First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR – Get Free Report) EVP Samantha Sloan sold 127 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.95, for a total value of $28,314.65. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 2,018 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $449,913.10. This represents a 5.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.
First Solar Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ FSLR traded up $0.30 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $218.15. The company had a trading volume of 1,015,719 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,416,391. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $232.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $224.63. First Solar, Inc. has a 12 month low of $182.99 and a 12 month high of $320.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.76.
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $1.02. The company had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.06 billion. First Solar had a return on equity of 18.02% and a net margin of 32.47%.The firm’s revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.18 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.75 EPS for the current year.
Key Stories Impacting First Solar
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights First Solar as a strong momentum stock, while its latest quarterly results exceeded EPS expectations and management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance. The company also reported a contracted sales backlog of approximately 45.1 gigawatts through 2030, supporting long-term revenue visibility. Here’s Why First Solar Is a Strong Momentum Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Solar demand remains strong, but changing U.S. policy, tariffs and import rules are reshaping industry economics. A new 15% duty on polysilicon derivatives and a minimum import-price framework could benefit domestic manufacturers such as First Solar, while also creating uncertainty around customer demand, pricing and 2026 earnings. 3 Solar Stocks to Watch as Policy Shifts Reshape the Industry
- Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning is mixed: 488 investors added FSLR shares in the latest quarter, while 610 reduced positions. Analysts’ median price target of $245 remains above the current trading level, although targets vary considerably, reflecting differing views on policy and execution risks.
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms are promoting a securities class action covering investors who purchased shares from February 26, 2025, through February 24, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that First Solar and certain executives misrepresented tariff exposure and production-facility utilization; the August 24, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline keeps legal risk prominent, although the allegations have not been proven. Kaplan Fox First Solar Class Action Notice
- Negative Sentiment: Options activity also signals caution: traders purchased 41,672 put options, roughly 77% above average volume. Reported insider activity shows selling but no purchases over the past six months, adding another potential sentiment headwind. Large Put-Option Activity in First Solar
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on FSLR. Weiss Ratings raised shares of First Solar from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their target price on shares of First Solar from $217.00 to $197.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 31st. Susquehanna increased their price target on First Solar from $250.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Barclays raised their price target on First Solar from $213.00 to $279.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.44.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on FSLR
Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FSLR. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new stake in First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Solar in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.
First Solar Company Profile
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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