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First Solar (FSLR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$163.99 -1.55 (-0.93%)
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About First Solar Stock (NASDAQ:FSLR)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$163.13
$168.88
50-Day Range
$125.82
$192.98
52-Week Range
$116.56
$262.72
Volume
552,272 shs
Average Volume
3.19 million shs
Market Capitalization
$17.59 billion
P/E Ratio
13.91
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$229.19
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is a leading global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, specializing in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of advanced thin-film solar modules. The company’s proprietary cadmium telluride (CdTe) technology offers a lower carbon footprint and competitive cost per watt compared to conventional silicon-based modules. In addition to module manufacturing, First Solar provides comprehensive project development, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) support to utility-scale solar power plant owners and operators.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, First Solar has played a pioneering role in the solar industry’s evolution over more than two decades. The company’s initial public offering in 2006 fueled rapid expansion of its manufacturing footprint and research capabilities. Through ongoing investment in research and development, First Solar has continually improved module efficiency and durability, positioning its products as a benchmark for performance and reliability in challenging environmental conditions.

First Solar serves customers across North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, with module assembly facilities and project development offices strategically located to optimize supply chains and respond to regional market demands. Its global installed base spans diverse climates, from desert landscapes in the southwestern United States to sun-drenched fields in Australia and utility-scale arrays in emerging markets, underscoring the adaptability of CdTe technology to a wide range of project specifications and regulatory environments.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Mark Widmar and a seasoned management team, First Solar continues to pursue growth through technological innovation, operational excellence and strategic partnerships. The company remains focused on expanding its vertically integrated business model, enhancing module production capacity and advancing next-generation solar technologies. First Solar’s commitment to sustainability and cost-effective clean energy solutions positions it to capitalize on the accelerating global transition to renewable power.

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First Solar Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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100th Percentile Overall Score

FSLR MarketRank™: 

First Solar scored higher than 100% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 1st out of 269 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    First Solar has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.87, and is based on 24 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    First Solar has been the subject of 20 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about First Solar's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for First Solar are expected to grow by 56.09% in the coming year, from $13.05 to $20.37 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of First Solar is 14.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.82.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of First Solar is 14.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 52.36.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    First Solar has a PEG Ratio of 0.30. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    First Solar has a P/B Ratio of 2.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about First Solar's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    10.38% of the float of First Solar has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    First Solar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in First Solar has recently decreased by 1.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    First Solar does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    First Solar does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    10.38% of the float of First Solar has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    First Solar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in First Solar has recently decreased by 1.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • News Sentiment

    First Solar has a news sentiment score of 1.01. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.79 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for First Solar this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 62 people have searched for FSLR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -5% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 14 people have added First Solar to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, First Solar insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,227,172.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.48% of the stock of First Solar is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    92.08% of the stock of First Solar is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about First Solar's insider trading history.
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FSLR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

First Solar's stock was trading at $176.24 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FSLR shares have decreased by 6.1% and is now trading at $165.54.
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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $1.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.50 by $0.55. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis.
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First Solar subsidiaries include these companies: Enki Technology Inc, TetraSun Inc., Solar Chile S.A., RayTracker, NextLight Renewable Power, Turner Renewable Energy LLC, First Solar Development LLC, and more.

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

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Solar investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/29/2025
Today
7/01/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/29/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Energy
Industry
Solar
Sub-Industry
Semiconductors
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FSLR
Employees
4,800
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$229.19
High Stock Price Target
$326.00
Low Stock Price Target
$100.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+38.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.87
Research Coverage
31 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
14.08
Forward P/E Ratio
12.69
P/E Growth
0.3
Net Income
$1.29 billion
Pretax Margin
32.13%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.21 billion
Cash Flow
$17.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.49
Book Value
$74.52 per share
Price / Book
2.22

Miscellaneous

Free Float
106,729,000
Market Cap
$17.75 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.53

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This page (NASDAQ:FSLR) was last updated on 7/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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