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First Solar Sues Corning Subsidiary, Chinese Rival Over Patent InfringementFirst Solar stock rose about 2% on Friday, a day after it filed the lawsuit.
First Solar's dominant position in U.S. thin-film solar, backed by a 45.1 GW contracted backlog through 2030, supports a strong long-term growth outlook. However, near-term earnings quality is clouded by heavy reliance on Section 45X tax credits, which inflate...
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Revenue growth has been uneven, with Q2 2026 revenue down 3.7% YoY despite record volumes, while gross margin expanded to 57.3%—a level that appears heavily dependent on Section 45X tax credits, as evidenced by the 42.7% COGS ratio.
First Solar's trailing P/E of 19.84 and forward P/E of 10.18 suggest the stock may be undervalued relative to future earnings potential.
Multiple bullish theses on First Solar have been published by research platforms like Bullseye Research and r/Valueinvesting, indicating positive sentiment among analysts.
First Solar's share price was trading at $241.88 as of February 20th, reflecting strong market performance and investor confidence.
Trailing total returns as of 10/3/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | $3.92+35.2% vs $2.90 | $1.1B-0.6% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $3.22+6.3% vs $3.03 | $1.0B+0.9% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 24, 2026 | $4.84-5.8% vs $5.14 | $1.7B+7.3% vs $1.6B |
Q4 2025 Oct 30, 2025 | $4.24+0.0% vs $4.24 | $1.6B+1.2% vs $1.6B |
First Solar stock rose about 2% on Friday, a day after it filed the lawsuit.
First Solar (FSLR) reached $172.11 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.74% change compared to its last close.
First Solar (FSLR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to First Solar (FSLR). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Benchmark FSLR against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $174.61 | $18.76B | 12.29 | 24.09% | 29.28% | 17.45% | — | |
| $11.19 | $758.53M | -7.22 | -6.65% | -3.73% | -4.34% | — | |
| $9.15 | $119.8M | -0.18 | -29% | -3.36% | -7.71% | — | |
| $4.08 | $627.61M | -5.59 | 40.22% | -7.25% | -27.96% | — | |
| $0.76 | $12.86M | -0.01 | -54.68% | -320.48% | — | — | |
| $33.47 | $4.42B | 25.95 | 10.72% | 10.09% | 12.28% | — |
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jul 30, 2026·SEC
May 15, 2026·SEC
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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) reported $5.38B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) grew revenue by 24.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is profitable, generating $1.75B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (29.3% net margin).
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) generated $1.50B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
