First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

US — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FSLR
  • Rev/Share 39.7374
  • Book/Share 76.43
  • PB 2.0683
  • Debt/Equity 0.077
  • CurrentRatio 1.9286
  • ROIC 0.1303

 

  • MktCap 16953131520.0
  • FreeCF/Share -9.1138
  • PFCF -17.3648
  • PE 13.3868
  • Debt/Assets 0.052
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1631

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade FSLR Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $221 May 13, 2025
Downgrade FSLR KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Underweight -- $100 April 30, 2025
Reiterated FSLR TD Cowen -- Buy $275 $200 April 30, 2025
Downgrade FSLR Jefferies Buy Hold -- $127 April 30, 2025
Downgrade FSLR Oppenheimer Outperform Perform -- -- April 30, 2025
Initiation FSLR Redburn Atlantic -- Neutral -- -- March 3, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Mizuho Neutral Outperform $218 $259 Feb. 11, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Seaport Research Partners Neutral Buy -- $274 Jan. 16, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Citigroup Neutral Buy $200 $254 Oct. 22, 2024
Initiation FSLR Truist -- Buy -- $300 Sept. 26, 2024

News

Why Is First Solar (FSLR) Up 24.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
FSLR
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar (FSLR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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First Solar: The Only Profitable Solar Stock Is Undervalued
FSLR
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar, Inc.'s fundamentals remain strong despite recent policy-driven selloffs and sector volatility, presenting a compelling long-term buying opportunity for patient investors. The company boasts robust financial growth, industry-leading manufacturing efficiency, and a significant runway for future bookings, even as near-term demand faces headwinds. First Solar stands out among peers with positive net income and trades at a notably low P/E ratio, indicating undervaluation relative to the sector.

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First Solar vs. Enphase: Which Solar Stock Is the Better Player in 2025?
ENPH, FSLR
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

FSLR edges out ENPH in terms of fundamentals, but both face declining EPS estimates and weak stock performance, making them unfit for immediate investment.

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First Solar: The Place To Hide Amid The Solar Market Mayhem
FSLR
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar remains resilient, despite political headwinds, as key 45X manufacturing credits are largely maintained in Trump's tax bill. The company still faces demand uncertainty, due to gutted IRA incentives and ongoing trade/tariff issues. Yet, FSLR's valuation reflects steep pessimism, suggesting the market has not ignored the underlying headwinds.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 23rd
ASO, BRCC, FSLR
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

ASO, BRCC and FSLR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 23, 2025.

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2 Solar Stocks Sliding as Tax Bill Moves to Senate
ENPH, FSLR
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

The solar sector is struggling today, after the U.S. House passed a bill this morning to lower taxes and increase military spending, which could also end several green-energy subsidies.

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Solar stocks plunge as Republican tax bill worse than feared for clean energy
ARRY, ENPH, FSLR, NXT, RUN, SEDG
Published: May 22, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Solar stocks are plunging as the House Republican tax bill terminates key clean energy credits. The legislation is "disastrous" for the rooftop solar industry, according to Guggenheim.

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Trump's Tax Bill Pummels First Solar, Enphase, SunRun Stocks
ENPH, FSLR, RUN
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Solar companies risk losing access to huge tax credits now that the bill has passed in the House of Representatives.

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Investors Heavily Search First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): Here is What You Need to Know
FSLR
Published: May 21, 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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Wall Street Analysts Think First Solar (FSLR) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
FSLR
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Uniper plans first solar power farms in Sweden in renewables push
FSLR, UNPRF
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

German utility Uniper is developing its first two solar power farms in Sweden as part of a wider company push to invest into renewable energy, it said on Friday.

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First Solar Gains 56% in a Month: How Should You Play the Stock?
FSLR
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in FSLR stock should wait for a more appropriate time, considering its premium valuation and downward earnings estimate revision.

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First Solar and other solar stocks are climbing. A House proposal has hit the ‘more bullish end of investor expectations.
FSLR
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

A new proposal in Congress was helping spark gains for solar stocks on Tuesday, but the plan from the House Ways and Means Committee was viewed as negative for the nuclear-power industry and makers of electric vehicles.

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The Big 3: AFRM, CROX, FSLR
AFRM, FSLR
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

"We need to be cautious heading into the weekend" with China trade negotiations, says @ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer, though he sees opportunities in corners of the stock market. He talks about why he's watching Affirm (AFRM), Crocs (CROX), and First Solar (FSLR).

