Nathan Theurer Sells 92 Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CAO Nathan Theurer sold 92 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.95, for a total value of $18,119.40. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

First Solar Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of FSLR stock opened at $189.21 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $20.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.32, a P/E/G ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.65. First Solar, Inc. has a twelve month low of $116.56 and a twelve month high of $285.99. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $234.09 and its 200 day simple moving average is $236.03.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.65 EPS. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FSLR. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of First Solar by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,287 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $504,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in First Solar by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,606 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $942,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in First Solar by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 292 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. FIL Ltd grew its holdings in First Solar by 6.9% in the fourth quarter. FIL Ltd now owns 708 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $185,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the period. Finally, Signaturefd LLC grew its holdings in First Solar by 2.6% in the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,879 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $414,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. manufacturing expansion: First Solar commissioned a new factory in Louisiana and plans additional capacity in South Carolina, improving domestic supply‑chain positioning and medium/long‑term revenue visibility. First Solar Expands US Manufacturing Footprint
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and retail/trending activity are elevated, which can amplify intraday swings but do not change the company’s fundamentals. Behind the Scenes of First Solar’s Latest Options Trends
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 guidance disappointed analysts, triggering multiple downgrades and the primary near‑term selling pressure as investors reprice earnings/margins. 2026 Guidance Disappoints, Triggers Downgrades
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cuts (examples: Evercore to $212, Morgan Stanley to $230, Barclays to $228, Argus to $250) reduce headline upside and analyst support. Analyst Price Target Moves
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed on March 4 — CTO Markus Gloeckler sold ~3,640 shares (~$717k) and CAO Nathan Theurer sold 92 shares — which some investors view as a negative signal even if routine. CTO Insider Sale SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investor investigation into First Solar, introducing legal/financial risk that could increase near‑term cautiousness. Pomerantz Investigates First Solar
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile negative commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer calling the recent quarter “one awful quarter”) can amplify short‑term selling momentum among retail traders. Jim Cramer on First Solar

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on FSLR shares. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on shares of First Solar from $316.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. Guggenheim raised their price target on shares of First Solar from $289.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their price target on shares of First Solar from $286.00 to $303.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of First Solar from $258.00 to $236.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $249.65.

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.