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First Solar

175.20 USD
+7.37
4.39%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
175.26
+0.06
0.03%
1 day
4.39%
5 days
4.38%
1 month
-8.56%
3 months
31.92%
6 months
-12.26%
Year to date
-6.04%
1 year
-39.91%
5 years
249.63%
10 years
227.60%
 

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: 8,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 17 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

27% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q4 2024] → 14 (+3) [Q1 2025]

25% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.77B | Put options by funds: $2.22B

3.02% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.4% [Q4 2024] → 91.42% (+3.02%) [Q1 2025]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 302 | Existing positions reduced: 291

8% less funds holding

Funds holding: 870 [Q4 2024] → 802 (-68) [Q1 2025]

27% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $16.9B [Q4 2024] → $12.3B (-$4.61B) [Q1 2025]

33% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 103 | Existing positions closed: 153

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$100
43%
downside
Avg. target
$214
22%
upside
High target
$305
74%
upside

17 analyst ratings

16 positive
94%
neutral
0%
negative
6%
Jefferies
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
10%upside
$192
Buy
Upgraded
11 Jun 2025
Mizuho
Maheep Mandloi
57%upside
$275
Outperform
Maintained
2 Jun 2025
Goldman Sachs
Brian Lee
46%upside
$255
Buy
Maintained
19 May 2025
Wolfe Research
Steve Fleishman
26%upside
$221
Outperform
Upgraded
13 May 2025
Truist Securities
Jordan Levy
14%upside
$200
Buy
Reiterated
1 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 32 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days

Positive
Schaeffers Research
2 days ago
Bulls Scored a Rapid Profit With This Solar Play
Weekly Options Countdown subscribers just notched a quick, sizable profit with our weekly First Solar Inc  (NASDAQ:FSLR) 6/6 59.50-strike call recommendation.
Bulls Scored a Rapid Profit With This Solar Play
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
First Solar (FSLR) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, First Solar (FSLR) closed at $167.86, marking a +1.97% move from the previous day.
First Solar (FSLR) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Negative
Barrons
3 days ago
Trump Tax Bill Splits Solar Market. Residential Power Is on ‘Chopping Block.
Jefferies sees winners and losers as the legislation reshapes the industry.
Trump Tax Bill Splits Solar Market. Residential Power Is on ‘Chopping Block.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Will First Solar Weather the Tariff Headwinds and Shine Again?
FSLR cuts 2025 outlook as U.S. tariffs hit overseas demand, but long-term prospects stay buoyed by domestic strength.
Will First Solar Weather the Tariff Headwinds and Shine Again?
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Powering up Delaware: Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy Launch One of the First Solar Farms in Major Renewable Energy Portfolio
DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (“Nautilus”) and TurningPoint Energy (“TPE”) celebrated their collaboration on a new 4.7-megawatt direct current (MWdc) solar farm in Georgetown, Delaware on June 10, 2025, with a ribbon cutting event at the project site. The array is made up of nearly 9,000 solar modules and is part of a six-project, 30MWdc portfolio that has been developed by TPE and being built and operated by Nautilus. Distinguished guests, as well as executives from.
Powering up Delaware: Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy Launch One of the First Solar Farms in Major Renewable Energy Portfolio
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
First Solar (FSLR) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
First Solar (FSLR) reachead $164.62 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.78% change compared to its last close.
First Solar (FSLR) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Record $3.3 Trillion Global Energy Investment: Which Solar Stocks Could Soak Up The Sun?
The world is about to drop a record $3.3 trillion into energy in 2025 – and solar is stealing the spotlight. According to the latest IEA report, solar PV is attracting more capital than any other energy technology, as clean energy investment surges to $2.2 trillion, double that of fossil fuels.
Record $3.3 Trillion Global Energy Investment: Which Solar Stocks Could Soak Up The Sun?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Bear Of The Day: First Solar (FSLR)
This stock has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for this year and next.
Bear Of The Day: First Solar (FSLR)
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About First Solar (FSLR): Should You Buy?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About First Solar (FSLR): Should You Buy?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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 a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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