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
FSLR
Published: May 07, 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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First Solar's Cloudy Future
FSLR
Published: May 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar (FSLR 1.35%) stock looks cheap on the surface, but the company relies on subsidies to make money. Travis Hoium puts numbers to these subsidies and shows why the company's demand is a big problem.

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First Solar Goes Binary
FSLR
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar's Q1 earnings call was the one of the most complex you'll find, highlighting the tremendous uncertainty around the business. Key issues include the impact of fluctuating tariffs and their potential long-term effects on the U.S. solar industry's supply chain, along with the future of the 45X tax credit. The core thesis still holds: First Solar is the unquestioned leader in its business, and genAI and other trends will require more solar capacity.

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First Solar Cuts 2025 Guidance, Analyst Bullish On Expectations Of Tax Credits Remaining Intact
FSLR
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar Inc. FSLR reported downbeat first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

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First Solar stock price drops after investors react to executive's tariff comments
FSLR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar saw its stock fall on Wednesday as investors reacted to the "significant challenges" that CEO Mark Widmar said President Donald Trump's tariffs presented to the solar module maker.

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First Solar Misses on Q1 Earnings: Should You Hold or Sell the Stock?
FSLR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar Inc. FSLR ended first-quarter 2025 on a dismal note, with both its earnings and sales falling short of their respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Its earnings also performed poorly on a year-over-year basis.

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First Solar Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates, Lowers '25 Guidance
FSLR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

FSLR's first-quarter earnings miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22%. However, its top line increases 6.4% from the year-ago quarter.

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First Solar Stock Dimmed on Disappointing Forecast
FSLR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Renewable energy stock First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR) is down 9.7% at $123.90 at last glance, after the company posted a first-quarter earnings and revenue miss and lowered its annual sales and profit outlook.

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First Solar stock plunges as CEO says Trump tariffs pose ‘significant economic headwind'
FSLR
Published: April 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar stock tumbled after the company cut its full-year guidance due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. CEO Mark Widmar said Trump's tariffs were more disruptive than expected.

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
FSLR
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Byron Jeffers - Head of Investor Relations Mark Widmar - Chief Executive Officer Alex Bradley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Philip Shen - ROTH Capital Partners Andrew Percoco - Morgan Stanley Kashy Harrison - Piper Sandler Brian Lee - Goldman Sachs Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Operator Good afternoon everyone and welcome to First Solar's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. This call is being webcast live on the Investors Section of First Solar's website at investor.firstsolar.com.

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Should you buy First Solar stock ahead of earnings?
FSLR
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

The American solar company First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has been making rapid gains over the last 30 days, with FSLR stock rallying 13.02% during that time frame and reaching its press time price of $142.89.

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First Solar: Very Cheap And Industry Outlook Is Still Solid
FSLR
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar is undervalued and poised to benefit from Trump's onshore manufacturing push and long-term renewable energy demand despite the current solar market downturn. FSLR leads U.S. solar manufacturing with strong financials and less exposure to China's supply chain vs. competitors, making it a strategic investment. Risks include potential margin compression from tariffs and tech disruption, but FSLR's high R&D spending aims to mitigate innovation threats.

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FSLR vs. CSIQ: Which Solar Stock Is the Brighter Player?
CSIQ, FSLR
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Solar investors should stay invested in FSLR, considering CSIQ's weak solvency position and unattractive valuation.

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First Solar Stock Soars on New Tariffs That Hit China-Connected Firms
FSLR
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

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21 stocks that Wall Street analysts now think are bargains in this year's worst-performing sector
ACN, ANET, AVGO, CDNS, CRM, CRWD, DELL, FSLR, JBL, MSFT, MSI, MU, NOW, NVDA, NXPI, SNPS, TDY, TRMB, WDAY, WDC
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Investors have had quite a wake-up call to daily volatility in the stock market. As we saw on Monday, the broad indexes can shift to large gains and then back into deep red territory as rumors circulate.

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First Solar: A Good Buying Opportunity For Long-Term Investors
FSLR
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar, Inc. is undervalued with a P/E ratio of 10.71 and EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.99, despite recent poor stock performance. The company boasts strong fundamentals, including a Gross Profit Margin of 44.17%, an EBITDA Margin of over 30%, and an ROE of 17.62%. Tariffs have minimal impact on FSLR, and the company benefits from reduced competition, making 96% of revenue in the US.

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About First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

  • IPO Date 2006-11-17
  • Website https://www.firstsolar.com
  • Industry Solar
  • CEO Mr. 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.