First Solar, Inc. · NASDAQ (us_market)
Technology · Solar · United States
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. The company serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and other system owners and operators. 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 Phoenix, Arizona.
| Event Period | Drawdown | Buy Point (Bottom) | Sell Point (Peak) | ticker.setupCols.buyScore | ticker.setupCols.sellScore | Max Return | Algo Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DROP2025-12-22$284.59 RISE2026-03-30$184.70 PEAK2026-05-29$306.79 158d | -35.1% 98d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +66.1% 60d | Missed |
DROP2025-05-14$192.98 RISE2025-06-18$143.67 PEAK2025-08-18$219.33 96d | -25.6% 35d | 2025-06-04 $159.81 | 2025-08-18 $219.33 | 70Deep Value | 60Deep Value | +52.7% 61d | +37.2% Held 75d |
DROP2024-12-02$207.92 RISE2025-04-08$120.38 PEAK2025-05-14$192.98 163d | -42.1% 127d | 2024-12-23 $186.36 | 2025-05-14 $192.98 | 66Deep Value | 62Value Trap Risk | +60.3% 36d | +3.6% Held 142d |
DROP2024-06-12$300.71 RISE2024-09-09$205.36 PEAK2024-09-27$255.75 107d | -31.7% 89d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +24.5% 18d | Missed |
DROP2024-06-12$300.71 RISE2024-08-05$207.09 PEAK2024-09-27$255.75 107d | -31.1% 54d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +23.5% 53d | Missed |
DROP2023-12-28$173.22 RISE2024-02-05$139.80 PEAK2024-04-10$185.29 104d | -19.3% 39d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +32.5% 65d | Missed |
DROP2023-08-14$211.43 RISE2023-11-09$132.53 PEAK2023-12-28$173.22 136d | -37.3% 87d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +30.7% 49d | Missed |
DROP2023-05-12$231.69 RISE2023-06-26$178.55 PEAK2023-08-14$211.43 94d | -22.9% 45d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +18.4% 49d | Missed |
DROP2023-04-18$219.48 RISE2023-05-04$171.59 PEAK2023-05-12$231.69 24d | -21.8% 16d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +35.0% 8d | Missed |
DROP2022-11-30$172.53 RISE2023-01-05$145.46 PEAK2023-03-31$217.50 121d | -15.7% 36d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +49.5% 85d | Missed |
DROP2022-10-04$143.06 RISE2022-10-17$118.28 PEAK2023-01-12$178.85 100d | -17.3% 13d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +51.2% 87d | Missed |
DROP2022-03-29$84.59 RISE2022-06-14$61.95 PEAK2022-09-08$137.53 163d | -26.8% 77d | 2022-04-26 $71.44 | 2022-07-28 $88.50 | 68Deep Value | 39Watch | +122.0% 86d | +23.9% Held 93d |
DROP2022-01-03$88.58 RISE2022-05-12$61.40 PEAK2022-08-09$109.01 218d | -30.7% 129d | 2022-01-24 $77.93 | 2022-07-28 $88.50 | 64Deep Value | 39Watch | +77.5% 89d | +13.6% Held 185d |
DROP2021-11-01$121.14 RISE2022-02-23$64.90 PEAK2022-03-29$84.59 148d | -46.4% 114d | 2022-01-21 $76.82 | 2022-03-29 $84.59 | 65Deep Value | 60Deep Value | +30.3% 34d | +10.1% Held 67d |
DROP2021-01-21$107.53 RISE2021-05-13$69.57 PEAK2021-08-09$94.71 200d | -35.3% 112d | 2021-05-12 $69.73 | 2021-08-09 $94.71 | 70Deep Value | 51Deep Value | +36.1% 88d | +35.8% Held 89d |
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Recent performance snapshot First Solar (FSLR) has attracted fresh attention after a strong share price move, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month and past 3 months that stand well above 50% in several cases. See our latest analysis for First Solar. That move sits on top of a broader upswing, with a 30-day share price return of 60.95% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 94.07%. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading around the US$306.79 stock. If...
After turning a cold shoulder to this solar stock for much of 2026, the market is warming back up to it.
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) jumped 11.9% in the afternoon session after GLJ Research upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and significantly raised its price target.
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Wondering what's happening in today's session for the S&P500 index? Stay informed with the top movers within the S&P500 index on Tuesday.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off. Industrials are the most direct play on physical economic activity.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off. Industrials are the most direct play on physical economic activity.
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced a partnership with GameChange Solar to support the deployment of its domestically manufactured thin-film solar modules in India.
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced a partnership with GameChange Solar to support the deployment of its domestically manufactured thin-film solar modules in India.
