First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Insider Sells $260,586.90 in Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Michael Koralewski sold 1,330 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $260,586.90. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 12,865 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,520,639.45. This trade represents a 9.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

First Solar Stock Down 1.2%

First Solar stock traded down $2.33 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $197.53. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,693,410 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,886,946. First Solar, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $116.56 and a fifty-two week high of $285.99. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The company has a market cap of $21.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $238.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $236.83.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The business had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.65 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus cut its price target from $300 to $250 but kept a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside remains versus current levels. Argus adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its target to $230 (still “overweight”), reflecting a more cautious recovery outlook but continued buy-side view. Morgan Stanley cuts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays also lowered its target to $228 while maintaining an “overweight” rating — another signal that analysts expect upside but see nearer-term headwinds. Barclays lowers price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest updates show zero/NaN values in published feeds (likely a data-error); nothing reliable to indicate a true surge in short activity. Investors should treat those figures with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights FSLR’s Q4 earnings miss and weak 2026 sales guidance as the proximate cause of the selloff; the stock plunged after those results. ETFs in Focus post earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz LLP investor‑alert says it is investigating claims on behalf of First Solar investors, introducing legal and reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Pomerantz investor alert
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary points to structural risks (e.g., subsidy dependence, margin pressures) and a “two‑billion dollar” vulnerability that could amplify downside if market conditions or policy support weaken. First Solar’s $2 billion problem
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch noted the stock underperformed peers despite recent intraday gains — a reminder that sector rotation and earnings surprises are driving relative moves. MarketWatch note

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of First Solar by 117.0% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and set a $205.00 price objective on shares of First Solar in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. DZ Bank raised shares of First Solar to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $211.00 price objective (down from $280.00) on shares of First Solar in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $205.00 target price (down from $264.00) on shares of First Solar in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their target price on First Solar from $292.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, First Solar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.33.

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.