First Solar
FSLR
Market cap $17.4B

162.44 USD

-2.65

1.61%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

162.59

+0.15

0.09%

1 day

-1.61%

5 days

-11.23%

1 month

-3.23%

3 months

28.99%

6 months

-11.53%

Year to date

-12.89%

1 year

-30.42%

5 years

188.99%

10 years

253.05%

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

Technology Solar

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 15 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

3.17% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.4% [Q4 2024] → 91.57% (+3.17%) [Q1 2025]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 303 | Existing positions reduced: 291

8% less funds holding

Funds holding: 870 [Q4 2024] → 804 (-66) [Q1 2025]

27% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $16.9B [Q4 2024] → $12.3B (-$4.59B) [Q1 2025]

32% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 104 | Existing positions closed: 153

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Research analyst outlook

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

Low target

$100

38%

downside

Avg. target

$214

32%

upside

High target

$305

88%

upside

15 analyst ratings

14 positive

93%

0 neutral

0%

1 negative

7%

RBC Capital Christopher Dendrinos	23%upside $200	Outperform Maintained	1 Jul 2025
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith	18%upside $192	Buy Upgraded	11 Jun 2025
Mizuho Maheep Mandloi	69%upside $275	Outperform Maintained	2 Jun 2025
Goldman Sachs Brian Lee	57%upside $255	Buy Maintained	19 May 2025
Wolfe Research Steve Fleishman	36%upside $221	Outperform Upgraded	13 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 44 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

First Solar (FSLR) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

In the latest trading session, First Solar (FSLR) closed at $162.44, marking a -1.61% move from the previous day.

First Solar (FSLR) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

First Solar: IRA Tax Credit 'Intact', Stock Remains My Top Solar Pick

The July 7th Trump Executive Order on eliminating IRS tax credits does not include First Solar's Section 45X for now. The extended reciprocal tariff deadline into early August renews tariff risks, and I expect potential trade deals could still maintain a higher tariff rate, pressuring margins. 2Q FY2025 earnings could face added pressure on gross margin and EPS after Trump raised steel and aluminum tariffs to as much as 50% on June 4th.

First Solar: IRA Tax Credit 'Intact', Stock Remains My Top Solar Pick

Green Stock News

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Navigating Solar Headwinds: 3 Stocks Built to Last

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act is now law, and with it come several new rules and rollbacks that could weaken the clean energy industry in the U.S. While the bill's primary focus has been tax cut extensions, the legislation also eliminates many incentives for solar power, especially those in residential areas.

Navigating Solar Headwinds: 3 Stocks Built to Last

Zacks Investment Research

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

First Solar (FSLR) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

UbiQD and First Solar Establish Long-Term Quantum Dot Supply Agreement

Additionally, the companies expanded their photovoltaic module R&D collaboration focused on optimizing performance of utility-scale solar LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) nanotechnology, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive, multi-year agreement to supply its proprietary fluorescent QD technology to First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR).

UbiQD and First Solar Establish Long-Term Quantum Dot Supply Agreement

Zacks Investment Research

Is Perovskite the Future of Solar Panels? Here's First Solar's Take

FSLR is ramping up investment in perovskite tech with a new R&D line and aims to scale high-efficiency thin-film solar panels.

Is Perovskite the Future of Solar Panels? Here's First Solar's Take

Schaeffers Research

2 Solar Stocks Sliding With Trump Energy Tax Update

Solar stocks are sliding after the White House's latest moves to eliminate clean energy subsidies.

2 Solar Stocks Sliding With Trump Energy Tax Update

Solar Stocks Sink: Trump Slashes Green Tax Breaks

Solar stocks dropped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the end of clean-energy tax credits late Monday.

Solar Stocks Sink: Trump Slashes Green Tax Breaks

Here's why Enphase and other solar stocks are tanking after Trump's latest move

Enphase Energy Inc.'s stock was dropping in early trading Tuesday, after the maker of solar-power inverters drew an analyst downgrade on the heels of President Donald Trump's move to scrap clean-electricity tax credits faster than expected.

Here's why Enphase and other solar stocks are tanking after Trump's latest move

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