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Stock Evaluator: First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
First Solar, Inc. FSLR
$202.34
-4.70
-2.27%
September 15, 2026 4:00:00 PM
EST
Volume: 1,446,007
After Hours: $120.37
0.15
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0.12%
November 10, 2021 7:59 PM
EST
Volume: 72,713
USD
NASD | DELAYED PRICE
| SECTOR | INDUSTRY |
| Information Technology | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
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COMPANY SUMMARY
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.
Commentary & Analysis
Why First Solar, Inc.’s (FSLR) Stock Is Down 5.46%
As of Wednesday, August 12, First Solar, Inc.’s FSLR share price has dipped by 5.46%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
Why First Solar, Inc.’s (FSLR) Stock Is Down 5.10%
As of Monday, August 10, First Solar, Inc.’s FSLR share price has dipped by 5.10%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why First Solar, Inc.’s (FSLR) Stock Is Up 8.22%
As of Friday, August 07, First Solar, Inc.’s FSLR share price has surged by 8.22%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why First Solar, Inc.’s (FSLR) Stock Is Up 5.34%
As of Thursday, August 06, First Solar, Inc.’s FSLR share price has surged by 5.34%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | FSLR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $21,745.4 | $4,391.2 | 87% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 107.7 | 62.3 | 63% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 94.8% | 94.8% | 66% |
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| Float (Mil) | 101.7 | 81.4 | 61% |
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| Beta | 1.75 | 1.65 | 88% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 2,022 | 896 | 83% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
0.3% | 55.0% | 50% |
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| Growth | FSLR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 14.0% | 8.5% | 70% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 30.8% | (4.4%) | 85% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 30.7% | 4.3% | 82 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 54.2% | (7.4%) | 94% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 19 | 27 | 27 | |
| Current EPS | $4.678 | $17.614 | $23.171 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $4.724 | $17.623 | $23.226 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $5.169 | $17.421 | $23.396 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 19.3% | 24.0% | 104.2% | |
| Financials | FSLR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $5,378 | $924 | 76% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $1,746 | $29 | 91% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $16.265 | $0.400 | 97% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $2,156 | $140 | 89% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $522 | $51 | 91% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $142 | $91 | 47% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $21,496 | $4,891 | 84% |
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| Valuation | FSLR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 2.11 | 4.57 | 53% |
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| P/E | 12.5 | 46.9 | 28% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.4 | 2.3 | 19% |
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| Ratios | FSLR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 44.0% | 45.6% | 55% |
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| Net Margin | 32.5% | 7.6% | 91% |
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| ROA | 13.3% | 3.5% | 91% |
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| ROE | 18.5% | 6.2% | 77% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 22.9% | 31.1% | 15% |
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| F-Score | 8 | 5 | 93% |
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First Solar, Inc. did not pass any screens on 9/15/2026.
