First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Time To Buy First Solar Stock?
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has recorded a 9% year-to-date increase (May 13), considerably outperforming the S&P 500′s growth, drawing renewed attention from investors focused on renewable energy. Although the company's Q1 earnings did not meet expectations, reporting earnings per share of $1.95 compared to the expected $2.50, and revenue of $844.57 million relative to a forecast of $866.19 million, First Solar increased its gross margin to 41%, up from 37% in the previous quarter.
Stocks on the Move: FSLR, CRWV, OKLO
Investor confidence surged this week as two major uncertainties subsided. As a result, stocks in various sectors soared.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a Trending Stock
First Solar (FSLR) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
First Solar's Cloudy Future
First Solar (FSLR 1.35%) stock looks cheap on the surface, but the company relies on subsidies to make money. Travis Hoium puts numbers to these subsidies and shows why the company's demand is a big problem.
First Solar Goes Binary
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.
First Solar stock price drops after investors react to executive's tariff comments
First Solar saw its stock fall on Wednesday as investors reacted to the "significant challenges" that CEO Mark Widmar said President Donald Trump's tariffs presented to the solar module maker.
First Solar Misses on Q1 Earnings: Should You Hold or Sell the Stock?
First Solar Inc. FSLR ended first-quarter 2025 on a dismal note, with both its earnings and sales falling short of their respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. Its earnings also performed poorly on a year-over-year basis.
First Solar Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates, Lowers '25 Guidance
FSLR's first-quarter earnings miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22%. However, its top line increases 6.4% from the year-ago quarter.
First Solar Stock Dimmed on Disappointing Forecast
Renewable energy stock First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR) is down 9.7% at $123.90 at last glance, after the company posted a first-quarter earnings and revenue miss and lowered its annual sales and profit outlook.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Byron Jeffers - Head of Investor Relations Mark Widmar - Chief Executive Officer Alex Bradley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Philip Shen - ROTH Capital Partners Andrew Percoco - Morgan Stanley Kashy Harrison - Piper Sandler Brian Lee - Goldman Sachs Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Operator Good afternoon everyone and welcome to First Solar's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. This call is being webcast live on the Investors Section of First Solar's website at investor.firstsolar.com.
First Solar (FSLR) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
First Solar (FSLR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.95 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.50 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.20 per share a year ago.
Tariffs lead First Solar to slash its sales and profit outlook
The new, lowered guidance reflects “expected impact of the implementation of new tariffs,” the company said.
