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About First Solar
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Ticker
$FSLR
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Headquarters
Employees
8,100
ISIN
US3364331070
Website
First Solar Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$18B
14.03
$11.77
1.51
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Price and volume
Market cap
$18B
Beta
1.51
52-week high
$254.40
52-week low
$116.56
Average daily volume
4.8M
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.929
Quick ratio
1.143
Long term debt to equity
5.124
Total debt to equity
7.7
Interest coverage (TTM)
35.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,831.743
Gross margin (TTM)
43.61%
Net profit margin (TTM)
29.72%
Operating margin (TTM)
32.25%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
7.52%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$530,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.50%
Return on equity (TTM)
16.77%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.026
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.152
Price to book
2.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.18
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-18.105
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-5.52%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-911.84%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
19.42%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
23.43%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
19.62%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.88%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
80.10%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.24%
What the Analysts think about First Solar
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for First Solar stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
First Solar's earnings are projected to grow by 56.09% in the coming year, from $13.05 to $20.37 per share, indicating strong future profitability. (marketbeat.com)
Analysts have a consensus 'Strong Buy' rating for First Solar, with a 12-month price target of $232.3, suggesting a potential upside of 25.55%. (stockanalysis.com)
First Solar sold $857 million in Inflation Reduction Act transferable tax credits generated from its U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in February 2025, enhancing its financial position. (wikipedia.org)
First Solar lowered its annual sales and profit forecast due to near-term tariff-related challenges and weak residential demand, leading to an 11% drop in shares after the announcement. (reuters.com)
The company reported a net income of $209.5 million for Q1 2025, down about 11.4% from the previous year, indicating declining profitability. (reuters.com)
First Solar's free cash flow was -$813.9 million in Q1 2025, compared to -$145.7 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting increased cash outflows. (stockstory.org)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for First Solar stock?
First Solar (FSLR) has a market cap of $18B as of July 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for First Solar stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for First Solar (FSLR) stock is 14.03 as of July 11, 2025.
Does First Solar stock pay dividends?
No, First Solar (FSLR) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 11, 2025.
When is the next First Solar dividend payment date?
First Solar (FSLR) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for First Solar?
First Solar (FSLR) has a beta rating of 1.51. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.