First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) CFO Alexander Bradley Sells 3,194 Shares

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CFO Alexander Bradley sold 3,194 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $625,800.42. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 40,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,992,768.42. The trade was a 7.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

First Solar Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:FSLR opened at $197.53 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $238.81 and a two-hundred day moving average of $236.83. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $116.56 and a 12-month high of $285.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $21.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on First Solar from $320.00 to $253.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Glj Research increased their price target on shares of First Solar from $214.06 to $314.43 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Argus decreased their price objective on shares of First Solar from $300.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Guggenheim increased their target price on shares of First Solar from $289.00 to $312.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Twenty-one investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, First Solar presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $254.33.

First Solar News Roundup

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in First Solar during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

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.