Patrick James Buehler Sells 1,361 Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Patrick James Buehler sold 1,361 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $266,660.73. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,863 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,148,737.59. This represents a 18.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

First Solar Stock Down 1.2%

FSLR stock traded down $2.33 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $197.53. The stock had a trading volume of 1,693,410 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,886,946. The company has a market capitalization of $21.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.90, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65. First Solar, Inc. has a 1-year low of $116.56 and a 1-year high of $285.99. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $238.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $236.83.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a net margin of 29.28% and a return on equity of 17.32%. 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 business earned $3.65 EPS. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in First Solar in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in First Solar in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of First Solar by 117.0% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. 92.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on FSLR. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of First Solar from $326.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Glj Research upped their target price on shares of First Solar from $214.06 to $314.43 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on First Solar from $286.00 to $303.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Bank of America lowered their target price on First Solar from $291.00 to $271.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $254.33.

Key Headlines Impacting First Solar

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus cut its price target from $300 to $250 but kept a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside remains versus current levels. Argus adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its target to $230 (still “overweight”), reflecting a more cautious recovery outlook but continued buy-side view. Morgan Stanley cuts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays also lowered its target to $228 while maintaining an “overweight” rating — another signal that analysts expect upside but see nearer-term headwinds. Barclays lowers price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest updates show zero/NaN values in published feeds (likely a data-error); nothing reliable to indicate a true surge in short activity. Investors should treat those figures with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights FSLR’s Q4 earnings miss and weak 2026 sales guidance as the proximate cause of the selloff; the stock plunged after those results. ETFs in Focus post earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz LLP investor‑alert says it is investigating claims on behalf of First Solar investors, introducing legal and reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Pomerantz investor alert
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary points to structural risks (e.g., subsidy dependence, margin pressures) and a “two‑billion dollar” vulnerability that could amplify downside if market conditions or policy support weaken. First Solar’s $2 billion problem
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch noted the stock underperformed peers despite recent intraday gains — a reminder that sector rotation and earnings surprises are driving relative moves. MarketWatch note

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.