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 6,823 funds
0
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]
19% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 123 | Existing positions closed: 103
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]
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
$209
8%
upside
Avg. target
$271
41%
upside
High target
$367
90%
upside
17 analyst ratings
16 positive
94%
1 neutral
6%
0 negative
0%
Seaport Global Tom Curran 25% 1-year accuracy 1 / 4 met price target | 42%upside $274 | Buy Upgraded | 16 Jan 2025 |
Wells Fargo Michael Blum 79% 1-year accuracy 27 / 34 met price target | 8%upside $209 | Overweight Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
Baird Ben Kallo 44% 1-year accuracy 17 / 39 met price target | 38%upside $267 | Outperform Maintained | 18 Dec 2024 |
Jefferies Dushyant Ailani 29% 1-year accuracy 2 / 7 met price target | 29%upside $248 | Buy Maintained | 17 Dec 2024 |
Piper Sandler Kashy Harrison 34% 1-year accuracy 14 / 41 met price target | 30%upside $250 | Overweight Maintained | 2 Dec 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 16 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
First Solar (FSLR) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $192.64, moving +0.92% from the previous trading session.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold for Decades
Renewable energy stocks clearly aren't creating the same sort of buzz they were several years ago. Don't be fooled though.
Positive
Barrons
4 days ago
Why First Solar Can Be a Winner Amid Trump Climate Uncertainty
Seaport analyst Tom Curran upgraded shares of the solar technology company to Buy from Neutral.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
Construction of its first solar power plant in Colombia
Construction of its first solar power plant in Colombia Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energy, announces the start of construction of a 19.7-megawatt solar project in Colombia Located in the Tolima region, Los Venados project will be the first in Colombia for Voltalia. With a total capacity of 19.7 megawatts, powered by more than 33,000 solar panels, the project is backed by a 15-year contract that will be dedicated to serve private sector buyers.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
First Solar Shines Through Cloudy Market
First Solar is undervalued due to market fears over IRA repeal and Chinese oversupply, but long-term renewable energy trends support strong earnings growth. Estimated fair value for FSLR is $406.80, based on 2026 EPS of $18.00 and a P/E ratio of 22.6x. FSLR's CdTe modules offer longer life and lower costs compared to c-Si, with ongoing advancements in perovskite research for future efficiency gains.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
5 Growth Stocks For 2025
My 2024 picks outperformed the market, but growth stocks are volatile; a 10-year investment horizon is essential for success. For 2025, I recommend SoFi Technologies, Galaxy Digital, Upwork, Kinsale Capital, and MercadoLibre as top growth stock picks for risk-tolerant investors. Growth investing requires finding reasonably valued stocks with long-term growth potential, not undervalued stocks; patience and a long-term mindset are crucial.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
First Solar (FSLR) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is First Solar (FSLR) Stock Due for an Extended Rebound?
Despite spiking as much as +6% in Monday's trading session, First Solar (FSLR) stock is still 37% from its 52-week high of over $300 a share last June.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
First Solar (FSLR) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
First Solar (FSLR) reachead $186.43 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.02% change compared to its last close.
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