Weekly Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for First Solar (FSLR)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) in the last few weeks:

• 1/22/2026 – First Solar had its price target lowered by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from $291.00 to $271.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/21/2026 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Susquehanna from $285.00 to $292.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 1/20/2026 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $244.00 to $258.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/12/2026 – First Solar is now covered by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc.. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 1/9/2026 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at TD Cowen from $260.00 to $320.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/9/2026 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from $255.00 to $291.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/8/2026 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Guggenheim from $289.00 to $312.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – First Solar had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $300.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – First Solar was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $260.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $269.00.
• 12/29/2025 – First Solar had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – First Solar had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/19/2025 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $270.00 to $285.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – First Solar had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/10/2025 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $273.00 to $285.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/9/2025 – First Solar had its price target raised by analysts at Daiwa Capital Markets from $215.00 to $284.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/8/2025 – First Solar had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – First Solar had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Paul H. Stebbins sold 7,000 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $262.40, for a total value of $1,836,800.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 15,287 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,011,308.80. This trade represents a 31.41% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael T. Sweeney sold 4,500 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.11, for a total transaction of $1,219,995.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 13,662 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,703,904.82. The trade was a 24.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 48,912 shares of company stock worth $12,971,349 in the last three months. 0.48% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.