First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) CAO Sells $18,119.40 in Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CAO Nathan Theurer sold 92 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.95, for a total value of $18,119.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

First Solar Price Performance

FSLR stock opened at $189.21 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a current ratio of 2.67. First Solar, Inc. has a 1 year low of $116.56 and a 1 year high of $285.99. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $234.09 and a 200-day simple moving average of $236.21. The firm has a market cap of $20.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.22 by ($0.38). The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. First Solar had a net margin of 29.28% and a return on equity of 17.32%. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.65 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on FSLR shares. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of First Solar from $279.00 to $228.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of First Solar in a research report on Monday, December 29th. BMO Capital Markets set a $263.00 price target on shares of First Solar in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. Finally, Guggenheim raised their price objective on First Solar from $289.00 to $312.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Twenty investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, First Solar presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $249.65.

Key Headlines Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. manufacturing expansion: First Solar commissioned a new factory in Louisiana and plans additional capacity in South Carolina, improving domestic supply‑chain positioning and medium/long‑term revenue visibility. First Solar Expands US Manufacturing Footprint
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and retail/trending activity are elevated, which can amplify intraday swings but do not change the company’s fundamentals. Behind the Scenes of First Solar’s Latest Options Trends
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 guidance disappointed analysts, triggering multiple downgrades and the primary near‑term selling pressure as investors reprice earnings/margins. 2026 Guidance Disappoints, Triggers Downgrades
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cuts (examples: Evercore to $212, Morgan Stanley to $230, Barclays to $228, Argus to $250) reduce headline upside and analyst support. Analyst Price Target Moves
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed on March 4 — CTO Markus Gloeckler sold ~3,640 shares (~$717k) and CAO Nathan Theurer sold 92 shares — which some investors view as a negative signal even if routine. CTO Insider Sale SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investor investigation into First Solar, introducing legal/financial risk that could increase near‑term cautiousness. Pomerantz Investigates First Solar
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile negative commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer calling the recent quarter “one awful quarter”) can amplify short‑term selling momentum among retail traders. Jim Cramer on First Solar

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at about $392,040,000. Viking Global Investors LP lifted its position in shares of First Solar by 60.6% in the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 2,266,050 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $375,122,000 after purchasing an additional 854,919 shares in the last quarter. Polar Capital Holdings Plc acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $200,109,000. Lightrock Netherlands B.V. boosted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 2,663.8% during the fourth quarter. Lightrock Netherlands B.V. now owns 666,307 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $174,059,000 after purchasing an additional 642,199 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi grew its position in First Solar by 38.6% during the third quarter. Amundi now owns 2,025,835 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $459,917,000 after purchasing an additional 564,032 shares in the last quarter. 92.08% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About First Solar

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.