In May 2026, GameChange Solar announced a new partnership with First Solar to expand the use of First Solar’s domestically manufactured thin‑film modules on GameChange’s Genius Tracker systems in India, following over a year of high‑uptime utility‑scale project performance. This collaboration aligns First Solar’s Indian manufacturing footprint with evolving ALMM and ALCM regulations, potentially reducing compliance uncertainty and supply chain risk for developers using its Series 7 and other...
In May 2026, GameChange Solar announced a new partnership with First Solar to expand the use of First Solar’s domestically manufactured thin‑film modules on GameChange’s Genius Tracker systems in India, following over a year of high‑uptime utility‑scale project performance. This collaboration aligns First Solar’s Indian manufacturing footprint with evolving ALMM and ALCM regulations, potentially reducing compliance uncertainty and supply chain risk for developers using its Series 7 and other...
After heavy trading tied to the short report and Roth’s response, T1’s next operating markers are output from its G1_Dallas module facility and financing for the G2_Austin cell project as it works to scale domestic solar capacity.
After heavy trading tied to the short report and Roth’s response, T1’s next operating markers are output from its G1_Dallas module facility and financing for the G2_Austin cell project as it works to scale domestic solar capacity.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to First Solar (FSLR). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to First Solar (FSLR). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLR | +44.91% | +53.50% | +17.44% | +94.07% |
| XLK | +18.01% | +36.89% | +32.68% | +65.45% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | +26.90% | +16.61% | -15.24% | +28.62% |
| Fund | Style | Shares | Value | % of Port | Change vs. last quarter | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StateStreet | passive | 5.28M | $1.04B | 0.04% | Unchanged | 2026-03-31 |
| FidelityFMR | fundamental | 1.81M | $356.73M | 0.02% | Trimmed-72.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| CapResearch | fundamental | 406.9K | $80.26M | 0.01% | Trimmed-41.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| Wellington | fundamental | 371.3K | $73.25M | 0.01% | Trimmed-67.0% | 2026-03-31 |
| TwoSigma | quant | 155.5K | $30.67M | 0.02% | Added+118.5% | 2026-03-31 |
| RenTech | quant | 101.5K | $20.02M | 0.03% | New | 2026-03-31 |
| DEShaw | quant | 59.2K | $11.67M | 0.01% | Added+42.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| Bridgewater | macro | 20.3K | $4.01M | 0.02% | Trimmed-54.8% | 2026-03-31 |
| TRowePrice | fundamental | 161.8K | $31.91K | 0.00% | Trimmed-80.0% | 2026-03-31 |
| Filed | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 126 | $276.29 | −$34.8K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 473 | $273.17 | −$129.2K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 726 | $271.23 | −$196.9K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 632 | $270.05 | −$170.7K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 1,009 | $268.89 | −$271.3K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 628 | $267.72 | −$168.1K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 1,237 | $266.60 | −$329.8K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 364 | $265.15 | −$96.5K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 47 | $258.48 | −$12.1K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 149 | $257.55 | −$38.4K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 75 | $256.32 | −$19.2K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 64 | $255.59 | −$16.4K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 916 | $254.93 | −$233.5K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 218 | $253.63 | −$55.3K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 97 | $252.87 | −$24.5K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 172 | $251.53 | −$43.3K |
| 2026-05-27 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 239 | $250.02 | −$59.8K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 521 | $243.19 | −$126.7K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 6 | $256.96 | −$1.5K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 261 | $254.29 | −$66.4K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 569 | $251.64 | −$143.2K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 472 | $250.61 | −$118.3K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 1,131 | $249.70 | −$282.4K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 179 | $255.31 | −$45.7K |
| 2026-05-22 | Widmar Mark R | Chief Executive Officer | S Open-market sale | 98 | $247.53 | −$24.3K |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30upcoming | 2.82 | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.97 | 3.22 | +8.26% |
| 2026-02-24 | 5.17 | 4.84 | -6.35% |
| 2025-10-30 | 4.22 | 4.24 | +0.51% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2.68 | 3.18 | +18.77% |
| 2025-04-29 | 2.47 | 1.95 | -21.01% |
| 2025-02-25 | 4.69 | 3.65 | -22.11% |
| 2024-10-29 | 3.16 | 2.91 | -7.77% |
| 2024-07-30 | 2.66 | 3.25 | +22.25% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2.02 | 2.20 | +8.68% |
| 2024-02-27 | 3.13 | 3.25 | +3.67% |
| 2023-10-31 | 2.04 | 2.50 | +22.58% |
| 2023-07-27 | 0.96 | 1.89 | +97.41% |
| 2023-04-27 | 1.02 | 0.40 | -60.74% |
| 2023-02-28 | -0.15 | -0.07 | +52.16% |
| 2022-10-27 | -0.24 | -0.51 | -114.24% |