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NASDAQ:FSLR

First Solar Stock Forecast, Price & News

$83.50
-0.25 (-0.30 %)
(As of 10/27/2020 11:15 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$81.70
Now: $83.50▼
$84.51
50-Day Range
$61.30
MA: $72.80▼
$85.37
52-Week Range
$28.47
Now: $83.50▼
$87.44
Volume29,634 shs
Average Volume1.82 million shs
Market Capitalization$8.85 billion
P/E Ratio89.78
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.55
First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Modules and Systems. The Modules segment designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity to integrators and operators of PV solar power systems. The Systems segment provides power plant solutions, such as project development; engineering, procurement, and construction; and operating and maintenance services to 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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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 2.2Community Rank: 2.1Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

1.18 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
SectorOils/Energy
Current SymbolNASDAQ:FSLR
Previous Symbol
CUSIP33643310
CIK1274494
Webwww.firstsolar.com
Phone602-414-9300
Employees6,600

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.07
Current Ratio3.66
Quick Ratio2.96

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio89.78
Forward P/E Ratio28.89
P/E Growth1.65

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$3.06 billion
Price / Sales2.89
Cash Flow$3.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow24.25
Book Value$48.35 per share
Price / Book1.73

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.48
Net Income$-114,930,000.00
Net Margins3.17%
Return on Equity7.18%
Return on Assets5.19%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares105,968,000
Market Cap$8.85 billion
Next Earnings Date10/27/2020 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
$83.50
-0.25 (-0.30 %)
(As of 10/27/2020 11:15 AM ET)
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First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Frequently Asked Questions

How has First Solar's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

First Solar's stock was trading at $37.23 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FSLR stock has increased by 125.0% and is now trading at $83.75.
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Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of First Solar?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Solar in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is First Solar's next earnings date?

First Solar is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October 27th 2020.
View our earnings forecast for First Solar.

How were First Solar's earnings last quarter?

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 6th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.07. The solar cell manufacturer had revenue of $642.41 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $490.53 million. First Solar had a return on equity of 7.18% and a net margin of 3.17%. The firm's revenue was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.18) EPS.
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What price target have analysts set for FSLR?

16 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for First Solar's shares. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate First Solar's share price to reach $73.60 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.1%.
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Who are some of First Solar's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to First Solar include NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Broadcom (AVGO), Texas Instruments (TXN), Micron Technology (MU), Analog Devices (ADI), Xilinx (XLNX), Microchip Technology (MCHP), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), Cree (CREE), Inphi (IPHI) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC).
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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).

Who are First Solar's key executives?

First Solar's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Mark R. Widmar, CEO & Director (Age 54, Pay $2.52M)
  • Mr. Alexander R. Bradley, Chief Financial Officer (Age 39, Pay $1.06M)
  • Mr. Philip Tymen deJong, Chief Operating Officer (Age 60, Pay $1.31M)
  • Mr. Raffi Garabedian, Co-Chief Technology Officer (Age 53, Pay $1.33M)
  • Mr. Georges J. Antoun, Chief Commercial Officer (Age 57, Pay $1.33M)

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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include DNB Asset Management AS (0.38%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.22%), Grace & White Inc. NY (0.13%), BTC Capital Management Inc. (0.06%), Fulcrum Capital LLC (0.06%) and State of Michigan Retirement System (0.03%). Company insiders that own First Solar stock include Alexander R Bradley, Byron Michael Jeffers, Christopher Bueter, Georges Antoun, Lukas T Walton, Mark R Widmar, Paul J Kaleta, Philip Dejong, R Craig Kennedy and Raffi Garabedian.
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Which major investors are selling First Solar stock?

FSLR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DNB Asset Management AS, Grace & White Inc. NY, Retirement Systems of Alabama, Fulcrum Capital LLC, Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc., Harrington Investments INC, CENTRAL TRUST Co, and Assenagon Asset Management S.A.. Company insiders that have sold First Solar company stock in the last year include Alexander R Bradley, Byron Michael Jeffers, Georges Antoun, Lukas T Walton, Mark R Widmar, Philip Dejong, R Craig Kennedy, and Raffi Garabedian.
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Which major investors are buying First Solar stock?

FSLR stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT, Pacer Advisors Inc., Nwam LLC, Beech Hill Advisors Inc., Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC, Tatro Capital LLC, Symphony Financial Ltd. Co., and Boston Trust Walden Corp.
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How do I buy shares of First Solar?

Shares of FSLR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is First Solar's stock price today?

One share of FSLR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.75.

How big of a company is First Solar?

First Solar has a market capitalization of $8.87 billion and generates $3.06 billion in revenue each year. The solar cell manufacturer earns $-114,930,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $1.48 on an earnings per share basis. First Solar employs 6,600 workers across the globe.

What is First Solar's official website?

The official website for First Solar is www.firstsolar.com.

How can I contact First Solar?

First Solar's mailing address is 350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 600, TEMPE AZ, 85281. The solar cell manufacturer can be reached via phone at 602-414-9300 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 10/27/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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