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 1.8798
  • Debt/Equity 0.077
  • CurrentRatio 1.9286
  • ROIC 0.1303

 

  • MktCap 15407745480.0
  • FreeCF/Share -9.1138
  • PFCF -15.7819
  • PE 12.1665
  • Debt/Assets 0.052
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1631

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • 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 Jefferies Hold Buy -- $192 June 11, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $221 May 13, 2025
Downgrade FSLR KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Underweight -- $100 April 30, 2025
Downgrade FSLR Oppenheimer Outperform Perform -- -- 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
Upgrade FSLR Seaport Research Partners Neutral Buy -- $274 Jan. 16, 2025
Upgrade FSLR Citigroup Neutral Buy $200 $254 Oct. 22, 2024

News

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
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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
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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
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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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5 S&P 500 Stocks Unscathed by the Market Mayhem
AWK, CNC, FSLR, KR, LW
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The S&P 500 shed about $2.4 trillion in market cap in yesterday's trading session. Still, stocks like LW, CNC, KR, FSLR and AWK showed strength.

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First Solar, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on April 29, 2025
FSLR
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, May 29, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First.

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First Solar Stock Loses 28% YTD: Should You Buy the Stock Now or Wait?
FSLR
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in FSLR should wait for a better entry point, considering the stock's premium valuation and a downward revision in its near-term earnings estimates.

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Shoals Technologies Group and First Solar Continue Partnership
FSLR, SHLS
Published: March 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PORTLAND, Tenn., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (“Shoals”) (Nasdaq: SHLS), a global leader in electrical balance of systems (“EBOS”) solutions for the energy transition market, announced its continued commitment to investment in domestic manufacturing in Alabama with First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR).

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First Solar: A Buy Beyond The Numbers
FSLR
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar appears undervalued with a forward P/E of 8.1x, but the 45X tax credit significantly distorts its profitability and valuation. Excluding the 45X credit, FSLR's valuation is less attractive, with an EV/EBIT multiple of 34x and high capital needs. Political risks and potential repeal of the 45X credit pose significant challenges, but tariffs and domestic manufacturing support could stabilize FSLR.

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First Solar's Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
FSLR
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

FSLR's fourth-quarter revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3%. The top line also increases 30.7% from the year-ago level.

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First Solar: Radiating Quality Following Robust 2025 Guidance
FSLR
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar has outperformed peers like SolarEdge Technologies and Sunrun, showing stable growth and strong margins, making it a reliable investment. FSLR's advanced thin-film PV solar modules and significant manufacturing capacity expansion position it well for future growth, especially with U.S. government incentives. 2025 guidance was strong and points to a robust market environment for FSLR.

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First Solar (FSLR) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
FSLR
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for First Solar (FSLR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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First Solar: Q4 Strong Sales, EPS Down
FSLR
Published: February 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Thin-film photovoltaic solar module manufacturer First Solar (FSLR -3.56%) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Q4 revenue of $1.5 billion surpassed analyst consensus predictions of $1.48 billion.

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First Solar Initiates Legal Action Against JinkoSolar for Infringement of TOPCon Technology Patents
FSLR
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanSolar--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (“First Solar”) today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Shanghai-headquartered JinkoSolar and its related entities alleging infringement of First Solar's US Patent No. 9,130,074 (the “‘074 Patent”). The ‘074 Patent covers methods of manufacturing Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (“TOPCon”) crystalline silicon (“c-Si”) photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of.

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These 4 Low P/E Tech Stocks Could be Breakout-Ready Bargains
FSLR, HPQ, IIIV, ON
Published: February 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

As an investor, you're always searching for the best opportunity to see your money grow. One key factor to determine whether a stock is a buy is the price-to-earning ratio (P/E ratio), which describes the relationship between a stock's price and its earnings.

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First Solar (FSLR) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
FSLR
Published: February 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $164.09, moving +0.98% from the previous trading session.

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First Solar (FSLR) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
FSLR
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

First Solar (FSLR) concluded the recent trading session at $162.50, signifying a -0.23% move from its prior day's close.

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First Solar Stock: Deep Analysis Reveals Solar's Geopolitical Importance
FSLR
Published: February 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

First Solar, Inc.'s U.S. dominance and vertically integrated model ensure long-term resilience, with tariff protections and market expansion offsetting potential IRA tax credit risks. Trump's stance on solar is unclear, but energy security concerns and U.S.-China competition suggest policy support may emerge, stabilizing sentiment and boosting First Solar's valuation. Despite the short-term downtrend, strong earnings growth, increased production capacity, and strategic positioning in domestic energy security make FSLR a long-term Strong Buy with significant upside.

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Top 2 cheap stocks to buy for 2025
CVS, FSLR
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive

The US consumer price index (CPI) was up more than expected in January, raising doubts about the Federal Reserve's ability to lower interest rates further in 2025.

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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.