First Solar, Inc. $FSLR Stock Holdings Decreased by Slow Capital Inc.

Slow Capital Inc. lowered its position in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) by 9.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 44,278 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock after selling 4,751 shares during the quarter. First Solar accounts for about 1.4% of Slow Capital Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. Slow Capital Inc.’s holdings in First Solar were worth $11,567,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new stake in First Solar during the 3rd quarter valued at $44,000. NBT Bank N A NY lifted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 550.0% in the third quarter. NBT Bank N A NY now owns 221 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the third quarter valued at $52,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about First Solar

Here are the key news stories impacting First Solar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer highlighted First Solar as “overlooked” and “too cheap,” calling attention to the stock’s valuation versus recent drawdown — this type of high-profile endorsement can attract bargain hunters and buying interest. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: First Solar scheduled its Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call for April 30 (after market close). Upcoming results and guidance will be the next major catalyst and could swing the stock depending on revenue, backlog commentary, and margin outlook. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider, Kuntal Kumar Verma, sold 573 shares under a pre‑arranged Rule 10b5‑1 plan (avg. $210/share). The sale reduced his holding by ~6% but was disclosed as a planned trade, which lessens the negative signal compared with opportunistic insider selling. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that China is considering limits on advanced solar equipment exports sparked sector-wide selling and put downward pressure on First Solar despite its U.S.-based manufacturing — fear of trade shocks and supply-chain disruption has driven short-term volatility. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Recent headlines noted the stock “sank” as the broader market gained, reflecting the immediate market reaction to the China export report and continued drag from the company’s post‑earnings volatility earlier this year. Traders reacting to headlines and macro risks are likely amplifying intraday weakness. Article Title

First Solar Stock Down 1.8%

FSLR stock opened at $191.65 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. First Solar, Inc. has a 1 year low of $119.09 and a 1 year high of $285.99. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $205.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $234.16. The firm has a market cap of $20.59 billion, a PE ratio of 13.49, a PEG ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.61.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The business had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.65 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at First Solar

In related news, CFO Alexander R. Bradley sold 14,106 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $199.97, for a total value of $2,820,776.82. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 30,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,999,100. The trade was a 31.98% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Mark R. Widmar sold 1,937 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.80, for a total value of $388,949.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 102,798 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,641,838.40. This trade represents a 1.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 76,562 shares of company stock worth $15,042,232 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on FSLR shares. TD Cowen lowered their price target on First Solar from $320.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on First Solar in a research note on Monday, January 12th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Robert W. Baird restated a “neutral” rating and set a $205.00 price objective (down from $264.00) on shares of First Solar in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Evercore lowered their target price on First Solar from $241.00 to $212.00 in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, March 27th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $246.13.

About First Solar

First Solar, Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) is a United States–based solar technology company best known for designing and manufacturing thin‑film photovoltaic (PV) modules that use cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology. The company supplies PV modules and delivers integrated solar power solutions for utility‑scale projects, positioning itself as a provider of both components and complete solar energy systems rather than solely a parts supplier. First Solar was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Beyond module manufacturing, First Solar offers a range of project services including development support, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar installations.