Jason Dymbort Sells 3,700 Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) General Counsel Jason Dymbort sold 3,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $249.38, for a total transaction of $922,706.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 5,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,402,513.12. The trade was a 39.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

First Solar Price Performance

FSLR stock opened at $223.69 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $24.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.79, a P/E/G ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.75. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $234.67 and a 200 day simple moving average of $224.87. First Solar, Inc. has a 1 year low of $176.47 and a 1 year high of $320.95.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $1.02. First Solar had a net margin of 32.47% and a return on equity of 18.02%. The firm had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.18 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

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

First Solar News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: New U.S. solar trade measures, including a $0.38-per-watt minimum import price and a 15% duty on certain polysilicon imports, could increase costs for overseas-dependent competitors. UBS and BNP Paribas said the changes may strengthen First Solar’s competitive position in the domestic market. The Tariff That Helps First Solar And Hurts Everyone Else
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird upgraded First Solar to Outperform from Neutral and assigned a $318 price target. The upgrade reportedly reflects greater visibility following a Section 232 tariff decision, which could enable customer bookings to resume. First Solar analyst upgrade information
• Neutral Sentiment: First Solar General Counsel Jason Dymbort sold 3,700 shares for approximately $923,000, reducing his direct holdings by nearly 40%. The transaction was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, limiting its value as a signal about management’s current outlook. Jason Dymbort First Solar insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized a securities class action against First Solar and certain officers. The allegations concern statements about tariff conditions, market positioning and the company’s outlook during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. Notices reference a major stock decline and reduced 2026 guidance; the claims have not been proven. Investors seeking lead-plaintiff status face an August 24, 2026 deadline. Pomerantz First Solar class action filing

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently commented on FSLR shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $245.00 to $272.00 in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of First Solar in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Jefferies Financial Group set a $196.00 target price on shares of First Solar in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Truist Financial restated a “hold” rating and issued a $229.00 price target (down from $249.00) on shares of First Solar in a research report on Friday, July 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $261.79.

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.