First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Given New $255.00 Price Target at Wells Fargo & Company

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) had its price target reduced by Wells Fargo & Company from $285.00 to $255.00 in a research report report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on FSLR. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on shares of First Solar from $292.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $279.00 price objective on shares of First Solar in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Raymond James Financial started coverage on First Solar in a research report on Monday, January 12th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Mizuho dropped their target price on First Solar from $326.00 to $271.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $300.00 price target on First Solar in a report on Friday, October 31st. Twenty-one analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, First Solar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $257.91.

First Solar Trading Down 4.8%

FSLR stock opened at $200.10 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $243.33 and a 200 day moving average price of $235.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 1.55. First Solar has a fifty-two week low of $116.56 and a fifty-two week high of $285.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.08, a P/E/G ratio of 0.27 and a beta of 1.60.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.65 EPS. First Solar’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that First Solar will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the 4th 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 during the period. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in First Solar during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

First Solar News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company delivered record 2025 profit and beat revenue for the quarter, showing solid underlying demand and profitability that supports a longer-term growth story. First Solar Sees Record 2025 Profit
• Positive Sentiment: Many firms kept Buy/Overweight ratings despite cutting targets, signaling continued analyst confidence in First Solar’s long-term positioning (onshoring, Series 6 capacity ramps). Goldman Sachs Adjusts First Solar Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context: First Solar is increasing capacity as solar demand grows, which could support future revenue if demand/contracting recovers (comparison coverage vs. peers such as Enphase). First Solar vs. Enphase Energy
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some see this pullback as a buying opportunity if policy/tariff risks abate, while others remain cautious; investor views differ on timing. Seeking Alpha: Buy This Weakness
• Negative Sentiment: Management issued 2026 net sales guidance materially below Street expectations (guidance ~ $4.9B–$5.2B), which is the primary driver of today’s selloff. What’s Going On With First Solar Stock Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus (reported $4.84 vs. est. $5.22), reinforcing near-term concerns about profitability and demand visibility despite revenue beat. Q4 Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokerages lowered price targets and a few cut ratings as tariff/policy uncertainty and near-term backlog declines weigh on visibility — amplifying selling pressure. JPMorgan Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Investor legal/activism risk flagged: Pomerantz announced an investigation into First Solar investor claims, which can add short-term uncertainty and news-driven volatility. Pomerantz Investor Alert

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.