F3A Stock Chart & Stats
€163.40
€0.56(0.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€163.40
€0.56(0.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€124.00 - €275.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.00
Average Volume (3M)1.07K
Market Cap
€21.91B
Enterprise Value€25.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€2.43B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€425.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
2.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.52
Shares Outstanding107,453,360
10 Day Avg. Volume844
30 Day Avg. Volume1,074
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.94
Price to Sales (P/S)5.37
P/FCF Ratio23.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€223.10Price Target Upside36.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)15.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)€4.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and meaningfully higher equity provide durable financial flexibility. This structure supports capital spending, R&D, and weathering tariff or demand shocks without reliance on external debt, preserving investment optionality over the next 2–6 months.
Cash Generation And Free Cash FlowFree cash flow swung to strongly positive after prior negative periods, creating repeatable internal funding for backlog execution, capex (South Carolina finishing), and R&D. While cash conversion has been volatile historically, current FCF provides a durable buffer for strategic investments.
Technology Advantage, Backlog & Domestic ManufacturingCURE and high U.S. utilization create a durable competitive edge: higher lifetime energy yield versus TOPCon and strong domestic throughput that captures policy incentives. A large, multi-year backlog gives revenue visibility and supports steady production planning through 2030.
Bears Say
Tariff And Policy UncertaintyUnclear trade policy windows and potential new rules can materially alter supply economics, booking behavior, and pricing over months. Persistent regulatory flux forces booking selectivity and can depress utilization or force costly re-shoring, reducing predictable margin delivery.
International Underutilization And Cost ExposureSustained lower utilization in SE Asia increases per-unit fixed costs and underutilization charges, pressuring margins and cash conversion. Reallocating throughput to U.S. finishing takes time and capex; elevated structural idle capacity can weigh on near-term profitability.
Tech Commercialization, India Regulatory & IP RiskPerovskite pilot economics and durability remain unproven and not HVM-ready, delaying scalable revenue. Concurrent India ALMM/regulatory changes and IP investigations raise execution and litigation risk that can force design or licensing changes, increasing costs and timeline uncertainty.
F3A FAQ
What was First Solar’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Solar lowest stock price was €124.00 and its highest was €275.00 in the past 12 months.
What is First Solar’s market cap?
First Solar’s market cap is €21.91B.
When is First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were First Solar’s earnings last quarter?
First Solar released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported €2.829 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.663 by €0.166.
Is First Solar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Solar’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does First Solar pay dividends?
First Solar does not currently pay dividends.
What is First Solar’s EPS estimate?
First Solar’s EPS estimate is 2.63.
How many shares outstanding does First Solar have?
First Solar has 107,453,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Solar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Solar reported an EPS of €2.829 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.663. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Solar?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:F3A
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
First Solar Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€223.10 (36.54% Upside)
€223.10 (36.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:F3A Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Solar
First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
F3A Company Deck
F3A Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial performance in Q1—record revenue, significant volume growth, expanded margins, robust adjusted EBITDA, higher net income, healthy cash position, successful CURE launch, and a sizable backlog. However, material near-term risks remain: tariff and policy uncertainty (Section 232/122/301 and proposed FEOP), reduced utilization of international factories, underutilization cost exposure, and execution/regulatory risks in India and for new technologies (perovskite). On balance, the positives around domestic manufacturing momentum, technology rollout (CURE), margin expansion, and a resilient balance sheet outweigh the risks, though continued outcomes from trade and policy decisions will be important to sustain momentum.View all DE:F3A earnings summariesF3A Net sales Breakdown
95.69% U.S.
3.75% India
0.12% France
0.44% All other foreign countries

F3A Stock 12 Month Forecast
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
€223.10
▲(36.54% Upside)
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