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First Solar (FSLR)
NASDAQ:FSLR
FSLR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$124.96 - $306.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume656.75K
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
$13.63B
Enterprise Value$26.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$718.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2025EPS Estimate
2.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.02
Shares Outstanding107,062,100
10 Day Avg. Volume2,696,005
30 Day Avg. Volume3,026,014
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.24
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.20
P/FCF Ratio6.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.93
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$253.86Price Target Upside97.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capacity ExpansionFirst Solar continues to advance its tech roadmap and production ramp, exiting 2024 with 21GW capacity and progressing toward 25GW by 2026.
Competitive EdgeFirst Solar's US manufacturing and regulatory moat provides a competitive edge, with capacity effectively sold out through 2026.
Orderbook StrengthA strong orderbook provides a buffer against market volatility, with capacity sold out through 2026.
Bears Say
Production ChallengesQ4 gross profit was significantly below estimates due to various unexpected costs and charges.
Revenue GuidanceFY25 revenue guidance will likely be slightly below consensus given the expectation for lower production of units in India coupled with persistent issues like labor shortages, interconnection congestion, and transformer availability.
Warranty IssuesWarranty issues associated with First Solar's Series 7/6+ modules are of concern, with the company already anticipating a $50mn warranty expense.
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Ownership Overview
0.52% Insiders
20.67% Mutual Funds
21.23% Other Institutional Investors
28.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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FSLR FAQ
What was First Solar’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Solar lowest stock price was $124.96 and its highest was $306.77 in the past 12 months.
What is First Solar’s market cap?
First Solar’s market cap is $13.63B.
When is First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2025 which is in 34 days.
How were First Solar’s earnings last quarter?
First Solar released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2025. The company reported $3.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.696 by -$1.046.
Is First Solar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Solar’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Solar pay dividends?
First Solar does not currently pay dividends.
What is First Solar’s EPS estimate?
First Solar’s EPS estimate is 2.6.
How many shares outstanding does First Solar have?
First Solar has 107,062,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Solar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Solar reported an EPS of $3.65 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.696. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.361%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Solar?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSLR
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First Solar Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$253.86 (97.62% Upside)
$253.86 (97.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSLR Sentiment 95%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 539.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Solar
First Solar, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules. It operates through the Modules and Systems segments. The Modules segment involves in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The Systems segment offers development, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic solar power systems. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.
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FSLR Company Deck
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FSLR Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call revealed significant achievements in terms of record module sales and increased manufacturing capacity. However, these were overshadowed by challenges such as lower-than-expected EPS, manufacturing issues with Series 7 modules, and an imbalance in supply and demand. The company also faces increased costs due to tariffs and production challenges.Read More>---
FSLR Net sales Breakdown
99.92% Modules
0.08% Other
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FSLR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$253.86
▲(97.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering FSLR
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/24 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+15.50%
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