Zacks.com users have recently been watching First Solar (FSLR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
While the S&P 500 is down about 7% in the five days leading to morning trading on Apr. 8, 2025, solar energy leader First Solar Inc. NASDAQ: FSLR has climbed by roughly 4.5% during the same period.
First Solar's stock has been hit by recession fears and potential cuts to U.S. solar incentives, but climate change realities support long-term demand for clean energy. Oil and gas prices could soon rise again, making renewable energy sources like solar more competitive and desirable. The valuation story is becoming quite attractive, with the basic forward P/E ratio falling under 5x 2026 estimates.
First Solar shows comfortable valuation and financial growth but lacks share price momentum and faces downward earnings revisions. FSLR shows relative strength in a pressured industry, benefiting from a strong balance sheet and resilience against recent market corrections and tariff impacts. Despite potential threats from government policy changes and tariffs, FSLR remains fundamentally sound with a healthy pipeline and strong financials.
First Solar, Inc. is undervalued with a P/E ratio of 10.71 and EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.99, despite recent poor stock performance. The company boasts strong fundamentals, including a Gross Profit Margin of 44.17%, an EBITDA Margin of over 30%, and an ROE of 17.62%. Tariffs have minimal impact on FSLR, and the company benefits from reduced competition, making 96% of revenue in the US.
In the most recent trading session, First Solar (FSLR) closed at $129.82, indicating a +1.76% shift from the previous trading day.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching First Solar (FSLR) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Investors interested in FSLR should wait for a better entry point, considering the stock's premium valuation and a downward revision in its near-term earnings estimates.
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has tanked nearly 60% in less than a year, much of which has been related to Trump's return to the White House. Investors have been concerned that President Donald Trump will pause funding for clean energy initiatives under the previous government's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Corinne Blanchard, Deutsche Bank clean tech analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss her bull case for First Solar.
First Solar benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act but faces headwinds from potential Trump policies and China's export controls, impacting stock sentiment. Despite strong revenue growth and a healthy balance sheet, FSLR reported a mixed 4Q FY2024, missing earnings estimates due to warranty costs from Series 7 shipments. While a potential cut to 45X tax credits would largely impact cash flow, I believe earnings will not be significantly affected in the near term.
First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $128.46, moving -0.68% from the previous trading session.