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First Solar NasdaqGS:FSLR Stock Report

Last Price

US$174.29

Market Cap

US$18.7b

7D

-5.5%

1Y

-19.1%

Updated

18 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

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.

FSLR fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

First Solar, Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for First Solar
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$174.29
52 Week HighUS$232.00
52 Week LowUS$129.22
Beta1.4
1 Month Change18.18%
3 Month Change19.44%
1 Year Change-19.13%
3 Year Change99.99%
5 Year Change184.56%
Change since IPO604.49%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

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

First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Jan 04
First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?

Nov 17
Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 02
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital

Sep 26
Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

Jul 14
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

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

May 05
Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 15
Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

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

Mar 28
When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?

Jan 30
Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?

Nov 25
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?

First Solar: Mr. Market Overcompensates - Don't Be Trapped By The Rally

Oct 12

First Solar: Stock Has Doubled, Best Point To Buy?

Oct 06

First Solar: Prepare For A Solar Boom Like Never Before

Sep 08

Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 22
Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

First Solar Stock To Be A Big Winner As The Market Realizes The Impact Of The Inflation Reduction Act

Aug 08

First Solar: Climate Bill Is A Game Changer

Aug 01

At US$72.59, Is First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jul 25
At US$72.59, Is First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Worth Looking At Closely?

First Solar to supply 93 MW of First Solar Modules to Solarvest for Malaysian projects

Jul 21

Do Not Buy First Solar Yet

May 20

These 4 Measures Indicate That First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Apr 10
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Shareholder Returns

FSLRUS SemiconductorUS Market
7D-5.5%-7.8%-3.7%
1Y-19.1%86.9%20.2%

Return vs Industry: FSLR underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 86.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: FSLR underperformed the US Market which returned 20.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is FSLR's price volatile compared to industry and market?
FSLR volatility
FSLR Average Weekly Movement5.6%
Semiconductor Industry Average Movement6.8%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: FSLR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: FSLR's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19996,700Mark Widmarwww.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

How do First Solar's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
FSLR fundamental statistics
Market capUS$18.65b
Earnings (TTM)US$830.78m
Revenue (TTM)US$3.32b

22.5x

P/E Ratio

5.6x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
FSLR income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.32b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.02b
Gross ProfitUS$1.30b
Other ExpensesUS$469.90m
EarningsUS$830.78m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

May 01, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)7.76
Gross Margin39.19%
Net Profit Margin25.03%
Debt/Equity Ratio8.4%

How did FSLR perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison
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