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First Solar (FSLR)
NASDAQ:FSLR
FSLR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$116.56 - $306.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume656.75K
Average Volume (3M)3.67M
Market Cap
$13.90B
Enterprise Value$17.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$420.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$162.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2025EPS Estimate
2.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.02
Shares Outstanding107,240,420
10 Day Avg. Volume4,297,460
30 Day Avg. Volume3,669,794
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.34
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.30
P/FCF Ratio7.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.90Price Target Upside99.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
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First Solar News
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Long-Term GrowthThe company has a strong long-term growth profile due to its differentiated technology, research and development capabilities, and unique U.S. manufacturing footprint.
Trade BarriersFirst Solar's U.S. manufacturing footprint offers a clear advantage as trade barriers increase.
ValuationValuation supports upside—even under a downside scenario with phaseout in 2027, the shares are derisked.
Bears Say
MarginsLower utilization and CuRe-related costs are likely to weigh on first-half margins.
Production IssuesFSLR had manufacturing issues with the initial batch of Series 7 modules, resulting in a warranty charge.
Uncertainty And RisksConcerns around IRA revisions are expected to remain an overhang, creating challenges for short-term momentum.
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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 $116.56 and its highest was $306.77 in the past 12 months.
What is First Solar’s market cap?
First Solar’s market cap is $13.90B.
When is First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2025 which is in 17 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 2.52.
How many shares outstanding does First Solar have?
First Solar has 107,240,420 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:
$243.90 (99.61% Upside)
$243.90 (99.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSLR Sentiment 95%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 539.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.05%
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. 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 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
$243.90
▲(99.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering FSLR
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/28 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.84%
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