First Solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions, which use its advanced module and system technology. The company's integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life module recycling, First Solar's renewable energy solutions protect and enhance the environment.

Company profile
Ticker
FSLR
Exchange
Website
CEO
Mark Widmar
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Industry (SIC)
Former names
FIRST SOLAR HOLDINGS LLC
SEC CIK
Corporate docs
Subsidiaries
First Solar Development, LLC • First Solar FE Holdings Pte. Ltd. • First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. • First Solar Holdings GmbH • First Solar Manufacturing GmbH • First Solar GmbH • First Solar Vietnam Holdings Pte. Ltd. • First Solar Vietnam Manufacturing Co Ltd • First Solar Power India Private Limited • FS India Solar Ventures Private Limited ...
IRS number
204623678
FSLR stock data
Analyst ratings and price targets
Latest filings (excl ownership)
SD
Conflict minerals disclosure
23 May 23
8-K
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
10 May 23
10-Q
2023 Q1
Quarterly report
27 Apr 23
8-K
First Solar, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
27 Apr 23
ARS
2022 FY
Annual report to shareholders
31 Mar 23
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
30 Mar 23
DEF 14A
Definitive proxy
30 Mar 23
8-K
First Solar, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and 2023 Guidance
28 Feb 23
10-K
2022 FY
Annual report
28 Feb 23
10-Q
2022 Q3
Quarterly report
27 Oct 22
Transcripts
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q4
28 Feb 23
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
28 Oct 22
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
29 Jul 22
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
29 Apr 22
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
2 Mar 22
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q3
5 Nov 21
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q2
30 Jul 21
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q1
30 Apr 21
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q4
26 Feb 21
FSLR
Earnings call transcript
2020 Q3
27 Oct 20
Latest ownership filings
4
Michael T Sweeney
22 May 23
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
22 May 23
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
19 May 23
4
WILLIAM J POST
17 May 23
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
16 May 23
4
PAUL H STEBBINS
15 May 23
4
Michael J Ahearn
3 Apr 23
4
Richard D Chapman
3 Apr 23
4
Anita M. George
3 Apr 23
4
George A Hambro
3 Apr 23
Financial summary
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Cash burn rate (est.) | Burn method: Change in cash | Burn method: Operating income | Burn method: FCF (opex + capex) | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q |
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Cash on hand (at last report) | 922.82 mm | 922.82 mm | 922.82 mm | 922.82 mm | 922.82 mm | 922.82 mm |
Cash burn (monthly) | 190.21 mm | 34.35 mm | (no burn) | (no burn) | 11.53 mm | (no burn) |
Cash used (since last report) | 420.42 mm | 75.92 mm | n/a | n/a | 25.49 mm | n/a |
Cash remaining | 502.39 mm | 846.90 mm | n/a | n/a | 897.33 mm | n/a |
Runway (months of cash) | 2.6 | 24.7 | n/a | n/a | 77.8 | n/a |
Institutional ownership, Q1 2023
82.5% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 713 |
Opened positions | 705 |
Closed positions | 3 |
Increased positions | 1 |
Reduced positions | 1 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 18.28 tn |
Total shares | 88.12 mm |
Total puts | 13.06 mm |
Total calls | 10.59 mm |
Total put/call ratio | 1.2 |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
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BLK Blackrock | 13.66 mm | $2.97 tn |
Vanguard | 11.61 mm | $2.52 tn |
FMR | 4.79 mm | $1.04 tn |
STT State Street | 4.27 mm | $927.97 bn |
Ofi Invest Asset Management | 3.66 mm | $16.84 mm |
Capital Research Global Investors | 3.18 mm | $691.50 bn |
Wellington Management | 3.11 mm | $675.42 bn |
IVZ Invesco | 2.88 mm | $627.44 bn |
Geode Capital Management | 2.24 mm | $485.53 bn |
Schroder Investment Management | 1.99 mm | $432.42 bn |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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22 May 23 | Sweeney Michael T | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 205.14 | 7,000 | 1.44 mm | 19,647 |
16 May 23 | Post William J | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | Yes | No | 218.52 | 10,000 | 2.19 mm | 24,207 |
12 May 23 | Stebbins Paul H | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | Yes | No | 229.31 | 2,500 | 573.28 k | 28,772 |
31 Mar 23 | Norman L. Wright | Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 207 | 0.00 | 1,831 |
31 Mar 23 | Sweeney Michael T | Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 0 | 207 | 0.00 | 26,647 |
News
Analyst Shifts Stance On First Solar, Upgrades To Hold Amid ESG Push
2 Jun 23
The Latest Analyst Ratings for First Solar
1 Jun 23
Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For June 1, 2023
1 Jun 23
GLJ Research Upgrades First Solar to Hold, Announces $157.56 Price Target
1 Jun 23
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24 May 23
Press releases
Thinking about trading options or stock in First Solar, Boeing, General Electric, Uber, or Netflix?
12 May 23
First Solar Strengthens Global Technology Position in PV with Acquisition of Evolar, a Leading European Thin Film Company
12 May 23
Leeward Renewable Energy Announces 2-Year, 2 GW First Solar Order, Redoubling its Commitment to American Solar
27 Apr 23
First Solar, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
27 Apr 23
First Solar, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on April 27, 2023
10 Apr 23