First Solar (FSLR) Expected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is expected to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect First Solar to post earnings of $2.82 per share and revenue of $1.0626 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.35. First Solar had a net margin of 30.73% and a return on equity of 18.01%. The company had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.03 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.95 EPS. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect First Solar to post $18 EPS for the current fiscal year and $24 EPS for the next fiscal year.

First Solar Stock Up 1.4%

First Solar stock opened at $208.86 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.15, a current ratio of 2.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. First Solar has a 12-month low of $171.99 and a 12-month high of $320.95. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $249.71 and its 200 day moving average is $227.57. The company has a market capitalization of $22.44 billion, a PE ratio of 13.49, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.73.

More First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen was reported to have a Buy view on First Solar, which may have supported bullish sentiment around the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: First Solar was highlighted as rising while the broader market dipped, suggesting relative strength and investor demand for the solar name. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary across the sector was described as mixed, which adds some uncertainty but does not appear to have changed the core investment case by itself. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms are promoting a securities class action tied to First Solar, with lead-plaintiff deadlines and allegations of investor losses, which can weigh on sentiment and raise legal overhang concerns. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The newly filed class action and related shareholder notices add legal risk and could pressure the stock if investors focus on potential damages and management scrutiny. Article Title

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Susquehanna raised their price target on shares of First Solar from $250.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating and set a $207.00 price objective on shares of First Solar in a research report on Tuesday. Freedom Capital upgraded First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Mizuho boosted their target price on First Solar from $243.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Zacks Research raised First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, First Solar currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $257.10.

Insider Activity at First Solar

In related news, CEO Mark R. Widmar sold 9,926 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.21, for a total transaction of $2,314,842.46. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 95,148 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,189,465.08. The trade was a 9.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Georges Antoun sold 566 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.63, for a total transaction of $122,046.58. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 19,918 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,294,918.34. The trade was a 2.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 31,893 shares of company stock valued at $7,893,775 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.39% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of FSLR. Compound Planning Inc. grew its stake in First Solar by 20.3% in the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 1,190 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $311,000 after purchasing an additional 201 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 28.2% in the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 18,609 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $4,861,000 after buying an additional 4,096 shares during the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its position in First Solar by 17.9% during the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 25,522 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,667,000 after buying an additional 3,866 shares during the period. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $785,000. Finally, Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $411,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

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.