First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) General Counsel Jason Dymbort Sells 3,700 Shares of Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) General Counsel Jason Dymbort sold 3,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $249.38, for a total transaction of $922,706.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 5,624 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,402,513.12. The trade was a 39.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

First Solar Stock Performance

Shares of FSLR stock opened at $226.77 on Thursday. First Solar, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $176.47 and a fifty-two week high of $320.95. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $236.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $225.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 1.75.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $1.02. First Solar had a net margin of 32.47% and a return on equity of 18.02%. The company had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.18 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on FSLR. Oppenheimer reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, July 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on First Solar from $300.00 to $310.00 in a report on Friday, May 1st. Evercore increased their price target on First Solar from $212.00 to $219.00 in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Argus lifted their price objective on First Solar from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Truist Financial reissued a “hold” rating and set a $229.00 price objective (down from $249.00) on shares of First Solar in a research report on Friday, July 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, First Solar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $258.79.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Twin Tree Management LP acquired a new position in shares of First Solar during the second quarter worth $1,518,000. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar in the second quarter valued at $2,033,000. Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new stake in First Solar in the second quarter valued at $3,271,000. Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter worth about $462,000. Finally, Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,916,000. 92.08% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: New U.S. solar-panel trade measures—including a $0.38-per-watt minimum import price and a 15% duty on certain polysilicon imports—could raise costs for competitors that rely on overseas manufacturing. UBS and BNP Paribas said the changes may give First Solar a meaningful competitive advantage in the domestic market. The Tariff That Helps First Solar And Hurts Everyone Else
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird upgraded First Solar from Neutral to Outperform and set a $318 price target. The firm said a Section 232 tariff decision removes a key overhang and could allow customer bookings to resume. Baird Just Upgraded First Solar Stock. Here’s Why.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage also cited Mizuho’s $324 price target and a broader brokerage consensus of “Moderate Buy,” reinforcing a constructive analyst view but offering limited new fundamental information. First Solar Receives Average Rating of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a securities class action against First Solar and certain officers. The alleged class period runs from February 26, 2025, through February 24, 2026, with an August 24 lead-plaintiff deadline. The notices cite investor losses, a sharp single-day decline, and reduced 2026 guidance; the allegations have not been proven. Pomerantz Class Action Filing

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.