First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 10.81x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for FSLR is at 1.47. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 19 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 13 rating it as “overweight,” 6 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for FSLR is 101.27M, and currently, shorts hold a 9.69% of that float. The average trading volume for FSLR on May 06, 2025 was 3.59M shares.
FSLR) stock’s latest price update
First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR)’s stock price has decreased by -2.59 compared to its previous closing price of 130.54. However, the company has seen a -9.64% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-05-05 that First Solar’s Q1 earnings call was the one of the most complex you’ll find, highlighting the tremendous uncertainty around the business. Key issues include the impact of fluctuating tariffs and their potential long-term effects on the U.S. solar industry’s supply chain, along with the future of the 45X tax credit. The core thesis still holds: First Solar is the unquestioned leader in its business, and genAI and other trends will require more solar capacity.
FSLR’s Market Performance
FSLR’s stock has fallen by -9.64% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -6.66% and a quarterly drop of -23.94%. The volatility ratio for the week is 5.25% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 6.71% for First Solar Inc The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -1.95% for FSLR stock, with a simple moving average of -31.18% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of FSLR
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for FSLR stocks, with TD Cowen repeating the rating for FSLR by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for FSLR in the upcoming period, according to TD Cowen is $200 based on the research report published on April 30, 2025 of the current year 2025.
KeyBanc Capital Markets gave a rating of “Underweight” to FSLR, setting the target price at $100 in the report published on April 30th of the current year.
FSLR Trading at -3.68% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought FSLR to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -58.55% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 6.71%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 5.25%, as shares sank -1.19% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -18.19% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, FSLR fell by -9.64%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -38.92% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $129.69. In addition, First Solar Inc saw -27.85% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at FSLR starting from Verma Kuntal Kumar, who sale 503 shares at the price of $127.83 back on Mar 18 ’25. After this action, Verma Kuntal Kumar now owns 4,695 shares of First Solar Inc, valued at $64,301 using the latest closing price.
ANTOUN GEORGES, the Chief Commercial Officer of First Solar Inc, sale 229 shares at $133.75 during a trade that took place back on Mar 17 ’25, which means that ANTOUN GEORGES is holding 52,836 shares at $30,629 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for FSLR
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.33 for the present operating margin
- 0.44 for the gross margin
The net margin for First Solar Inc stands at 0.3. The total capital return value is set at 0.14. Equity return is now at value 16.77, with 11.06 for asset returns.
Based on First Solar Inc (FSLR), the company’s capital structure generated 0.07 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.54. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.08. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 35.75.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.87 billion with net debt to EBITDA at -0.12. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 3.15. The receivables turnover for the company is 2.17for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.35. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.93.
Conclusion
In conclusion, First Solar Inc (FSLR) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
