First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Given New $280.00 Price Target at Susquehanna

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) had its price objective cut by research analysts at Susquehanna from $292.00 to $280.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “positive” rating on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock. Susquehanna’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 15.13% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their price target for the company from $269.00 to $260.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on shares of First Solar from $286.00 to $303.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Wolfe Research lifted their target price on shares of First Solar from $232.00 to $247.00 in a report on Friday, October 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of First Solar from $244.00 to $258.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $275.00 price target on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, October 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $270.31.

First Solar Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of First Solar stock opened at $243.21 on Wednesday. First Solar has a 1 year low of $116.56 and a 1 year high of $285.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.91, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The company has a market cap of $26.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.60. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $245.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $236.31.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 16.61% and a net margin of 27.73%.The business had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.65 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that First Solar will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of First Solar

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of FSLR. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new position in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in 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 period. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

First Solar News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Needham raised its price target to $303 and kept a buy rating, signaling continued bullish conviction from some analysts despite recent weakness. Needham raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: First Solar signed a patent licensing agreement with Oxford PV for U.S. markets, strengthening its technology/IP access and potential product roadmap. Patent licensing with Oxford PV
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. preliminary duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos could indirectly benefit domestic module manufacturers like First Solar by protecting U.S. pricing and market share. U.S. tariff decision
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue of $1.68B beat Street estimates (up ~11% YoY), but EPS of $4.84 missed consensus — the top‑line strength helps the growth story while the EPS miss raises short‑term execution questions. Q4 results summary
• Negative Sentiment: The company issued 2026 revenue guidance ($4.9B–$5.2B midpoint) materially below analyst consensus (~$6.2B), citing pricing pressure and tariff-related dynamics; that guidance triggered a large after‑hours/premarket selloff and is the primary driver of recent downward pressure. Downbeat 2026 guidance / Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Several outlets and analysts flagged the earnings/guidance miss; some firms trimmed price targets or reiterated neutral stances (e.g., Robert W. Baird kept neutral and cut its PT), increasing near‑term downside risk from analyst revisions. Analyst actions and coverage

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.