First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price Target Raised to $303.00

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) had its price objective raised by Needham & Company LLC from $286.00 to $303.00 in a research note released on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports. Needham & Company LLC currently has a buy rating on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Glj Research boosted their price objective on shares of First Solar from $214.06 to $314.43 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their target price on First Solar from $150.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $269.00 to $260.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Susquehanna raised their price target on First Solar from $285.00 to $292.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on First Solar from $244.00 to $258.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $263.19.

First Solar Trading Down 13.6%

Shares of NASDAQ FSLR opened at $210.12 on Monday. First Solar has a 1-year low of $116.56 and a 1-year high of $285.99. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $244.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $236.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $22.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 1.91 and a quick ratio of 1.55.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.22 by ($0.38). The company had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. First Solar had a net margin of 29.28% and a return on equity of 17.81%. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.65 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that First Solar will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the period. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

More First Solar News

Here are the key news stories impacting First Solar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed record 2025 revenue and profit and a revenue beat versus consensus, supporting longer‑term fundamentals. First Solar Sees Record 2025 Profit
• Positive Sentiment: First Solar signed a patent‑licensing deal with Oxford PV for U.S. markets, which could strengthen future technology/cost positioning. Patent Licensing Agreement
• Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms retained Buy/Outperform stances (UBS, TD Cowen, Needham) despite cutting price targets — signaling some analysts still expect medium‑term upside. Analyst Notes
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑term technicals produced a “power inflow” trading signal that briefly lifted the shares during intraday action. Trading Signal Article
• Negative Sentiment: The company guided FY‑2026 net sales to roughly $4.9B–$5.2B, well below Wall Street’s ~$6.2B consensus — the primary catalyst for heavy selling. Guidance / Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed estimates (reported $4.84 vs. ~$5.22 expected), amplifying concerns about near‑term profitability. Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Rising tariff/policy uncertainty (U.S. preliminary duties on imports and management commentary on tariff impacts) is clouding demand visibility and margin assumptions. Tariff/Policy News
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple banks trimmed price targets and at least one firm (Baird) cut its rating/target, increasing near‑term selling pressure and analyst uncertainty. Analyst PT Changes

About First Solar

First Solar, Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) is a United States–based solar technology company best known for designing and manufacturing thin‑film photovoltaic (PV) modules that use cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology. The company supplies PV modules and delivers integrated solar power solutions for utility‑scale projects, positioning itself as a provider of both components and complete solar energy systems rather than solely a parts supplier. First Solar was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Beyond module manufacturing, First Solar offers a range of project services including development support, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar installations.