Brokerages Set First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price Target at $256.41

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the thirty-four analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, twelve have given a hold recommendation, nineteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $256.4076.

A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $245.00 to $272.00 in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $243.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Zacks Research upgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on First Solar from $252.00 to $237.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Argus increased their price target on First Solar from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th.

First Solar Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ FSLR opened at $211.99 on Friday. First Solar has a fifty-two week low of $171.86 and a fifty-two week high of $320.95. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $251.23 and its 200 day simple moving average is $228.75. 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 stock has a market cap of $22.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.69, a P/E/G ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.73.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.87 by $0.35. The business had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.03 billion. First Solar had a net margin of 30.73% and a return on equity of 18.01%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 23.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.95 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that First Solar will post 17.54 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CTO Markus Gloeckler sold 420 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.63, for a total value of $90,564.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer owned 10,896 shares in the company, valued at $2,349,504.48. This represents a 3.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, General Counsel Jason E. Dymbort sold 409 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.63, for a total value of $88,192.67. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 10,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,244,492.67. This represents a 3.78% decrease in their position. 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. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 31,893 shares of company stock worth $7,893,775. 0.39% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of FSLR. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings 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 buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

First Solar News Summary

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.

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.