FSLR Stock Overview
A solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$166.23 |
| 52 Week High | US$306.77 |
| 52 Week Low | US$138.41 |
| Beta | 1.47 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.84% |
| 3 Month Change | -14.32% |
| 1 Year Change | 17.80% |
| 3 Year Change | 136.16% |
| 5 Year Change | 210.57% |
| Change since IPO | 571.91% |
Recent News & Updates
First 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 31
First Solar Could Be Well Poised As A Future Leader In Renewable Energy
Dec 20First Solar: Quick Gains Likely Behind Us - Slow & Steady Ahead
Dec 07Recent updates
First 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 07Pinning Down First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Sep 24Growing Revenue, Improving Margins Combine For A Boom Time For First Solar
Sep 16First Solar: Growth Outlook Continues To Shine
Sep 05Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) A Risky Investment?
Aug 21Bayesian Bets: First Solar And The Market's Mispricing Of Political Risk
Aug 12First Solar: Strong Buy Amid Pullback And Q2 Outperformance (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 06When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Jul 21First Solar: Potential Reward Outweighs Risks
Jul 15First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jun 26First Solar: Subsidies Require Discounted Valuation
Jun 19Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%
Jun 14First Solar: Major Winner In AI Boom
May 30Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching
May 22First Solar: Targets Confirmed, Updated U.S. Regulation Creates An Additional Momentum
May 21First Solar: The Market Finally Realized Its Pessimistic Folly
May 14First 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: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Critical For The Company
Jan 23Shareholder Returns
| FSLR | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.7% | -2.3% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 17.8% | 41.9% | 22.7% |
Return vs Industry: FSLR underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 41.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FSLR underperformed the US Market which returned 22.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FSLR volatility | |
|---|---|
| FSLR Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 18.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
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 | 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$17.90b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.25b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.85b |
14.3x
P/E Ratio4.6x
P/S RatioIs FSLR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FSLR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.85b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.06b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.79b |
| Other Expenses | US$544.07m |
| Earnings | US$1.25b |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Feb 25, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.66 |
| Gross Margin | 46.54% |
| Net Profit Margin | 32.41% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 7.7% |
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 | 2025/02/04 22:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/02/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anders Rosenlund | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Adam Krop | Ardour Capital Investments, LLC |
| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |