FSLR stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering First Solar, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $271.87 — +19.9% versus the last price of $226.77. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
FSLR historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in FSLR.
FSLR annual returns by year
Congress trading in FSLR
6 members of Congress have disclosed trading FSLR — 17 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $264,501. Most recent disclosure: Feb 1, 2024.
See who in Congress traded FSLR →Insider activity in FSLR
FSLR's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 39 sales ($10.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 11, 2026.
| Aug 11, 2026 | Dymbort Jason E. | General Counsel and Secretary | Sell | $922,706 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Gloeckler Markus | Chief Technology Officer | Sell | $205,592 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Gloeckler Markus | Chief Technology Officer | Sell | $177,600 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Gloeckler Markus | Chief Technology Officer | Sell | $572,302 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Koralewski Michael | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Sell | $763,070 |
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. The company serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and other system owners and operators. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
FSLR Key Statistics
FSLR in plain English
- P/E ratio (23.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of FSLR's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (18.51%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (32.46%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend — FSLR doesn't pay a meaningful dividend; the return here comes from the share price, not cash payouts.
FSLR stock: frequently asked questions
What is First Solar, Inc.'s stock price today?
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) last traded at $226.77 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $176.47 and $320.95.
Is FSLR stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on FSLR is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $271.87 — about +19.9% versus the current price of $226.77. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in FSLR 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $5,996 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 500%, or 19.6% per year.
Does FSLR pay a dividend?
No — First Solar, Inc. does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. Returns for shareholders come from changes in the share price.
What is FSLR's P/E ratio?
FSLR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.1, and 9.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade FSLR stock?
Yes — 6 members of Congress have disclosed trades in FSLR under the STOCK Act, totaling 17 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $264,501.
What is First Solar, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
First Solar, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol FSLR on the NASDAQ.
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