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 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 18 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]
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $20.7B [Q2] → $22.2B (+$1.48B) [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
2.2% less ownership
Funds ownership: 85.72% [Q2] → 83.52% (-2.2%) [Q3]
27% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.59B | Put options by funds: $6.3B
Research analyst outlook
18 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$240
32%
upside
Avg. target
$272
49%
upside
High target
$335
84%
upside
18 analyst ratings
17 positive
94%
1 neutral
6%
0 negative
0%
Baird Ben Kallo 53% 1-year accuracy 21 / 40 met price target | 46%upside $267 | Outperform Maintained | 18 Dec 2024 |
Piper Sandler Kashy Harrison 39% 1-year accuracy 16 / 41 met price target | 37%upside $250 | Overweight Maintained | 2 Dec 2024 |
Barclays Christine Cho 50% 1-year accuracy 23 / 46 met price target | 51%upside $275 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Nov 2024 |
Mizuho Maheep Mandloi 27% 1-year accuracy 7 / 26 met price target | 41%upside $257 | Neutral Maintained | 31 Oct 2024 |
Guggenheim Joseph Osha 31% 1-year accuracy 11 / 35 met price target | 84%upside $335 | Buy Maintained | 30 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 20 articles about FSLR published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
19 hours 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
3 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
First Solar: Quick Gains Likely Behind Us - Slow & Steady Ahead
FSLR's robust backlog through 2030 and strategic US manufacturing position support its robust investment thesis amid uncertainties in the US renewables policy and polysilicon dumping. The growing demand for its cadmium tellurium panels has been exemplified in the growing thin film module installations in the US utility sector in 2023. FSLR is also targeting further upside in its ASPs through the next-gen CuRe product, with it potentially generating additional revenues over the next few years.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
2 weeks ago
First Solar Could Benefit From Trump's Energy Policy. Here's How Investors Can Cash In.
Rising support for domestic energy of all types under president-elect Trump means solar stocks could be worth a look. The post First Solar Could Benefit From Trump's Energy Policy.
Positive
Barrons
2 weeks ago
First Solar and 2 More Cheap Stocks to Consider
Not all cheap stocks are good deals right now. A screen shows ways to avoid a value trap.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
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.
Positive
Market Watch
2 weeks ago
10 semiconductor stocks that might make you a lot of money in 2025
Nvidia is expected to increase sales by 55% next year and analysts see plenty of upside for the stock — and others in the chip sector.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
First Solar Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
First Solar (FSLR 4.34%) has been one of only a few success stories in the solar industry over the past decade. The company maintained a relatively strong position despite fierce competition from Chinese commodity solar panel manufacturers, and remained profitable for most of that time.
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