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NASDAQ:FSLR

First Solar - FSLR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$165.62
-5.81 (-3.39%)
(As of 11/28/2022 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$163.68
▼
$170.60
50-Day Range
$118.28
▼
$171.43
52-Week Range
$59.60
▼
$173.21
Volume
3.49 million shs
Average Volume
2.19 million shs
Market Capitalization
$17.66 billion
P/E Ratio
188.21
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$161.96

First Solar MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.65 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.0% Downside
$163.91 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.14
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.56mentions of First Solar in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$156,180 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($0.51) to $4.82 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.08 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

143rd out of 245 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

50th out of 94 stocks

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About First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock

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.

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FSLR Stock News Headlines

November 16, 2022 | marketbeat.com
Arizona company adds $1B solar power parts plant in Alabama
Arizona-based First Solar Inc. has selected Alabama as the site of a more than $1 billion factory that will manufacture modules that generate solar power
November 7, 2022 | marketbeat.com
After Doubling, First Solar May Keep Shining
First Solar is recharging amid increased attention on alternative energy sources and the outlook is bright for its shareholders.
November 24, 2022 | msn.com
Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning First Solar Stock In The Last 10 Years
November 24, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Sets New 12-Month High at $168.02
November 24, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com
First Solar Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NASDAQ:FSLR)
November 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
November 18, 2022 | bizjournals.com
Tempe-based First Solar building a $1.1B manufacturing plant in Alabama
November 17, 2022 | investorplace.com
First Solar (FSLR) Stock Pops After Announcing $1 Billion Alabama Factory
November 17, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
First Solar ramps up PV modules supply to Intersect Power
November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
First Solar (FSLR) to Build Its Fourth U.S. Factory in Alabama
November 17, 2022 | nasdaq.com
FSLR, SEDG, or RUN: Which Solar Stock is a "Strong Buy" for Wall Street Pros?
November 17, 2022 | nasdaq.com
First Solar Stock Has Outperformed The Broader Markets – Here's Why
November 16, 2022 | forbes.com
First Solar Stock Has Outperformed The Broader Markets – Here’s Why
November 15, 2022 | barrons.com
Sunrun and Other Solar Stocks With Strong U.S. Presence Are a Buy, Analyst Says
November 9, 2022 | msn.com
Here's How Much $100 Invested In First Solar 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
November 8, 2022 | benzinga.com
Looking At First Solar's Recent Unusual Options Activity
November 7, 2022 | benzinga.com
Here's Why First Solar Shares Are Moving
November 7, 2022 | benzinga.com
First Solar Gets 21% Price Target Bump By Analyst, Here's Why
November 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Why First Solar Stock Soared This Past Week
November 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
7 Cash-Rich Stocks to Buy for Peace of Mind
November 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
First Solar, A Leader In Solar Panels, Targets A Long-Term Expansion
November 1, 2022 | msn.com
Looking Into First Solar's Return On Invested Capital
November 1, 2022 | benzinga.com
First Solar Earns Analyst Upgrade Thanks To Strength In Bookings
November 1, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
First Solar scores another upgrade as Barclays touts strength in bookings
November 1, 2022 | seekingalpha.com
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FSLR Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/27/2022
Today
11/28/2022
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated)
3/07/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
Semiconductors
Sector
Oils/Energy
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FSLR
CUSIP
33643310
CIK
1274494
Web
www.firstsolar.com
Phone
(602) 662-6899
Fax
602-414-9400
Employees
4,800
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$163.91
High Stock Price Forecast
$233.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$70.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-2.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.65
Research Coverage
20 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$0.88
Trailing P/E Ratio
188.21
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$468.69 million
Net Margins
3.75%
Pretax Margin
7.22%
Return on Equity
1.61%
Return on Assets
1.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.04
Current Ratio
4.09
Quick Ratio
3.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.92 billion
Price / Sales
6.04
Cash Flow
$6.62 per share
Price / Cash Flow
25.02
Book Value
$56.05 per share
Price / Book
2.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
106,606,000
Free Float
106,030,000
Market Cap
$17.66 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.26

