FSLRFirst Solar shows strong fundamental performance with solid profitability and a healthy balance sheet. The company benefits from the renewable energy tailwinds, though current technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation. It's a well-positioned player in a growing sector.
First Solar is a key player in the burgeoning solar energy sector, benefiting from global decarbonization efforts and government incentives for renewable energy adoption. Its thin-film technology offers a competitive edge.
First Solar exhibits robust revenue growth and improving profitability. The company has a healthy cash position and manageable debt, although recent free cash flow has been negative due to significant investments.
The stock has shown strong upward momentum over the past year, trading above key moving averages. However, some oscillators indicate the stock might be approaching overbought conditions, suggesting potential for consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Transition | 95 |
| Technological Innovation (Thin-Film) | 85 |
| Market Growth & Demand | 80 |
| Geopolitical & Supply Chain Factors | 70 |
| ESG Focus | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 90 |
| Growth | 85 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 95 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 80 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 50 |
Strong Earnings Growth
Quarterly EPS estimates have been revised upwards, with analysts increasing their forecasts for the upcoming earnings release. The company has also exceeded EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
Positive Analyst Ratings and Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued 'Buy' ratings for the stock, and the average analyst price target of $185.72 indicates potential upside from the current trading price.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 4.5 for the TTM period is relatively high, especially when considering the quarterly P/S ratios in early 2024 were significantly higher, potentially indicating elevated growth expectations.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While the company had strong revenue in Q4 2024 ($1.51 billion), the revenue for Q1 2025 was $844.57 million, showing a sequential decline. Year-over-year revenue growth also shows fluctuations.
August 2025
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Next Earnings Date
H: $3.20
A: $2.68
L: $2.38
H: 1.15B
A: 1.04B
L: 911.40M
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 a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. 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 Tempe, Arizona.
203.37 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for FSLR have a max estimate of 281.00 and a min estimate of 100.00.