First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Modules and Systems. The Modules segment designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity to integrators and operators of PV solar power systems. The Systems segment provides power plant solutions, such as project development; engineering, procurement, and construction; and operating and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
IPO Year: 2006
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: firstsolar.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | $245.00 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 2/25/2026 | $211.00 | Buy → Hold | HSBC Securities |
| 2/25/2026 | $205.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 2/25/2026 | $320.00 → $253.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 1/29/2026 | $263.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 1/13/2026 | Mkt Perform | Raymond James | |
| 1/7/2026 | $260.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 10/31/2025 | $240.00 → $260.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 10/22/2025 | $286.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 10/7/2025 | $240.00 | In-line | Evercore ISI |
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Deutsche Bank downgraded First Solar from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $245.00
HSBC Securities downgraded First Solar from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $211.00
Robert W. Baird downgraded First Solar from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $205.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $253.00 from $320.00 previously
BMO Capital Markets downgraded First Solar from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $263.00
Raymond James resumed coverage of First Solar with a rating of Mkt Perform
Jefferies downgraded First Solar from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $260.00
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $260.00 from $240.00 previously
Needham initiated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $286.00
Evercore ISI initiated coverage of First Solar with a rating of In-line and set a new price target of $240.00
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Net sales of $5.2 billion for 2025 and $1.7 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per diluted share of $14.21 for 2025 and $4.84 for the fourth quarter 2025 year-end gross cash balance of $2.9 billion and net cash balance of $2.4 billion 2026 net sales guidance of $4.9 billion to $5.2 billion 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.6 billion to $2.8 billion(1) 2026 year-end net cash balance guidance of $1.7 billion to $2.3 billion First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $1.7 billion, an increase of $0.1 billion from the prior quarter.
Agreement paves way for First Solar to continue advancing its next-generation perovskite device development First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) ("First Solar" or "the Company") today announced a patent licensing agreement that gives it access to existing issued patents and currently pending patent applications of Oxford Photovoltaics Limited ("Oxford PV"). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260224029630/en/The non-exclusive license paves the way for First Solar, the largest solar manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the world's largest producer of thin film solar technology, to continue advancing its development
Supported jobs expected to increase by almost 10,000 from 2025 to 2027 Jobs growth represents almost $1 billion increase in estimated labor income from $3 billion in 2025 to $4 billion in 2027 Estimated US GDP contribution expected to rise from $5.8 billion in 2025 to $7.8 billion in 2027 A new economic impact study released today by First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) ("First Solar" or "the Company"), details its estimated contributions to the US economy. The Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, using IMPLAN economic modeling software, analyzed First Solar's actual and forecasted US spending in 2025 and 2027. First Solar expects
Voters more likely to back Congressional candidates that support all-of-the-above energy agenda, including solar A national poll conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates and commissioned by First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) ("First Solar" or "the Company") has found widespread support for solar energy among Republicans, Republican-leaning Independents, and voters who supported President Donald J. Trump ("GOP+"). The poll of 800 GOP+ voters found that: They are in favor of the use of utility-scale solar by a more than 20-point margin, with 51% in favor. If the panels used for solar energy are American made with no ties to China, support for solar energy soars higher. Those in favor ju
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and discuss its 2026 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, March 26, 2026 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic ("PV") solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartere
Inter Partes Review applications denied as First Solar lawsuits continue to progress First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) ("First Solar") today announced that the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied three separate Inter Partes Review (IPR) applications seeking to invalidate the company's Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact ("TOPCon") patents through a review process. The IPRs were filed by JinkoSolar, Mundra Solar, and Canadian Solar in 2025, and were declined on November 20, December 11, and December 18, respectively. While JinkoSolar and Canadian Solar sought to invalidate First Solar's US Patent No. 9,130,074, Mundra Solar's application sought a review of
First Solar's fifth operating US manufacturing facility creates over 800 new manufacturing jobs Facility forecast to raise Iberia Parish's GDP by 4.4% in first full year of operations at capacity Largest American solar manufacturer expects almost 18 GW of domestic production capacity in 2027 First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company" or "First Solar") today inaugurated its new fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The $1.1 billion facility, which spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and is about 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome, currently employs over 700 people and is expected to have 826 employees by the end of t
Gaffney, South Carolina, selected for new 3.7 GW facility; expected to create over 600 new jobs Facility expands First Solar's US capital investment to approximately $4.5 billion Largest American solar manufacturer expects almost 18 GW of domestic production capacity in 2027 First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company" or "First Solar") today announced that it will establish a new facility in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, to onshore final production processes for Series 6 Plus modules initiated by the Company's international fleet. The Company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is scheduled to commence commercial operatio
Net sales of $1.6 billion; Record volume sold of 5.3 GW Net income per diluted share of $4.24 Gross cash balance of $2.0 billion; Net cash balance of $1.5 billion 2.7 GW gross bookings since our last earnings call with an average selling price of 30.9 cents per watt, excluding contract pricing adjusters Contracted sales backlog of 53.7 GW, valued at $16.4 billion, as of September 30, 2025 First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and updated its 2025 guidance. Net sales for the third quarter were $1.6 billion, an increase of $0.5 billion from the prior quarter. The increase in net sales
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Saturday, November 29, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic ("PV") solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First
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Net sales of $5.2 billion for 2025 and $1.7 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per diluted share of $14.21 for 2025 and $4.84 for the fourth quarter 2025 year-end gross cash balance of $2.9 billion and net cash balance of $2.4 billion 2026 net sales guidance of $4.9 billion to $5.2 billion 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.6 billion to $2.8 billion(1) 2026 year-end net cash balance guidance of $1.7 billion to $2.3 billion First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $1.7 billion, an increase of $0.1 billion from the prior quarter.
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and discuss its 2026 financial guidance and outlook, after the market closes on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, March 26, 2026 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic ("PV") solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartere
Net sales of $1.6 billion; Record volume sold of 5.3 GW Net income per diluted share of $4.24 Gross cash balance of $2.0 billion; Net cash balance of $1.5 billion 2.7 GW gross bookings since our last earnings call with an average selling price of 30.9 cents per watt, excluding contract pricing adjusters Contracted sales backlog of 53.7 GW, valued at $16.4 billion, as of September 30, 2025 First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and updated its 2025 guidance. Net sales for the third quarter were $1.6 billion, an increase of $0.5 billion from the prior quarter. The increase in net sales
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Saturday, November 29, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic ("PV") solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First
Net sales of $1.1 billion Net income per diluted share of $3.18 Net cash balance of $0.6 billion 2.1 GW booked in July 2025 Expected sales backlog of 64.0 GW, extending through 2030 Maintains mid-point of full year net income per diluted share guidance First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and updated its 2025 guidance. Net sales for the second quarter were $1.1 billion, an increase of $0.3 billion from the prior quarter. The increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase in the volume of modules sold to third parties. During the quarter, the Company sold $312 million of Se
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Saturday, August 30, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic ("PV") solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First Solar is foc
Net sales of $0.8 billion Net income per diluted share of $1.95 Gross cash balance of $0.9 billion, Net cash balance of $0.4 billion YTD net bookings of 0.7 GW; 0.6 GW since fourth quarter earnings call with an average selling price of 30.5 cents per watt, excluding adjusters and India domestic sales Expected sales backlog of 66.3 GW First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and issued revised guidance to reflect the expected impact of the implementation of new tariffs in April 2025. Net sales for the first quarter were $0.8 billion, a decrease of $0.7 billion from the prior quarter. The decre
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, May 29, 2025 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered company among the world's largest solar manufacturers, First Solar is focused on compe
Net sales of $4.2 billion for 2024 and $1.5 billion for the fourth quarter Net income per diluted share of $12.02 for 2024 and $3.65 for the fourth quarter 2024 year-end net cash balance of $1.2 billion 2024 net bookings of 4.4 GW with an average selling price of 30.5 cents per watt, excluding adjusters, India domestic volume, and terminations 2025 net sales guidance of $5.3 billion to $5.8 billion 2025 earnings per diluted share guidance of $17.00 to $20.00 2025 year-end net cash balance guidance of $0.7 billion to $1.2 billion First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. N
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's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. The only US-headquartered
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Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 are world's first EPEAT Climate+ ultra low-carbon modules World's largest high-value solar recycler achieves 95% global average material recovery rate Top rated solar manufacturer in 2023 Renewable Energy Human Rights Benchmark report According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, which was released today, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has established new industry benchmarks including verifiable leadership in ultra low-carbon solar technology, high-value recycling, respect for human rights, and transparent reporting. Headquartered in the United States, First Solar is the largest solar manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the world's largest high-v
TEMPE, Ariz., July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has appointed Anita Marangoly George, a senior executive with almost four decades of diverse global experience in institutional finance and sustainable infrastructure investing, to its board of directors, effective July 15, 2021. Ms. George will serve on First Solar's Nominating and Governance, and Technology Committees. Ms. George has held various positions at la Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans. She is currently a strategic advisor and served as executive vice president and deputy head of CDPQ's global investment