First Solar, Inc.

NasdaqGS:FSLR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$17.8b

First Solar Future Growth

Future criteria checks 5/6

First Solar is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 24.2% and 15.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 23.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 22% in 3 years.

Key information

24.2%

Earnings growth rate

23.8%

EPS growth rate

Semiconductor earnings growth26.3%
Revenue growth rate15.3%
Future return on equity22.0%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Jan 2025

Recent future growth updates

Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Feb 29
Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Recent updates

First Solar: Don't Let This Buying Opportunity Go To Waste

Jan 24

First Solar Shines Through Cloudy Market

Jan 14

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Dec 31
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

First Solar Could Be Well Poised As A Future Leader In Renewable Energy

Dec 20

First Solar: Quick Gains Likely Behind Us - Slow & Steady Ahead

Dec 07

We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 02
We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

First Solar: Dominant Market Position

Nov 19

Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Nov 18
Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

The Return Trends At First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Look Promising

Nov 05
The Return Trends At First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Look Promising

First Solar Q3: Set Your Sights On 2025 And 2026

Nov 04

First Solar Q3 Preview: Robust Growth And Strategic Expansions

Oct 26

When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Oct 24
When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

First Solar: Expected To Thrive Regardless Of The 2024 Election Results (Reiterate Buy)

Oct 07

Pinning Down First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

Sep 24
Pinning Down First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

Growing Revenue, Improving Margins Combine For A Boom Time For First Solar

Sep 16

First Solar: Growth Outlook Continues To Shine

Sep 05

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) A Risky Investment?

Aug 21
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) A Risky Investment?

Bayesian Bets: First Solar And The Market's Mispricing Of Political Risk

Aug 12

First Solar: Strong Buy Amid Pullback And Q2 Outperformance (Rating Upgrade)

Aug 06

When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Jul 21
When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

First Solar: Potential Reward Outweighs Risks

Jul 15

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jun 26
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

First Solar: Subsidies Require Discounted Valuation

Jun 19

Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%

Jun 14
Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%

First Solar: Major Winner In AI Boom

May 30

Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching

May 22
Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching

First Solar: Targets Confirmed, Updated U.S. Regulation Creates An Additional Momentum

May 21

First Solar: The Market Finally Realized Its Pessimistic Folly

May 14

First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

May 08
First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely

Apr 17
Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely

First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy

Apr 11

First Solar Remains A Viable Solar Investment, Despite The Silicon Headwinds

Apr 03

Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

Apr 02
Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Mar 18
We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

First Solar: An Attractive Risk-Premium Ratio

Mar 07

First Solar: Misunderstood Solar Energy Leader Set To Soar In 2024

Feb 29

Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Feb 29
Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?

Feb 21
Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?

First Solar: The Risk/Reward Looks Sunny

Feb 05

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Feb 04
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

First Solar: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Critical For The Company

Jan 23

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:FSLR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20276,8763,3822,5743,6208
12/31/20266,6483,1041,6582,93832
12/31/20255,5342,2471,0722,18436
12/31/20244,2341,419-96188637
9/30/20243,8511,248-591968N/A
6/30/20243,7641,204-2241,187N/A
3/31/20243,5641,025-525905N/A
12/31/20233,319831-785602N/A
9/30/20233,162474-530836N/A
6/30/20232,990156-504800N/A
3/31/20232,80142-142978N/A
12/31/20222,619-44-30873N/A
9/30/20222,52495-659113N/A
6/30/20222,479189-424289N/A
3/31/20222,487216-227378N/A
12/31/20212,923469-303238N/A
9/30/20212,625453-45389N/A
6/30/20212,969563-84292N/A
3/31/20212,983517-132263N/A
12/31/20202,711398-38037N/A
9/30/20203,501223147632N/A
6/30/20203,12199-455107N/A
3/31/20203,06343-659-27N/A
12/31/20193,063-115-495174N/A
9/30/20192,355-3-1,433-793N/A
6/30/20192,48424-1,396-701N/A
3/31/20192,209-6-1,296-585N/A
12/31/20182,244144-1,067-327N/A
9/30/20181,892-340-517293N/A
6/30/20182,303-192N/A1,099N/A
3/31/20182,617-92N/A802N/A
12/31/20172,941-166N/A1,341N/A
9/30/20172,933-484N/A1,175N/A
6/30/20172,527-539N/A510N/A
3/31/20172,920-603N/A616N/A
12/31/20162,905-416N/A207N/A
9/30/20163,516499N/A27N/A
6/30/20164,106698N/A132N/A
3/31/20163,986803N/A184N/A
12/31/20154,113593N/A-325N/A
9/30/20153,645576N/A514N/A
6/30/20153,264316N/A446N/A
3/31/20152,910223N/A575N/A
12/31/20143,391396N/A736N/A
9/30/20143,152268N/A-55N/A
6/30/20143,527373N/A368N/A
3/31/20143,504406N/A471N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FSLR's forecast earnings growth (24.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: FSLR's earnings (24.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: FSLR's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: FSLR's revenue (15.3% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (8.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FSLR's revenue (15.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: FSLR's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (22%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/30 05:45
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/30 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.

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Analyst Sources

First Solar, Inc. is covered by 86 analysts. 36 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Anders RosenlundABG Sundal Collier
Adam KropArdour Capital Investments, LLC
James FontanelliArete Research Services LLP