First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) EVP Samantha Sloan Sells 127 Shares

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) EVP Samantha Sloan sold 127 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.95, for a total value of $28,314.65. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 2,018 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $449,913.10. This trade represents a 5.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

First Solar Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of FSLR opened at $220.01 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $231.60 and its 200-day simple moving average is $224.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.64 billion, a PE ratio of 13.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.76. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $182.99 and a 12-month high of $320.95.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

FSLR has been the topic of several analyst reports. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of First Solar from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of First Solar from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Mizuho set a $324.00 price target on First Solar in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research raised First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on First Solar from $300.00 to $310.00 in a report on Friday, May 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.44.

First Solar News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: First Solar was highlighted among the stronger second-quarter renewable-energy performers. The company’s latest results included adjusted EPS of $3.92, well above the $2.90 consensus estimate, while its contracted backlog remains substantial. Q2 Earnings Outperformers: First Solar and the Rest of the Renewable Energy Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks identified FSLR as a strong momentum stock, which may support investor interest following its earnings outperformance and relatively attractive valuation metrics. Why First Solar Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and industry coverage continues to focus on strong solar demand, but changing U.S. policies, tariffs and import rules could affect pricing, customer decisions and First Solar’s 2026 earnings outlook. Solar Stocks to Watch as Policy Shifts Reshape the Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: several large investors added FSLR shares in the second quarter, while others reduced holdings. Separately, unusually heavy put-option activity suggests increased hedging or bearish speculation, but does not establish the market’s future direction.
• Negative Sentiment: First Solar faces a securities class-action lawsuit filed in federal court. The complaint alleges that the company and certain executives made misleading statements regarding tariffs and production utilization during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. Multiple law firms are publicizing an August 24 lead-plaintiff deadline. The allegations have not been proven, but the litigation adds reputational, financial and sentiment risk. Pomerantz Announces First Solar Class Action
• Neutral Sentiment: An executive sold a small number of shares to cover tax withholding obligations related to vested equity awards. Because the sale was designated for taxes and represented only 127 shares, it is unlikely to be a major fundamental signal.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in FSLR. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA increased its position in shares of First Solar by 29.3% during the first quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 1,138,473 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $224,540,000 after acquiring an additional 258,204 shares in the last quarter. Atlatl Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth $1,697,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in First Solar by 1,054.3% in the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 52,219 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $13,641,000 after acquiring an additional 47,695 shares in the last quarter. Genus Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at $4,525,000. Finally, TABR Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in First Solar in the 4th quarter worth $5,626,000. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.