector have probably already heard of First Solar (FSLR) and Nextracker (NXT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Why Is First Solar Stock Falling?
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

A downgrade from Jefferies to ‘Hold' from ‘Buy' triggered a sharp 10% selloff in First Solar (FSLR), with the firm citing deteriorating visibility into forward bookings. The stock gapped down aggressively at the open on heavy volume—classic evidence of institutional risk-off behavior.

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Is It Worth Investing in First Solar (FSLR) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Supreme Court Showdown: 2 Stocks Poised for a Trump Tariff Triumph
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on April 2, 2025, dubbing the date Liberation Day.

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Calls of the Day: Disney, Colgate-Palmolive, First Solar, Toll Brothers, D.R. Horton and Amphenol
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Published: January 07, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy First Solar (FSLR) Now
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Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Renewable Energy & Battery Stocks to Buy Amid AI-Driven Power Boom
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Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AI-driven power demand is accelerating renewables growth, putting clean energy stocks like CSIQ in focus amid expanding storage capacity worldwide.

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First Solar's Expanding Footprint Positions It for Sustained Growth
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Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR is expanding manufacturing capacity and bookings, boosting growth prospects, even as trade tensions and tariff risks loom.

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Is First Solar (FSLR) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
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Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: December 18, 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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2 Top AI-Boosted Stocks to Buy in 2026
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Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar and Arista Networks offer longer-term growth potential and AI upside. Both stocks are also trading at potentially attractive entry points heading into 2026.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: December 04, 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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The Coming Energy Shock: How AI Data Centers will Reshape Power Needs
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Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Electricity demand in the US is accelerating rapidly, and the early signs of a long-term power crisis are already visible.

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First Solar Stock Flashing Intriguing Contrarian Signal
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Published: November 28, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Alternative energy stock First Solar (FSLR) has quietly been on a tear this year, up over 55%. year to date and brushing off frequent political headwinds.

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FSLR vs. CSIQ: U.S. Thin-Film Leader or Global Volume Player?
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar and Canadian Solar are large-scale solar module manufacturers supplying to global energy markets.

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First Solar Inaugurates New $1.1 Billion AI-Enabled Louisiana Manufacturing Facility
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Published: November 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanSolar--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company” or “First Solar”) today inaugurated its new fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The $1.1 billion facility, which spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and is about 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome, currently employs over 700 people and is expected to have 826 employees by the end of the year. Once fully ramped, the Iberia Parish facility is expected to a.

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Investors Heavily Search First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): Here is What You Need to Know
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Published: November 20, 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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How Is First Solar's Investment Strategy Powering Its Long-Term Growth?
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Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR boosts manufacturing and next-gen tech to meet surging solar demand and drive long-term growth.

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First Solar Stock Rises 19.2% in a Month: What Should Investors Do?
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Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR's U.S. expansion and strong demand lift shares 19%, but tariff risks and soft earnings outlook temper the shine.

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First Solar Remains A Buy Amid AI Tailwinds
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar remains attractive after a 50% gain, with further upside tied to surging AI-driven energy demand. FSLR fundamentals are strong, with rising revenue growth and profit margins, and shares appear undervalued even on conservative assumptions. AI data centers' soaring energy needs create strong tailwinds for FSLR, given its focus on large-scale commercial solar projects.

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First Solar: Regulatory Headwinds Meet Mixed Booking Trends (Downgrade)
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar reports new gross bookings in FQ3'25, with the multi-year contracted backlog lending great insights to its robust renewables investment thesis. This is significantly aided by the expanded manufacturing footprint in the US, with the solar company expecting to report ~17.7 GW in domestic capacity from 2027 onwards. On the other hand, investors can not ignore the changing renewables investment landscape within the US, as observed in the cancellation of the "largest solar project in the United States."

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
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Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to First Solar (FSLR). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Six cheap stocks of S&P 500 companies expected to grow quickly through 2027
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Published: November 03, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

These stocks have also shown recent earnings momentum, with increases to consensus estimates.

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First Solar to Release Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
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Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

FSLR's Q3 results may shine on robust solar demand and Section 45X tax credits, though tariffs and costs could limit gains.

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These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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First Solar Q3 Preview: The West Is Poised To Turn More Bullish On Solar
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Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Explosive AI and data-center growth is lifting U.S. power demand beyond historic trends, making fast-scaling solar the essential supply solution and likely sparking supportive policy changes as Washington realizes this. China controls over 80% of solar-module output; First Solar, Inc.'s CdTe technology is one of the West's key tools for AI-era energy security. >25 GW capacity by 2026 and a 64 GW backlog through 2030 support earnings visibility and ~30% upside as valuation normalizes.

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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.