First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) CAO Nathan Theurer Sells 92 Shares

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CAO Nathan Theurer sold 92 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.95, for a total value of $18,119.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.

First Solar Price Performance

NASDAQ FSLR traded down $2.54 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $189.26. The company had a trading volume of 694,534 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,648,111. The company has a market capitalization of $20.31 billion, a PE ratio of 13.32, a P/E/G ratio of 0.32 and a beta of 1.65. First Solar, Inc. has a twelve month low of $116.56 and a twelve month 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 50-day moving average price of $235.70 and a 200-day moving average price of $236.24.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The company had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Mengis Capital Management Inc. grew its position in First Solar by 26.1% in the 4th quarter. Mengis Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,243 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,892,000 after purchasing an additional 1,500 shares during the period. OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at $2,952,000. Employees Provident Fund Board acquired a new position in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,531,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $107,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on FSLR shares. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of First Solar from $258.00 to $236.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Argus dropped their target price on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Freedom Capital downgraded First Solar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on First Solar from $330.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on First Solar from $285.00 to $255.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $249.65.

First Solar News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. manufacturing expansion: First Solar commissioned a new factory in Louisiana and plans additional capacity in South Carolina, supporting longer‑term demand, domestic supply‑chain positioning and revenue visibility. First Solar Expands US Manufacturing Footprint
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated options activity and trending/retail coverage can amplify intraday volatility but do not alter fundamentals; expect bigger swings around news. Behind the Scenes of First Solar’s Latest Options Trends
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 guidance disappointed analysts, prompting downgrades and the main wave of weakness—investors are repricing near‑term earnings and margin expectations. 2026 Guidance Disappoints, Triggers Downgrades
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple broker price‑target cuts (examples: Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Evercore, Argus) reduce analyst upside and pressure sentiment. Analyst Price Target Moves
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CTO Markus Gloeckler, CAO Nathan Theurer and other insiders (including Kuntal Kumar Verma) disclosed stock sales on March 4, which can be interpreted negatively by some investors even if for routine reasons. CTO Insider Sale SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investor investigation into First Solar, raising legal/financial risk that could magnify near‑term caution. Pomerantz Investigates First Solar
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) emphasizing the weak quarter can reinforce trader caution and amplify selling momentum. Jim Cramer on First Solar

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.