First SolarFSLR
FSLR
About: First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Employees: 6,700
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Funds holding %
of 6,812 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 17 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
28% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 349 | Existing positions reduced: 273
21% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q2] → 23 (+4) [Q3]
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21B [Q2] → $22.6B (+$1.6B) [Q3]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 890 [Q2] → 899 (+9) [Q3]
8% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 123 | Existing positions closed: 114
1.88% less ownership
Funds ownership: 87.02% [Q2] → 85.14% (-1.88%) [Q3]
28% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.61B | Put options by funds: $6.4B
Research analyst outlook
17 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$240
30%
upside
Avg. target
$274
48%
upside
High target
$367
98%
upside
17 analyst ratings
16 positive
94%
1 neutral
6%
0 negative
0%
Baird Ben Kallo 38% 1-year accuracy 15 / 40 met price target | 44%upside $267 | Outperform Maintained | 18 Dec 2024 |
Jefferies Dushyant Ailani 29% 1-year accuracy 2 / 7 met price target | 34%upside $248 | Buy Maintained | 17 Dec 2024 |
Piper Sandler Kashy Harrison 37% 1-year accuracy 15 / 41 met price target | 35%upside $250 | Overweight Maintained | 2 Dec 2024 |
Morgan Stanley Andrew Percoco 53% 1-year accuracy 8 / 15 met price target | 98%upside $367 | Overweight Maintained | 15 Nov 2024 |
Barclays Christine Cho 51% 1-year accuracy 24 / 47 met price target | 49%upside $275 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 16 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Zacks.com users have recently been watching First Solar (FSLR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Negative
Schwab Network
1 day ago
Options Corner: NVDA, FSLR, WYNN
Nvidia (NVDA) once again catches Tom White's attention on today's Options Corner. He looks at a bearish example trade surrounding the A.I.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
4 Solar Stocks That Might Beat the Market in 2025
Global solar installations are estimated to fall 0.4% from the year-earlier level to 492 gigawatts in 2025. Yet, you can keep FSLR, ENPH, NXT and CSIQ on the watchlist.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
3 days ago
12 Stocks Turn $10,000 To $440,513 In 12 Months
Don't let the S&P 500's skid in December fool you. There was still lots of money to be made in stocks in the month and year.
Positive
Invezz
1 week ago
These two cheap stocks are worth owning heading into 2025
2024 proved exceptionally kind to US stocks – but a number of them are still trading at a significant discount at writing, according to experts at Trivariate Research. And they are particularly bullish on two of them: First Solar Inc and Expedia Group Inc.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
First Solar: Take Advantage Of The Market's Post-Election Overreaction (Rating Upgrade)
First Solar sold off following the results of the 2024 US Election, falling over 15% since the election and 39.5% from its highs in June. This selloff was an overreaction because the market's concerns regarding Republican control of the presidency, the House and the Senate are founded in risks that are unlikely to actually happen. First Solar remains an industry leader that boasts a strong balance sheet, high margins, fast growth, and a solid backlog extending into 2030.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
First Solar Could Be Well Poised As A Future Leader In Renewable Energy
First Solar's unique CdTe technology offers higher efficiency in warmer climates, lower carbon impact, and reduced reliance on polysilicon, making it a strong investment. The company's U.S.-based production benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act and avoids Chinese tariffs, ensuring a competitive edge in the domestic market. A robust bookings backlog ensures stable income through 2030, with growing demand for sustainable energy driving utility-scale project value to $21.7 billion.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Investors Heavily Search First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): Here is What You Need to Know
First Solar (FSLR) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Renewables to Contribute More to Electricity: MAXN, NXT, FSLR to Gain?
The United States will witness increasing electricity generation from renewable sources. Maxeon Solar, Nextracker and First Solar are thus well poised to gain.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Is It Time to Sell First Solar Stock?
First Solar (FSLR 1.46%) is one of the best companies in the solar industry. But after a strong run the last few years, the company is reporting less backlog and profits may come under fire due to subsidy reductions.
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