First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Insider Caroline Stockdale Sells 1,650 Shares of Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Caroline Stockdale sold 1,650 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $323,284.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 32,200 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,308,946. The trade was a 4.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

First Solar Stock Performance

NASDAQ FSLR opened at $197.53 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $238.81 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $236.83. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $116.56 and a 12-month high of $285.99. The firm has a market cap of $21.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.90, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 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 return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.65 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Employees Provident Fund Board purchased a new position in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at $25,531,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter worth about $107,000. Reflection Asset Management bought a new position in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Banque Transatlantique SA lifted its position in First Solar by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. Banque Transatlantique SA now owns 2,500 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $654,000 after acquiring an additional 2,250 shares during the period. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at about $662,000. 92.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus cut its price target from $300 to $250 but kept a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside remains versus current levels. Argus adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its target to $230 (still “overweight”), reflecting a more cautious recovery outlook but continued buy-side view. Morgan Stanley cuts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays also lowered its target to $228 while maintaining an “overweight” rating — another signal that analysts expect upside but see nearer-term headwinds. Barclays lowers price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest updates show zero/NaN values in published feeds (likely a data-error); nothing reliable to indicate a true surge in short activity. Investors should treat those figures with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights FSLR’s Q4 earnings miss and weak 2026 sales guidance as the proximate cause of the selloff; the stock plunged after those results. ETFs in Focus post earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz LLP investor‑alert says it is investigating claims on behalf of First Solar investors, introducing legal and reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Pomerantz investor alert
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary points to structural risks (e.g., subsidy dependence, margin pressures) and a “two‑billion dollar” vulnerability that could amplify downside if market conditions or policy support weaken. First Solar’s $2 billion problem
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch noted the stock underperformed peers despite recent intraday gains — a reminder that sector rotation and earnings surprises are driving relative moves. MarketWatch note

Analyst Ratings Changes

FSLR has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Seaport Research Partners increased their target price on shares of First Solar from $217.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Susquehanna lowered their price target on First Solar from $292.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. DZ Bank upgraded First Solar to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $300.00 to $245.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their price target on First Solar from $326.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.33.

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.