First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

NASDAQ: FSLR · Real-Time Price · USD
156.45
+0.72 (0.46%)
At close: May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
158.00
+1.55 (0.99%)
After-hours: May 28, 2025, 7:55 PM EDT
0.46%
Market Cap 16.78B
Revenue (ttm) 4.26B
Net Income (ttm) 1.26B
Shares Out 107.24M
EPS (ttm) 11.77
PE Ratio 13.29
Forward PE 9.21
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 2,219,488
Open 155.51
Previous Close 155.73
Day's Range 153.87 - 157.33
52-Week Range 116.56 - 306.77
Beta 1.46
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 232.68 (+48.73%)
Earnings Date Apr 29, 2025

About FSLR

First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company’s residual business operations include project development activities, op... [Read more]

Industry Solar
Sector Technology
IPO Date Nov 17, 2006
Employees 8,100
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FSLR
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, First Solar's revenue was $4.21 billion, an increase of 26.75% compared to the previous year's $3.32 billion. Earnings were $1.29 billion, an increase of 55.52%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 30 analysts, the average rating for FSLR stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $232.68, which is an increase of 48.73% from the latest price.

Price Target
$232.68
(48.73% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

First Solar: The Only Profitable Solar Stock Is Undervalued

First Solar, Inc.'s fundamentals remain strong despite recent policy-driven selloffs and sector volatility, presenting a compelling long-term buying opportunity for patient investors. The company boas...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

First Solar: The Place To Hide Amid The Solar Market Mayhem

First Solar remains resilient, despite political headwinds, as key 45X manufacturing credits are largely maintained in Trump's tax bill. The company still faces demand uncertainty, due to gutted IRA i...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Rooftop Solar Takes Gut Punch in House Tax Bill

The bill sunsets renewable energy credits, as expected, but includes more stringent provisions and rollback dates that were seen as especially bleak for rooftop solar.

Other symbols: RUNTAN
6 days ago - WSJ

AAP Rebuilds 3 Months of Losses, RUN & Solar Stocks Sell Off, ZM Earnings

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) surged to a 3-month high off a 40% post-earnings rally. Diane King Hall notes that it's not just strong earnings driving optimism, but also people seeking to keep their vehicl...

Other symbols: AAPENPHRUNSEDGZM
6 days ago - Schwab Network

US solar stocks sink as Trump tax bill threatens green energy lifelines

Shares of major US solar companies tumbled sharply on Thursday after the House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, a sweeping measure that aims to dismantle key p...

Other symbols: CSIQENPHJKSMAXNRUNSEDG
6 days ago - Invezz

Solar stocks plunge as Republican tax bill worse than feared for clean energy

Solar stocks are plunging as the House Republican tax bill terminates key clean energy credits. The legislation is "disastrous" for the rooftop solar industry, according to Guggenheim.

Other symbols: ARRYENPHNXTRUNSEDG
6 days ago - CNBC

Trump's Tax Bill Pummels First Solar, Enphase, SunRun Stocks

Solar companies risk losing access to huge tax credits now that the bill has passed in the House of Representatives.

Other symbols: ENPHRUN
6 days ago - Barrons

US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined on Tuesday that domestic solar panel makers were materially harmed or threatened by a flood of cheap imports from four Southeast Asian nations, bring...

8 days ago - Reuters

Third Generation Solar Materials Market Research 2025-2034 Featuring GreatCell Solar, Flisom, Silicor Material, Miasole, Hanergy, First Solar, Oxford Photovoltaics, NanoFlex Power, Solaronix, Heliatek

The Third Generation Solar Materials Market is thriving due to technological advancements in solar energy and the increased demand for efficient, cost-effective solar cells. Key materials such as dye-...

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

George Soros Loads Up On First Solar Calls: What Does He Know That Wall Street Doesn't?

While Wall Street's mood around solar stocks has generally been cool since President Donald Trump took the oath again, George Soros is dialing up the wattage.

12 days ago - Benzinga

Uniper plans first solar power farms in Sweden in renewables push

German utility Uniper is developing its first two solar power farms in Sweden as part of a wider company push to invest into renewable energy, it said on Friday.

12 days ago - Reuters

Time To Buy First Solar Stock?

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has recorded a 9% year-to-date increase (May 13), considerably outperforming the S&P 500′s growth, drawing renewed attention from investors focused on renewable energy. Alth...

13 days ago - Forbes

This Week's Best Short Squeeze Options Trade

First Solar FSLR is in the midst of a likely short squeeze, which is skyrocketing the stock. Once the squeeze is over, shares should fall back to relative congestion support.

14 days ago - Benzinga

S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Index Extends Gains as Tech Stocks Surge

The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and the Nasdaq rose 1.6% Tuesday as investors reacted to positive data on inflation and tech stocks surged, extending Monday's gains on easing trade tensions. The Dow Jones In...

15 days ago - Investopedia

Overlooked Stock: FSLR

First Solar (FSLR) rallied more than 22% and closed as the SPX's top performer

15 days ago - Schwab Network

First Solar and other solar stocks are climbing. A House proposal has hit the ‘more bullish end of investor expectations.

A new proposal in Congress was helping spark gains for solar stocks on Tuesday, but the plan from the House Ways and Means Committee was viewed as negative for the nuclear-power industry and makers of...

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15 days ago - Market Watch

The Big 3: AFRM, CROX, FSLR

"We need to be cautious heading into the weekend" with China trade negotiations, says @ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer, though he sees opportunities in corners of the stock market. He talks about ...

Other symbols: AFRMCROX
19 days ago - Schwab Network

First Solar Goes Binary

First Solar's Q1 earnings call was the one of the most complex you'll find, highlighting the tremendous uncertainty around the business. Key issues include the impact of fluctuating tariffs and their ...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

First Solar Cuts 2025 Guidance, Analyst Bullish On Expectations Of Tax Credits Remaining Intact

First Solar Inc.  FSLR reported downbeat first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

27 days ago - Benzinga

First Solar stock price drops after investors react to executive's tariff comments

First Solar saw its stock fall on Wednesday as investors reacted to the "significant challenges" that CEO Mark Widmar said President Donald Trump's tariffs presented to the solar module maker.

4 weeks ago - Fox Business

First Solar stock plunges as CEO says Trump tariffs pose ‘significant economic headwind'

First Solar stock tumbled after the company cut its full-year guidance due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. CEO Mark Widmar said Trump's tariffs were more disruptive than expected.

4 weeks ago - CNBC

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Byron Jeffers - Head of Investor Relations Mark Widmar - Chief Executive Officer Alex B...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Tariffs lead First Solar to slash its sales and profit outlook

The new, lowered guidance reflects “expected impact of the implementation of new tariffs,” the company said.

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

First Solar lowers annual sales and profit forecast on near-term tariff troubles

First Solar lowered its annual sales and profit forecast on Tuesday due to near-term tariff-related challenges amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war and tepid residential demand in the United States, ...

4 weeks ago - Reuters

First Solar, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Revises Guidance to Reflect Expected Impact of Implementation of New Tariffs

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and issued revised guidance to reflect the...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire