FSLR Stock Overview
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally.
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
First Solar, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$190.72 |
| 52 Week High | US$232.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$129.22 |
| Beta | 1.4 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.42% |
| 3 Month Change | 33.21% |
| 1 Year Change | 5.52% |
| 3 Year Change | 173.51% |
| 5 Year Change | 218.61% |
| Change since IPO | 670.90% |
Recent News & Updates
First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
May 08
Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely
Apr 17First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy
Apr 11Recent updates
First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
May 08Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely
Apr 17First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy
Apr 11First Solar Remains A Viable Solar Investment, Despite The Silicon Headwinds
Apr 03Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?
Apr 02We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 18First Solar: An Attractive Risk-Premium Ratio
Mar 07First Solar: Misunderstood Solar Energy Leader Set To Soar In 2024
Feb 29Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
Feb 29Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?
Feb 21First Solar: The Risk/Reward Looks Sunny
Feb 05First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Feb 04First Solar: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Critical For The Company
Jan 23First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings
Jan 04Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?
Nov 17Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 02Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital
Sep 26Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Jul 14Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?
May 05Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 15When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Mar 28Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?
Jan 30Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Nov 25First Solar: Mr. Market Overcompensates - Don't Be Trapped By The Rally
Oct 12First Solar: Stock Has Doubled, Best Point To Buy?
Oct 06First Solar: Prepare For A Solar Boom Like Never Before
Sep 08Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Aug 22First Solar Stock To Be A Big Winner As The Market Realizes The Impact Of The Inflation Reduction Act
Aug 08First Solar: Climate Bill Is A Game Changer
Aug 01At US$72.59, Is First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 25First Solar to supply 93 MW of First Solar Modules to Solarvest for Malaysian projects
Jul 21Do Not Buy First Solar Yet
May 20These 4 Measures Indicate That First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 28Shareholder Returns
| FSLR | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 7.4% | 7.5% | 3.3% |
| 1Y | 5.5% | 99.3% | 25.0% |
Return vs Industry: FSLR underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 99.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FSLR underperformed the US Market which returned 25% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FSLR volatility | |
|---|---|
| FSLR Average Weekly Movement | 5.7% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 7.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: FSLR's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: FSLR's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6,700 | Mark Widmar | www.firstsolar.com |
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, 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 designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity.
First Solar, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| FSLR fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$20.84b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.02b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.56b |
19.9x
P/E Ratio5.7x
P/S RatioIs FSLR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FSLR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.56b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.03b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.53b |
| Other Expenses | US$509.80m |
| Earnings | US$1.02b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.57 |
| Gross Margin | 43.05% |
| Net Profit Margin | 28.75% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 9.0% |
How did FSLR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison