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First Solar (FSLR) Stock Price & Analysis

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FSLR Stock Chart & Stats

CHF 149.02-CHF 1.26(-0.84%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
CHF160CHF170CHF180CHF190Dec 13Mar 31Nov 4
Day’s Range
CHF 147.72 - CHF 149.02
52-Week Range
CHF 138.70 - CHF 252.91
Previous Close
CHF 150.28
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1
Market Cap
CHF 16.19B
Enterprise Value
CHF 17.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
CHF 1.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
CHF 324.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
10.3
Beta
-0.05
Next Earnings
Mar 02, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
4.32
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Contracted Backlog

The large multi-year backlog provides meaningful visibility into future module shipments and revenue, reducing reliance on immediate spot-market demand. Deliveries extending through 2030 also support capacity planning and reinforce First Solar’s position with utility-scale customers.

Profitability

Very strong gross and EBITDA margins demonstrate substantial current earnings power, particularly as the U.S.-produced module mix expands. If supported by domestic production scale and contract pricing, this profitability can fund technology investment and capacity growth.

Balance Sheet Strength

Extremely low leverage and strong returns on equity give First Solar considerable financial flexibility without relying heavily on debt. This balance-sheet resilience can support manufacturing expansion, research spending, and shareholder returns while reducing solvency risk.

Bears Say

Lowered Growth Outlook

Lowered volume, revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance indicates that near-term demand and delivery timing are weaker than previously expected. A slower growth cadence could reduce operating leverage and make future earnings more dependent on execution and customer commitments.

Weak Cash Conversion

Recent cash generation is materially weaker than reported earnings, creating a quality risk even though profitability remains high. Persistently low conversion could constrain internally funded expansion and make results more sensitive to working-capital timing and investment needs.

Policy And Customer Uncertainty

Regulatory uncertainty can delay customer procurement decisions, complicate pricing, and alter the relative economics of domestic production. Because First Solar’s demand and contract terms are closely tied to trade policy, prolonged uncertainty may moderate bookings and utilization.

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FSLR FAQ

What was First Solar’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Solar lowest stock price was CHF138.70 and its highest was CHF252.91 in the past 12 months.
What is First Solar’s market cap?
First Solar’s market cap is CHF16.19B.
When is First Solar’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Solar’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 02, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 110 days.
How were First Solar’s earnings last quarter?
First Solar released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported CHF4.375 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF3.856 by CHF0.518.
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 4.32.
How many shares outstanding does First Solar have?
First Solar has 107,481,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Solar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Solar reported an EPS of CHF4.375 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF3.856. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.719%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Solar?
Hedge funds hold First Solar shares: the largest hedge-fund position in First Solar is 789,175,101 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 107.8K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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