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First Solar (FSLR) Competitors

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$257.85 +8.97 (+3.60%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$257.32 -0.53 (-0.20%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:57 PM Eastern
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FSLR vs. CSIQ, ENPH, RUN, SEDG, and SPWR

Should you buy First Solar stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares First Solar with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with First Solar include Canadian Solar (CSIQ), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Sunrun (RUN), SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), and CSLM Acquisition (SPWR). These companies are all part of the "solar" industry.

How does First Solar compare to Canadian Solar?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

First Solar has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Solar$5.22B5.31$1.53B$15.4816.66
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.23-$104.13M-$2.52N/A

In the previous week, First Solar had 22 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for First Solar and 11 mentions for Canadian Solar. First Solar's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.25 indicating that First Solar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Solar
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian Solar
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to Canadian Solar's net margin of -1.87%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat Canadian Solar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Solar30.73% 18.01% 12.57%
Canadian Solar -1.87%-4.20%-1.10%

First Solar currently has a consensus price target of $247.40, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Canadian Solar has a consensus price target of $18.36, indicating a potential downside of 2.73%. Given Canadian Solar's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian Solar is more favorable than First Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59
Canadian Solar
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

92.1% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

First Solar has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, indicating that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Solar beats Canadian Solar on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Solar compare to Enphase Energy?

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

Enphase Energy currently has a consensus target price of $42.78, suggesting a potential downside of 33.19%. First Solar has a consensus target price of $247.40, suggesting a potential downside of 4.05%. Given First Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than Enphase Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enphase Energy
6 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.12
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

In the previous week, Enphase Energy had 2 more articles in the media than First Solar. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Enphase Energy and 33 mentions for First Solar. First Solar's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Enphase Energy's score of 1.06 indicating that First Solar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enphase Energy
21 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Solar
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than Enphase Energy. First Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enphase Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enphase Energy$1.47B5.73$172.13M$1.0163.40
First Solar$5.22B5.31$1.53B$15.4816.66

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to Enphase Energy's net margin of 9.64%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat Enphase Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Enphase Energy9.64% 16.88% 5.39%
First Solar 30.73%18.01%12.57%

72.1% of Enphase Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Enphase Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of First Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Solar beats Enphase Energy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Solar compare to Sunrun?

Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, First Solar had 24 more articles in the media than Sunrun. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for First Solar and 9 mentions for Sunrun. Sunrun's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat First Solar's score of 1.24 indicating that Sunrun is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sunrun
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Solar
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sunrun has a beta of 2.25, meaning that its stock price is 125% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to Sunrun's net margin of 17.88%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat Sunrun's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sunrun17.88% 14.06% 2.56%
First Solar 30.73%18.01%12.57%

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than Sunrun. Sunrun is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sunrun$2.96B1.18$449.95M$2.136.86
First Solar$5.22B5.31$1.53B$15.4816.66

91.7% of Sunrun shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Sunrun shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of First Solar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sunrun presently has a consensus price target of $18.48, suggesting a potential upside of 26.41%. First Solar has a consensus price target of $247.40, suggesting a potential downside of 4.05%. Given Sunrun's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Sunrun is more favorable than First Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sunrun
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.52
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

Summary

First Solar beats Sunrun on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Solar compare to SolarEdge Technologies?

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and dividends.

SolarEdge Technologies presently has a consensus price target of $31.15, indicating a potential downside of 49.73%. First Solar has a consensus price target of $247.40, indicating a potential downside of 4.05%. Given First Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than SolarEdge Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SolarEdge Technologies
7 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.74
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

SolarEdge Technologies has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than SolarEdge Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SolarEdge Technologies$1.18B3.18-$405.45M-$6.13N/A
First Solar$5.22B5.31$1.53B$15.4816.66

95.1% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of First Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, First Solar had 21 more articles in the media than SolarEdge Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for First Solar and 12 mentions for SolarEdge Technologies. First Solar's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat SolarEdge Technologies' score of 0.85 indicating that First Solar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SolarEdge Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Solar
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to SolarEdge Technologies' net margin of -28.56%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat SolarEdge Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SolarEdge Technologies-28.56% -38.66% -7.72%
First Solar 30.73%18.01%12.57%

Summary

First Solar beats SolarEdge Technologies on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Solar compare to CSLM Acquisition?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and CSLM Acquisition (NASDAQ:SPWR) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to CSLM Acquisition's net margin of -14.34%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat CSLM Acquisition's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Solar30.73% 18.01% 12.57%
CSLM Acquisition -14.34%-16.64%-19.80%

First Solar has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSLM Acquisition has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

92.1% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.4% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 42.6% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, First Solar had 32 more articles in the media than CSLM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 33 mentions for First Solar and 1 mentions for CSLM Acquisition. First Solar's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat CSLM Acquisition's score of 0.75 indicating that First Solar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Solar
22 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CSLM Acquisition
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Solar currently has a consensus price target of $247.40, suggesting a potential downside of 4.05%. CSLM Acquisition has a consensus price target of $5.40, suggesting a potential upside of 382.14%. Given CSLM Acquisition's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CSLM Acquisition is more favorable than First Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59
CSLM Acquisition
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than CSLM Acquisition. CSLM Acquisition is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Solar$5.22B5.31$1.53B$15.4816.66
CSLM Acquisition$300M0.47-$45.35M-$0.47N/A

Summary

First Solar beats CSLM Acquisition on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FSLR vs. The Competition

MetricFirst SolarSolar IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$26.74B$3.11B$10.59B$12.31B
Dividend YieldN/A3.22%10.23%5.31%
P/E Ratio16.6616.0821.2625.63
Price / Sales5.3183.261,034.4485.43
Price / Cash12.9812.4038.7356.72
Price / Book2.804.374.617.12
Net Income$1.53B$24.30M$4.24B$335.28M
7 Day Performance10.49%4.30%0.24%2.98%
1 Month Performance31.43%12.07%2.63%2.85%
1 Year Performance62.80%119.55%55.35%35.17%

First Solar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FSLR
First Solar
4.1581 of 5 stars
$257.85
+3.6%
$247.40
-4.1%
+64.9%$26.74B$5.22B16.667,900
CSIQ
Canadian Solar
1.7739 of 5 stars
$17.18
-3.9%
$18.36
+6.9%
+92.3%$1.16B$5.48BN/A12,587
ENPH
Enphase Energy
2.6132 of 5 stars
$49.69
-6.1%
$40.68
-18.1%
+68.5%$6.55B$1.47B49.202,872
RUN
Sunrun
3.8745 of 5 stars
$13.49
-3.6%
$18.48
+37.0%
+117.9%$3.22B$2.96B6.339,059
SEDG
SolarEdge Technologies
1.7458 of 5 stars
$55.23
-10.6%
$30.40
-45.0%
+314.7%$3.36B$1.18BN/A3,576

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