First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR – Get Free Report) CEO Mark Widmar sold 1,526 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.63, for a total value of $329,051.38. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 105,074 shares in the company, valued at $22,657,106.62. This trade represents a 1.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.
First Solar Stock Performance
First Solar stock traded up $7.82 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $219.21. The company had a trading volume of 3,163,381 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,362,970. The company has a quick ratio of 2.15, a current ratio of 2.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. First Solar, Inc. has a 52 week low of $125.80 and a 52 week high of $285.99. The company has a 50 day moving average of $198.46 and a 200-day moving average of $231.85. The firm has a market cap of $23.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.16, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.57.
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.87 by $0.35. First Solar had a net margin of 30.73% and a return on equity of 18.01%. The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.03 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.95 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 23.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts have commented on the company. TD Cowen cut their price target on First Solar from $320.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. UBS Group cut their price objective on First Solar from $300.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of First Solar from $275.00 to $230.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $300.00 to $245.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of First Solar from $271.00 to $243.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $246.10.
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Trending Headlines about First Solar
Here are the key news stories impacting First Solar this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat — Q1 EPS of $3.22 (up ~65%) and revenue of $1.04B topped estimates, with margins and utilization highlighted as strengths. This is a primary driver of the rally. First Solar’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: Policy optimism — a broker upgrade cites potential upside if Section 232 rulings favor U.S. module producers; investors are pricing that potential into FSLR. First Solar upgraded at Freedom Broker as Section 232 seen driving upside
- Positive Sentiment: Reaffirmed outlook & backlog — company report and market writeups note record Q1 revenue, reaffirmed FY26 guidance and a large contracted backlog (strong revenue visibility), supporting the bull case. First Solar (FSLR) Is Up 9.3% After Record Q1 Results And Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook Has The Bull Case Changed?
- Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds — coverage noting growing clean-energy demand and favorable sector dynamics supports sentiment toward FSLR. First Solar In Focus As Clean Energy Demand Shapes Nasdaq Composite
- Neutral Sentiment: HSBC raised its price target to $231 (hold) — a modest lift to upside expectations but stops short of a buy endorsement. HSBC adjusts price target on First Solar to $231 from $211, maintains hold rating
- Neutral Sentiment: Evercore nudged its target to $219 and kept an in-line rating — effectively neutral vs. current levels. Evercore ISI adjusts price target on First Solar to $219 from $212, maintains in-line rating
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and demand risk flagged — analysis warns that policy uncertainty and possible demand slowdowns could introduce meaningful downside if tailwinds (e.g., tax credits, tariffs) don’t materialize as expected. First Solar Suffers Regulatory/Demand Uncertainty – Wait On The Sidelines First
- Negative Sentiment: Bear case remains — other commentary emphasizes persistent downside risk tied to execution, margin pressures and macro/regulatory shocks. First Solar: Still Providing Plenty Of Downside Risk
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.
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