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First Solar Inc. (FSLR)

NASDAQ: FSLRTechnologySemiconductorsUSD

180.13+0.33 (+0.18%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

After hours: 181.00 +0.48%

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Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Market cap
$19.36B
EPS (TTM)
$16.22
52-week range
168.60 – 320.95
Day range
175.70 – 180.58
Volume / Avg
2.07M / 2.26M
Beta
—
Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

52-week range

$168.60$320.95

FSLR stock today

First Solar (FSLR) closed at $180.13 on Oct 7, up 0.18% (+$0.33), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 43.9% below their 52-week high of $320.95, set on Jun 3, 2026 and 6.8% above the 52-week low of $168.60, near the bottom of the past year's range. FSLR is down 31.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 21.4%.

At 11.1x trailing earnings, First Solar trades below the peer-group median of 47.2x. Its forward P/E of 7.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. First Solar's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026.

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About First Solar

Company profile

First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity.

Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Mr. Mark R. Widmar
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Employees
7,900
IPO year
2006

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, First Solar generated $5.22 billion in revenue, up 24.1% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.53 billion (+18.3% year over year), for a net margin of 29.3% versus a median of 16.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 40.6% (down from 44.2%) and operating margin 30.6%.

First Solar annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$5.22B$4.21B$3.32B$2.62B$2.92B
Growth+24.09%+26.75%+26.70%-10.40%+7.82%
Net income$1.53B$1.29B$830.78M$-44.17M$468.69M
EPS (diluted)$14.21$12.02$7.74$-0.41$4.38

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (36 analysts)

buy

Avg. price target

$275.74+53.08%

  • Strong buy 10
  • Buy 16
  • Hold 9
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 1

Target range

Low $197.00High $402.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Oct 29, 2026
EPS estimate
$4.57
Last reported (Q2 2026)
Jul 30, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$3.92 vs —

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First Solar peers

Technology sector
FSLR peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
SWKSSkyworks Solutions Inc.83.43+0.77%$19.62Bvs FSLR
SITMSiTime Corporation665.16-6.46%$19.93Bvs FSLR
LSCCLattice Semiconductor Corporation130.99-2.59%$18.60Bvs FSLR
SMTCSemtech Corporation193.78-1.73%$18.08Bvs FSLR
NXTNextpower Inc.86.04-2.33%$13.22Bvs FSLR
MTSIMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.335.91-4.21%$25.65Bvs FSLR
AMKRAmkor Technology Inc.52.27-2.10%$12.99Bvs FSLR
RMBSRambus Inc.111.48-2.29%$12.09Bvs FSLR

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First Solar stock FAQ

What is First Solar's stock price today?

FSLR last traded at $180.13 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.18% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

When is First Solar's next earnings date?

First Solar is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.57.

What is FSLR's P/E ratio?

FSLR trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.11 and a forward P/E of 7.76, compared with a median of 47.2 for its closest peers.

Is First Solar in the S&P 500?

Yes. First Solar (FSLR) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.

Who is First Solar's CEO?

Mr. Mark R. Widmar is the chief executive officer of First Solar Inc., which has about 7,900 employees.

What is the FSLR 52-week high?

The 52-week high for FSLR is $320.95 and the 52-week low is $168.60. The stock is currently 43.9% below its high.

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