First Solar (FSLR) Stock Overview
A solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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First Solar, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$223.36 |
| 52 Week High | US$248.04 |
| 52 Week Low | US$116.56 |
| Beta | 1.38 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.90% |
| 3 Month Change | 23.59% |
| 1 Year Change | 16.09% |
| 3 Year Change | 69.98% |
| 5 Year Change | 139.37% |
| Change since IPO | 802.83% |
Recent News & Updates
Why The Bull Run In First Solar Should Continue
Oct 07First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 06
Recent updates
Why The Bull Run In First Solar Should Continue
Oct 07First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 06The Market Lifts First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Shares 39% But It Can Do More
May 19First Solar, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 02First Solar: Very Cheap And Industry Outlook Is Still Solid
Apr 25First Solar: Made In America, High Growth, And Dirt Cheap
Apr 15First Solar: Limited Impact Of IRA Overhang, Focus On Healthy Balance Sheet
Mar 24First Solar Q4: Policy Uncertainty Creates A Rare Value Opportunity
Mar 07First Solar: Radiating Quality Following Robust 2025 Guidance
Feb 26Returns At First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Are On The Way Up
Feb 24First Solar Stock: Deep Analysis Reveals Solar's Geopolitical Importance
Feb 19First Solar: Don't Let This Buying Opportunity Go To Waste
Jan 24First Solar Shines Through Cloudy Market
Jan 14First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Dec 31First Solar Could Be Well Poised As A Future Leader In Renewable Energy
Dec 20First Solar: Quick Gains Likely Behind Us - Slow & Steady Ahead
Dec 07We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Dec 02First Solar: Dominant Market Position
Nov 19Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Nov 18The Return Trends At First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Look Promising
Nov 05First Solar Q3: Set Your Sights On 2025 And 2026
Nov 04First Solar Q3 Preview: Robust Growth And Strategic Expansions
Oct 26When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Oct 24First Solar: Expected To Thrive Regardless Of The 2024 Election Results (Reiterate Buy)
Oct 07Growing Revenue, Improving Margins Combine For A Boom Time For First Solar
Sep 16First Solar: Growth Outlook Continues To Shine
Sep 05Bayesian Bets: First Solar And The Market's Mispricing Of Political Risk
Aug 12First Solar: Strong Buy Amid Pullback And Q2 Outperformance (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 06First Solar: Potential Reward Outweighs Risks
Jul 15First Solar: Subsidies Require Discounted Valuation
Jun 19First Solar: Major Winner In AI Boom
May 30First Solar: Targets Confirmed, Updated U.S. Regulation Creates An Additional Momentum
May 21First Solar: The Market Finally Realized Its Pessimistic Folly
May 14First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy
Apr 11First Solar Remains A Viable Solar Investment, Despite The Silicon Headwinds
Apr 03Shareholder Returns
| FSLR | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -8.6% | -1.0% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 16.1% | 37.6% | 16.6% |
Return vs Industry: FSLR underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 37.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FSLR matched the US Market which returned 16.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FSLR volatility | |
|---|---|
| FSLR Average Weekly Movement | 6.7% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 8.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 17.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: FSLR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: FSLR's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8,100 | Mark Widmar | www.firstsolar.com |
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, 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 also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity.
First Solar, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| FSLR fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$24.33b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.26b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.34b |
Is FSLR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FSLR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$4.34b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.49b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.86b |
| Other Expenses | US$599.75m |
| Earnings | US$1.26b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Oct 30, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.72 |
| Gross Margin | 42.76% |
| Net Profit Margin | 28.95% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 11.4% |
How did FSLR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/22 16:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
First Solar, Inc. is covered by 66 analysts. 34 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |
| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |