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 |
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| 4/30/2025 | $127.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 4/30/2025 | $100.00 | Sector Weight → Underweight | KeyBanc Capital Markets |
| 4/30/2025 | Outperform → Perform | Oppenheimer | |
| 4/30/2025 | $275.00 → $200.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 3/3/2025 | Neutral | Redburn Atlantic | |
| 2/11/2025 | $218.00 → $259.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Mizuho |
| 1/16/2025 | $274.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
| 11/5/2024 | Neutral | Seaport Research Partners | |
| 10/29/2024 | $260.00 | Neutral → Buy | Janney |
| 10/22/2024 | $200.00 → $254.00 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup |
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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
PORTLAND, Tenn., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. ("Shoals") (NASDAQ:SHLS), a global leader in electrical balance of systems ("EBOS") solutions for the energy transition market, announced its continued commitment to investment in domestic manufacturing in Alabama with First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR). This partnership enables the two companies to support the continued reshoring of domestic supply chains for the U.S. solar industry. "Our longstanding partnership with First Solar is something we are really proud of at Shoals," Brandon Moss, CEO of Shoals stated. "We appreciate First Solar's confidence in our commitment to quality products to support the re-s
Everstream provides First Solar with an end-to-end supply chain solution to identify potential risks, meet market demand fluctuations, and reduce disruptions Everstream Analytics, the global leader in supply chain insights and risk analytics, today announced that First Solar, Inc., America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company, has selected Everstream as an end-to-end supply chain solution for enterprise risk insight and mitigation and supplier data management. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, First Solar was founded in 1999 and is the Western Hemisphere's largest solar manufacturer. The company's advanced thin film PV modules represent the next generation
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
Agreement paves way for American TOPCon crystalline silicon PV cell manufacturing Talon PV, a US-based manufacturer of crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) solar cells, has secured the license for crucial Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cell manufacturing patents from First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR), America's leading solar technology and manufacturing company. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Talon's US-based N-type TOPCon cell manufacturing facility is scheduled to commence operations in the first quarter of 2026, adding 4 gigawatts (GW) of annual American c-Si solar cell production capacity by first quarter of 2027. "We're thrilled to partner with Fir
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) ("First Solar") today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Shanghai-headquartered JinkoSolar and its related entities alleging infringement of First Solar's US Patent No. 9,130,074 (the "‘074 Patent"). The ‘074 Patent covers methods of manufacturing Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact ("TOPCon") crystalline silicon ("c-Si") photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. First Solar obtained the US TOPCon patents and related international counterparts through its 2013 acquisition of TetraSun, Inc. The patents include issued patents in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, the Eur
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company" or "First Solar") today announced the final sale amount of Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production tax credits generated by the production and sale of solar modules in the United States in 2024, which transaction was previously announced on December 11, 2024. The transaction for the sale of $857 million of tax credits was the result of two separate Tax Credit Transfer Agreements announced in December 2024, under which a third party agreed to pay First Solar a price of $0.955 per $1.00 of tax credits. The agreements covered a fixed transaction of $645 million of tax credits, paid for in two parts on December 6 and December 30, 2024, and a
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
American solar manufacturer establishes endowed professorship in critical energy materials 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 to endow a professorship at Missouri S&T reflects the strategic alignment between the two organizations, which have collaborated on critical minerals, partic
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
Net sales of $0.9 billion Net income per diluted share of $2.91, impacted by $50 million product warranty reserve charge Net cash balance of $0.7 billion YTD net bookings of 4.0 GW; 0.4 GW since second quarter earnings call Expected sales backlog of 73.3 GW First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Net sales for the third quarter were $0.9 billion, a decrease of $0.1 billion from the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in the volume of MW sold and a product warranty reserve charge, partially offset by termination payments from certain customers in the U.S. and India
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, November 28, 2024 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. Developed at R&D labs in California and
Net sales of $1.0 billion Net income per diluted share of $3.25 Net cash balance of $1.2 billion Maintain full-year 2024 guidance YTD net bookings of 3.6 GW; 0.9 GW since first quarter earnings call with an average selling price of 31.6 cents per watt, excluding adjusters and India domestic sales Expected sales backlog of 75.9 GW First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net sales for the second quarter were $1.0 billion, an increase of $0.2 billion from the prior quarter. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the volume of modules sold and an increase in the average se
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Webcast Replay: Available through Thursday, August 29, 2024 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. Developed at R&D labs in California and Ohi
Net sales of $794 million Net income per diluted share of $2.20 Net cash balance of $1.4 billion Maintain full-year 2024 P&L guidance YTD net bookings of 2.7 GW with an average selling price ("ASP") of 31.3 cents per watt, excluding adjusters Expected sales backlog of 78.3 GW First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Net sales for the first quarter were $794 million, a decrease of $0.4 billion from the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily driven by an expected historical seasonal reduction in volume of modules sold. The Company reported first quarter net income per diluted share o
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) (the "Company") will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Conference Call Details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM ET Live Webcast: investor.firstsolar.com Audio Replay: Available through Friday, May 31, 2024 United States: 1-800-770-2030 Outside of the United States: 1-647-362-9199 Replay passcode: 99681 Webcast Replay: Available through Friday, May 31, 2024 Investors section of the Company's website approximately two hours after the call About First Solar, Inc. First Solar is a leading American solar technology company a
Jefferies downgraded First Solar from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $127.00
KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded First Solar from Sector Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $100.00
Oppenheimer downgraded First Solar from Outperform to Perform
TD Cowen reiterated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $200.00 from $275.00 previously
Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Neutral
Mizuho upgraded First Solar from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $259.00 from $218.00 previously
Seaport Research Partners upgraded First Solar from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $274.00
Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage of First Solar with a rating of Neutral
Janney upgraded First Solar from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $260.00
Citigroup upgraded First Solar from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $254.00 from $200.00 previously
George Burdette joins Verde leadership team bringing more than 15 years of financial, commercial, corporate development, and investment management experience Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. ("Verde" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:VGAS) announces the appointment of George Burdette as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"). "We are pleased to announce the appointment of George Burdette as CFO. George brings a wealth of experience and expertise in all aspects of finance and will be instrumental as we advance our plans to deploy our proprietary liquid fuels processing technology through the development of commercial production plants," said Ernie Miller, Verde's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Burdette will be res
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