First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Receives $254.89 Consensus PT from Brokerages

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-five research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have issued a hold recommendation, twenty-one have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $261.7869.

A number of brokerages have commented on FSLR. HSBC upgraded shares of First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Evercore upped their price objective on First Solar from $212.00 to $219.00 in a research note on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $310.00 in a report on Friday, May 1st. Zacks Research upgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price target on First Solar from $217.00 to $197.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 31st.

Insider Activity at First Solar

In related news, General Counsel Jason E. Dymbort sold 3,700 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $249.38, for a total value of $922,706.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 5,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,402,513.12. The trade was a 39.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Caroline Stockdale sold 10,628 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $275.60, for a total transaction of $2,929,076.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 23,792 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,557,075.20. This represents a 30.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 30,979 shares of company stock valued at $7,694,724 in the last ninety days. 0.39% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vega Investment Solutions bought a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Partners Capital Investment Group LLP bought a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter valued at about $416,000. Hill City Capital LP bought a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter valued at about $620,134,000. Cibc World Market Inc. purchased a new position in First Solar in the second quarter worth about $3,594,000. Finally, OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp purchased a new position in First Solar in the second quarter worth about $2,843,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: New U.S. solar trade measures, including a $0.38-per-watt minimum import price and a 15% duty on certain polysilicon imports, could increase costs for overseas-dependent competitors. UBS and BNP Paribas said the changes may strengthen First Solar’s competitive position in the domestic market. The Tariff That Helps First Solar And Hurts Everyone Else
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird upgraded First Solar to Outperform from Neutral and assigned a $318 price target. The upgrade reportedly reflects greater visibility following a Section 232 tariff decision, which could enable customer bookings to resume. First Solar analyst upgrade information
• Neutral Sentiment: First Solar General Counsel Jason Dymbort sold 3,700 shares for approximately $923,000, reducing his direct holdings by nearly 40%. The transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, limiting its value as a signal about management’s current outlook. Jason Dymbort First Solar insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against First Solar and certain officers. The allegations concern statements about tariff conditions, market positioning and the company’s outlook during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. Notices reference a major stock decline and reduced 2026 guidance; the claims have not been proven. Investors seeking lead-plaintiff status face an August 24, 2026 deadline. Pomerantz First Solar class action filing

First Solar Stock Performance

Shares of FSLR opened at $223.69 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.79, a PEG ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.75. First Solar has a 52 week low of $176.47 and a 52 week high of $320.95. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $234.67 and a 200-day moving average of $224.87.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.90 by $1.02. The company had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.06 billion. First Solar had a net margin of 32.47% and a return on equity of 18.02%. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.18 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that First Solar will post 17.75 EPS for the current year.

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.