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Mark R. WidmarMr. Mark R. Widmar (Age 56)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.84M
  • Mr. Alexander R. BradleyMr. Alexander R. Bradley (Age 41)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $879.36k
  • Mr. Jason E. DymbortMr. Jason E. Dymbort (Age 44)
    Gen. Counsel & Sec.
    Comp: $693.65k
  • Ms. Caroline Stockdale (Age 59)
    Chief People & Communications Officer
    Comp: $750.38k
  • Mr. Georges J. AntounMr. Georges J. Antoun (Age 59)
    Chief Commercial Officer
    Comp: $1.07M
  • Mr. Byron Michael JeffersMr. Byron Michael Jeffers (Age 39)
    Global Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Markus GloecklerMr. Markus Gloeckler (Age 49)
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Mitchell Ennis
    Mang. of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Michael KoralewskiMr. Michael Koralewski (Age 50)
    Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer
  • Mr. Jigish Trivedi
    Sr. VP of Technology

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FSLR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First Solar stock right now?

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Solar in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FSLR shares.
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What is First Solar's stock price forecast for 2023?

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for First Solar's stock. Their FSLR share price forecasts range from $70.00 to $233.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $163.91 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.9%.
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How have FSLR shares performed in 2022?

First Solar's stock was trading at $87.16 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, FSLR shares have increased by 89.7% and is now trading at $165.36.
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When is First Solar's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, March 7th 2023.
View our FSLR earnings forecast.

How were First Solar's earnings last quarter?

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 27th. The solar cell manufacturer reported ($0.46) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.17) by $0.30. The solar cell manufacturer had revenue of $629 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $747.97 million. First Solar had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.61% and a net margin of 3.75%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.42 earnings per share.

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

First Solar issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -$0.65--$0.35 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of -$0.10. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.60 billion-$2.70 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.62 billion.

What is Mark Widmar's approval rating as First Solar's CEO?

182 employees have rated First Solar Chief Executive Officer Mark Widmar on Glassdoor.com. Mark Widmar has an approval rating of 96% among the company's employees. This puts Mark Widmar in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 75.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at First Solar to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Solar own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First Solar investors own include Puma Biotechnology (PBYI), BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN), (MDVN) (MDVN), Incyte (INCY), Micron Technology (MU), Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Alibaba Group (BABA) and United Airlines (UAL).

What is First Solar's stock symbol?

First Solar trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FSLR."

Who are First Solar's major shareholders?

First Solar's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.43%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.87%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.00%), Citadel Advisors LLC (0.00%), State Street Corp (2.91%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.55%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander R Bradley, Byron Michael Jeffers, George A Hambro, Georges Antoun, Jason E Dymbort, Kuntal Kumar Verma, Lukas T Walton, Mark R Widmar, Markus Gloeckler, Michael Koralewski, Michael T Sweeney, Patrick James Buehler, Philip Dejong, R Craig Kennedy and Raffi Garabedian.
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How do I buy shares of First Solar?

Shares of FSLR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is First Solar's stock price today?

One share of FSLR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $165.36.

How much money does First Solar make?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) has a market capitalization of $17.63 billion and generates $2.92 billion in revenue each year. The solar cell manufacturer earns $468.69 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.88 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does First Solar have?

The company employs 4,800 workers across the globe.

Does First Solar have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of First Solar: Enki Technology Inc, FS India Solar Ventures Private Limited, First Solar Development LLC, First Solar Electric (California) Inc., First Solar Electric LLC, First Solar Energía Limitada, First Solar FE Holdings Pte. Ltd., First Solar GmbH, First Solar Holdings GmbH, First Solar Japan GK, First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., First Solar Manufacturing GmbH, First Solar Power India Private Limited, First Solar Vietnam Holdings Pte. Ltd., First Solar Vietnam Manufacturing Co Ltd, NextLight Renewable Power, Parque Solar Fotovoltaico Luz del Norte SpA, RayTracker, Solar Chile S.A., TetraSun Inc., and Turner Renewable Energy LLC.
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How can I contact First Solar?

First Solar's mailing address is 350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 600, TEMPE AZ, 85281. The official website for the company is www.firstsolar.com. The solar cell manufacturer can be reached via phone at (602) 662-6899, via email at investor@firstsolar.com, or via fax at 602-414-9400.

This page (NASDAQ:FSLR) was last updated on 11/28/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff