Samantha Sloan Sells 127 Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) EVP Samantha Sloan sold 127 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.95, for a total value of $28,314.65. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 2,018 shares in the company, valued at approximately $449,913.10. This trade represents a 5.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

First Solar Stock Up 1.1%

FSLR opened at $222.40 on Thursday. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $182.99 and a 12-month high of $320.95. The stock has a market cap of $23.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.71, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.75. The business has a 50 day moving average of $231.07 and a 200-day moving average of $224.41.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $1.02. First Solar had a return on equity of 18.02% and a net margin of 32.47%.The business had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.06 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.18 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Key First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: A valuation analysis estimated that FSLR may be about 30% undervalued based on a discounted-cash-flow assessment. The article also said the recently reported 15% tariff on polysilicon imports could support domestic pricing and First Solar’s cash flow, potentially benefiting its U.S.-focused manufacturing strategy. First Solar Stock Could Be 30% Undervalued
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage continues to highlight First Solar’s strong operating performance. The company’s latest quarterly EPS of $3.92 exceeded the $2.90 consensus estimate, and its substantial contracted backlog provides visibility into future demand. Analysts tracked by MarketBeat maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $264.44, above the referenced trading level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Solar-industry outlooks remain mixed: demand is strong, but shifting U.S. policy, tariffs and import rules could affect module pricing, customer decisions and First Solar’s earnings outlook. These policy changes may help domestic production while also increasing uncertainty. Solar Stocks to Watch as Policy Shifts Reshape the Industry
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms are publicizing a securities class-action lawsuit against First Solar and certain officers. The complaint alleges misleading statements concerning tariffs and production utilization during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. The August 24 lead-plaintiff deadline is generating repeated headlines and adds legal, reputational and potential financial risk. The allegations have not been proven. Pomerantz Announces First Solar Class Action
• Neutral Sentiment: An executive sold 127 shares to cover tax withholding related to vested equity awards. Because the transaction was small and tax-related, it is unlikely to materially affect the investment thesis.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Argus raised their price objective on shares of First Solar from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Evercore restated a “positive” rating and set a $218.00 price objective on shares of First Solar in a report on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on First Solar from $300.00 to $310.00 in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on First Solar from $294.00 to $297.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.44.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of FSLR. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.