Wealthfront Advisers LLC Purchases 3,428 Shares of First Solar, Inc. $FSLR

Wealthfront Advisers LLC boosted its position in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) by 24.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 17,555 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,428 shares during the quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC’s holdings in First Solar were worth $3,463,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of FSLR. Apollon Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of First Solar by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,606 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $942,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in First Solar by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 292 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $76,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. FIL Ltd grew its position in First Solar by 6.9% during the fourth quarter. FIL Ltd now owns 708 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $185,000 after buying an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC grew its position in First Solar by 4.1% during the fourth quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC now owns 1,196 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $312,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Burford Brothers Inc. increased its stake in First Solar by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Burford Brothers Inc. now owns 19,080 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $4,984,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

First Solar Stock Performance

Shares of FSLR stock opened at $211.99 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $251.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $228.75. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $171.86 and a 12-month high of $320.95. The company has a quick ratio of 2.15, a current ratio of 2.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The firm has a market cap of $22.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.73.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.22 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.03 billion. First Solar had a return on equity of 18.01% and a net margin of 30.73%.The company’s revenue was up 23.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.95 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at First Solar

In other First Solar news, insider Caroline Stockdale sold 10,628 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $275.60, for a total transaction of $2,929,076.80. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 23,792 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,557,075.20. This trade represents a 30.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mark R. Widmar sold 9,926 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.21, for a total transaction of $2,314,842.46. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 95,148 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,189,465.08. The trade was a 9.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 31,893 shares of company stock valued at $7,893,775. 0.39% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: Some recent commentary remains constructive, with articles highlighting First Solar’s attractive valuation and brokerage ratings that still lean to a “Moderate Buy,” suggesting the stock may still have longer-term support from analysts and fundamental investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: First Solar announced it will report second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, which gives traders a clear near-term event to watch for guidance, margins, and commentary on tariffs, production utilization, and demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several market articles noted the stock had recently been trading around fair-value estimates and reacting to broader solar demand and tariff expectations, indicating mixed sentiment ahead of earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms announced or reiterated class-action lawsuits and lead-plaintiff deadlines against First Solar over alleged misleading disclosures tied to tariff-related production decisions and facility underutilization, creating a legal overhang that can weigh on the shares. Article title
• Negative Sentiment: Trading commentary also pointed to recent weakness as investors weighed the lawsuit risk, insider selling, and caution ahead of the July 30 earnings release, which can amplify profit-taking in a volatile name like FSLR.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have weighed in on FSLR. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on First Solar from $255.00 to $320.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on First Solar from $250.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $310.00 in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $245.00 to $272.00 in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on shares of First Solar from $205.00 to $187.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $256.41.

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.