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First Solar

168.34 USD
+0.67
0.40%
At close Feb 7, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
167.03
-1.31
0.78%
1 day
0.40%
5 days
3.08%
1 month
-14.86%
3 months
-14.42%
6 months
-19.36%
Year to date
-9.72%
1 year
15.73%
5 years
220.89%
10 years
263.35%
 

About: First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

Employees: 6,700

0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 350 | Existing positions reduced: 273

21% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q2] → 23 (+4) [Q3]

21% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 123 | Existing positions closed: 102

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $21B [Q2] → $22.6B (+$1.6B) [Q3]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 889 [Q2] → 900 (+11) [Q3]

1.88% less ownership

Funds ownership: 87.02% [Q2] → 85.14% (-1.88%) [Q3]

28% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.61B | Put options by funds: $6.4B

Research analyst outlook

9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$209
24%
upside
Avg. target
$273
62%
upside
High target
$367
118%
upside

9 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
B of A Securities
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
52% 1-year accuracy
79 / 151 met price target
40%upside
$236
Buy
Maintained
28 Jan 2025
Barclays
Christine Cho
57% 1-year accuracy
32 / 56 met price target
62%upside
$273
Overweight
Maintained
27 Jan 2025
Guggenheim
Joseph Osha
45% 1-year accuracy
17 / 38 met price target
99%upside
$335
Buy
Reiterated
22 Jan 2025
Seaport Global
Tom Curran
20% 1-year accuracy
1 / 5 met price target
63%upside
$274
Buy
Upgraded
16 Jan 2025
Wells Fargo
Michael Blum
71% 1-year accuracy
25 / 35 met price target
24%upside
$209
Overweight
Maintained
8 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 15 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
First Solar (FSLR) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
In the latest trading session, First Solar (FSLR) closed at $167.39, marking a +0.83% move from the previous day.
First Solar (FSLR) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
SPY Market Update: TMUS, SBUX and FLSR Soaring Today
It's only a so-so day on the S&P Wednesday, as markets continue to digest the implications of Monday's “Sputnik moment” AI news from China.
SPY Market Update: TMUS, SBUX and FLSR Soaring Today
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching First Solar (FSLR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
A Massive $500 Billion Bet on US Tech Future: FSLR, NEE, ENPH to Gain?
A new alliance plans to invest up to $500 billion to build AI infrastructure, opening up opportunities for First Solar, NextEra & Enphase.
A Massive $500 Billion Bet on US Tech Future: FSLR, NEE, ENPH to Gain?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
First Solar, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and 2025 Financial Guidance on February 25, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) (the “Company”) will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, and discuss its 2025 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, March 27, 2025 Investors section of the Company.
First Solar, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and 2025 Financial Guidance on February 25, 2025
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
First Solar: Don't Let This Buying Opportunity Go To Waste
First Solar investors likely aren't celebrating Trump's return to the White House. FSLR has taken a 45% decline since June 2024. Most of the gains over the past one year have been given back. The stock's cheap valuation is a silver lining, but not immune to a further decline if headwinds intensity.
First Solar: Don't Let This Buying Opportunity Go To Waste
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
First Solar (FSLR) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
First Solar (FSLR) concluded the recent trading session at $174.11, signifying a +1.29% move from its prior day's close.
First Solar (FSLR) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
First Solar Supports Missouri S&T Efforts to Secure Critical Materials Supply Chains
ROLLA, Mo. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanSolar--Arizona-headquartered First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), has established the Endowed Professorship in Critical Energy Materials in the materials science and engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). First Solar is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company, and the only U.S.-headquartered manufacturer among the world's largest producers of solar panels. The decision t.
First Solar Supports Missouri S&T Efforts to Secure Critical Materials Supply Chains
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
First Solar (FSLR) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $192.64, moving +0.92% from the previous trading session.
First Solar (FSLR) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
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