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FSLRFirst Solar, Inc.
$241.36
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 14, 2026

Investment Thesis

FSLR has elite growth fundamentals (46% EPS) but RS 77/99 is still catching up. patience is smart money here. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Elite earnings vs lagging momentum = Monitor closely

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+12%
Q4'24
$3.65
-11%
Q1'25
$1.95
-2%
Q2'25
$3.18
+46%
Q3'25
$4.24
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$241.36
50 DMA
$260.90
100 DMA
$239.37
150 DMA
$217.65
200 DMA
$199.25
Alignment Score: 3/4

FSLR Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
77 (Top 23%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-15.2% below entry ($284.59)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on FSLR, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
77/99
Top 23% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
38
WEAK
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
2.1M
+1% vs avg
From Entry
-15.2%
$284.59

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+46%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+40%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+80%
Accelerating
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
18%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
51/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -15.2% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$284.59Breakout price
Current Loss-15.2%Below entry
Stop Was$261.82Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >85
THEN: Upgrade to PRIORITY WATCHLIST
IF: Price pulls back to $290.28 (near entry)
THEN: Add position with stop at $264.67
IF: RS Rating drops below 60
THEN: Remove from watchlist - momentum failing
IF: Next earnings confirms >40% EPS growth
THEN: Maintain high priority status

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$260.20+7.8%
  • 50 DMA$260.90+8.1%
  • 52W High$285.99+18.5%
Current$241.36

Support

  • 200 DMA$199.25-17.4%
  • 52W Low$116.56-51.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FSLR stock a buy now?

FSLR has elite growth fundamentals (46% EPS) but RS 77/99 is still catching up. patience is smart money here. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for FSLR?

FSLR's breakout at $284.59 has failed (now -15.2% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is FSLR's RS Rating?

FSLR has an RS Rating of 77/99, meaning it's in the Top 23% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.