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First Solar (FSLR) Earnings Date, Estimates & Call Transcripts

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$194.48
-3.02 (-1.53%)
(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

Earnings Summary

Upcoming
Earnings Date
Feb. 25Estimated
Actual EPS
(Oct. 29)
$2.91 Missed By -$0.19
Consensus EPS
(Oct. 29)
$3.10
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FSLR Earnings Estimates and Actuals by Quarter

The chart below shows up to four years of a company's earnings history. The dark blue line represents the company's actual earnings per share. The light blue area represents the range of Wall Street analysts' earnings estimates for each quarter.

FSLR Estimated and Actual Revenue by Quarter

The chart below shows up to four years of a company's revenue history. The dark blue line represents the company's actual revenue. The light blue line represents the company's estimated revenue based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts for each quarter.

First Solar Analyst EPS Estimates

QuarterNumber of EstimatesLow EstimateHigh EstimateAverage EstimateCompany Guidance
Q1 20244$1.93$2.12$2.05 
Q2 20244$2.22$3.64$2.87 
Q3 20244$2.34$4.27$3.34 
Q4 20243$3.50$4.78$4.23 
FY 202415$9.99$14.81$12.48 
Q1 20252$3.09$3.72$3.41 
Q2 20252$3.70$5.37$4.54 
Q3 20252$5.01$6.20$5.61 
Q4 20252$5.11$7.40$6.26 
FY 20258$16.91$22.69$19.80 
Q1 20262$3.75$4.27$4.01 
Q2 20262$5.21$6.97$6.09 
Q3 20261$8.30$8.30$8.30 

FSLR Earnings Date and Information

First Solar last released its quarterly earnings data on October 29th, 2024. The solar cell manufacturer reported $2.91 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $887.70 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.07 billion. Its quarterly revenue was up 10.7% on a year-over-year basis. First Solar has generated $11.61 earnings per share over the last year ($11.61 diluted earnings per share) and currently has a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.4. Earnings for First Solar are expected to grow by 57.65% in the coming year, from $13.39 to $21.11 per share. First Solar has not formally confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 based off prior year's report dates.

First Solar Earnings History by Quarter

DateQuarterConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGAAP EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueLinks
2/25/2025
(Estimated)
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10/29/2024Q3 2024$3.10$2.91($0.19)$2.91$1.07 billion$887.70 million          
7/30/2024Q2 2024$2.69$3.25+$0.56$3.25$939.71 million$1.01 billion        
5/1/2024Q1 2024$1.90$2.20+$0.30$2.20$718.19 million$794.10 million        
2/27/2024Q4 2023$3.19$3.25+$0.06$3.25$1.31 billion$1.16 billion        
10/31/2023Q3 2023$2.09$2.50+$0.41$2.50$904.11 million$801.09 million        
7/27/2023Q2 2023$0.95$1.85+$0.90$2.11$720.43 million$810.67 million    
4/27/2023Q1 2023$0.99$0.40($0.59)$0.40$716.66 million$548.29 million        
2/28/2023Q4 2022($0.18)($0.07)+$0.11($0.07)$1.00 billion$1.00 billion        
10/27/2022Q3 2022($0.23)($0.46)($0.23)($0.46)$747.97 million$629.00 million        
7/28/2022Q2 2022$0.30$0.52+$0.22$0.52$606.45 million$621.00 million      
4/28/2022Q1 2022($0.41)($0.41)-($0.41)$588.73 million$367.00 million        
3/1/2022Q4 2021$1.07$1.23+$0.16$1.23$924.98 million$907.32 million      
11/4/2021Q3 2021$0.60$0.42($0.18)$0.42$688.10 million$583.50 million        
7/29/2021Q2 2021$0.60$0.77+$0.17$0.77$632.03 million$629.18 million        
4/29/2021Q1 2021$1.00$1.96+$0.96$1.96$694.80 million$803.37 million      
2/25/2021Q4 2020$1.27$1.08($0.19)$1.08$713.59 million$609.23 million      
10/27/2020Q3 2020$0.60$1.45+$0.85$1.45$707.70 million$927.57 million      
8/6/2020Q2 2020$0.28$0.35+$0.07$0.35$490.53 million$642.41 million      
5/7/2020Q1 2020$0.24$0.85+$0.61$0.85$560.05 million$532.00 million      
2/20/2020Q4 2019$2.87$2.02($0.85)$4.60$1.86 billion$1.40 billion      

First Solar Earnings - Frequently Asked Questions

When is First Solar's earnings date?

First Solar has not confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 based off last year's report dates. Learn more on FSLR's earnings history.

What guidance has First Solar issued on next quarter's earnings?

First Solar updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 13.000-13.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 13.490. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.1 billion-$4.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.4 billion.

Did First Solar beat their earnings estimates last quarter?

In the previous quarter, First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) missed the analysts' consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.19 with a reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.91. Learn more on analysts' earnings estimate vs. FSLR's actual earnings.

How can I listen to First Solar's earnings conference call?

The conference call for First Solar's latest earnings report can be listened to online. Listen to Conference Call

How can I read First Solar's conference call transcript?

The conference call transcript for First Solar's latest earnings report can be read online. Read Transcript

How can I view First Solar's earnings report?

First Solar's earnings report can be found in their filing with the SEC. View SEC filing

How much revenue does First Solar generate each year?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) has a recorded annual revenue of $3.85 billion.

How much profit does First Solar generate each year?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) has a recorded net income of $830.78 million. FSLR has generated $11.61 earnings per share over the last four quarters.

What is First Solar's price-to-earnings ratio?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.36 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.52. The price/earnings-to-growth ratio is 0.34.

What is First Solar's EPS forecast for next year?

First Solar's earnings are expected to grow from $13.39 per share to $21.11 per share in the next year, which is a 57.65% increase.


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