First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR – Get Free Report) is expected to announce its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 24th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $5.22 per share and revenue of $1.5901 billion for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.
First Solar Stock Up 3.7%
Shares of NASDAQ FSLR opened at $241.88 on Friday. First Solar has a 1 year low of $116.56 and a 1 year high of $285.99. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $246.03 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $235.15. The company has a market cap of $25.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.58, a PEG 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.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Viking Global Investors LP boosted its stake in shares of First Solar by 60.6% during the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 2,266,050 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $375,122,000 after purchasing an additional 854,919 shares in the last quarter. Amundi lifted its holdings in First Solar by 9.4% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 2,215,461 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $578,791,000 after buying an additional 189,626 shares during the period. Schroder Investment Management Group lifted its holdings in First Solar by 7.6% during the fourth quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 1,427,105 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $372,803,000 after buying an additional 100,908 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp boosted its position in First Solar by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,386,880 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $362,295,000 after acquiring an additional 37,349 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Merewether Investment Management LP raised its position in shares of First Solar by 111.8% in the 3rd quarter. Merewether Investment Management LP now owns 420,700 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $92,777,000 after acquiring an additional 222,100 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting First Solar
- Positive Sentiment: Supreme Court struck down the administration’s proposed “reciprocal” tariffs, removing a major policy overhang that could have increased costs or disrupted supply chains for U.S. solar projects and module makers — a clear near-term positive for First Solar’s domestic project economics and project pipeline. First Solar surges after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
- Positive Sentiment: First Solar secured a $1.5B five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility, improving liquidity and financial flexibility to fund plant ramp, working capital and project development. That reduces financing risk around expansion plans. First Solar Secures $1.5 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
- Positive Sentiment: Company expansion and tax-credit activity — including a new ~$1.1B Louisiana plant and a recent tax-credit sale — are cited as lifting the outlook, supporting revenue visibility as First Solar scales U.S. manufacturing. First Solar to Release Q4 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Q4 earnings are a near-term catalyst — results and guidance will be watched for margins, demand trends and any commentary on U.S. vs. Asia supply mix. Investors should expect volatility around the print. First Solar to Release Q4 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?
- Neutral Sentiment: Heightened retail/investor attention (Zacks/Yahoo coverage) is drawing flows and may amplify intraday moves, but it doesn’t change fundamentals by itself. First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector data: Array Technologies’ rebound highlights strong U.S. solar demand and backlog, which can be a tailwind for installers and module suppliers (indirect for FSLR). Array Technologies Legacy Operations Regain Momentum on Volume Surge?
- Negative Sentiment: Competition from low-cost Asian output remains a structural headwind mentioned in previews; margins and ASP pressure could reappear if global oversupply intensifies despite the tariff ruling. First Solar to Release Q4 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Recent intraday weakness reported in coverage and odd/unclear short-interest reporting suggest potential for near-term volatility and noisy price action; monitor volume and updates. First Solar (FSLR) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Analyst Ratings Changes
FSLR has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Susquehanna raised their price target on First Solar from $285.00 to $292.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on First Solar from $278.00 to $303.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Glj Research boosted their target price on shares of First Solar from $214.06 to $314.43 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of First Solar from $270.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $275.00 price objective on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, October 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $275.61.
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First Solar Company Profile
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.
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