FSLR- First Solar, Inc.
Technology · Solar
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 31 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$274.81
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $207.04
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$187.21
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
N/A
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
6/10
75% score
Pays dividends
No dividend history found
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
Uninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
18.5%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
32.5%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
-3.7%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+23.3%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
1.88×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
2.52×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$440M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026
44
days
EPS (TTM)
$16.22
P/E (TTM)
12.8
Fwd P/E
8.9
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
This stock does not pay dividends.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. The company serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and other system owners and operators. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) stock trades at $207.04, down 0.95% on the day. With a market capitalization of $22.25 billion, FSLR is a large-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.8, a forward P/E of 8.9 and earnings per share (EPS) of $16.22. Over the most recent period the company reported a 4% year-over-year revenue decline and a net profit margin of 32.5%. Below you'll find FSLR's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
FSLR - Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) a good stock to buy in 2026?
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) shows strengths such as a strong 32% net margin and a 19% return on equity, while risks include declining revenue (-4%). Whether FSLR is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is FSLR's stock price today?
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) trades at $207.04, down 0.95% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does FSLR pay a dividend?
No. First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
Is FSLR overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 12.8×, FSLR trades at a relatively modest valuation for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.39 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is FSLR's market cap?
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has a market capitalization of $22.25 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector.
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