First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Insider Kuntal Kumar Verma Sells 573 Shares of Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 573 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.00, for a total transaction of $120,330.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 8,863 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,861,230. This trade represents a 6.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Kuntal Kumar Verma also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, March 17th, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 180 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.53, for a total transaction of $35,915.40.
• On Monday, March 16th, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 392 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.80, for a total transaction of $78,713.60.
• On Tuesday, March 10th, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 408 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.70, for a total transaction of $79,845.60.
• On Monday, March 9th, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 1,386 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.36, for a total transaction of $263,838.96.
• On Wednesday, March 4th, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 728 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.95, for a total transaction of $143,379.60.
• On Tuesday, March 3rd, Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 3,426 shares of First Solar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $671,256.18.

First Solar Stock Performance

NASDAQ FSLR opened at $191.65 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $205.07 and its 200-day moving average is $234.16. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $119.09 and a 12-month high of $285.99. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The firm has a market cap of $20.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.61.

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

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in First Solar by 117.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently weighed in on FSLR. Freedom Capital lowered shares of First Solar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on shares of First Solar from $258.00 to $236.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 28th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of First Solar from $285.00 to $255.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Glj Research lowered shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $314.43 to $207.82 in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus 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.