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First Solar (FSLR)
Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 67
- Momentum Score: 12
- True Yield: N/A
- Financial Health Score: 100
Latest Research & News
Can the Blue Wave Save Renewable Energy Stocks?
Renewable energy stocks experienced a surge following the November 3 election results, but gave back gains the next day. The article analyzes the performance of major renewable energy companies and discusses what investors should realistically expect from this sector going forward, with Jason Hall highlighting Brookfield Renewable as a top pick.
11/08/2026, 10:50 AM • The Motley Fool
The article compares two energy ETFs with different strategies: Alerian MLP ETF focuses on traditional energy infrastructure with a concentrated portfolio and high 7.6% yield, while iShares Global Clean Energy ETF offers broader diversification across 100+ renewable energy companies with lower costs. The author recommends Alerian as the better long-term investment due to energy security concerns, reliable infrastructure, and strong distributions, though clean energy remains a growth opportunity despite profitability challenges.
11/02/2026, 3:00 PM • The Motley Fool
First Solar: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
First Solar reported Q3 2026 net sales of $1.2 billion and announced strategic shifts toward project-specific contracts with higher pricing. The company benefits from federal trade protections favoring domestic manufacturers over Chinese competitors, maintains a 44-gigawatt backlog through 2030, and is prepared to shut down underperforming facilities like its Malaysia plant if economic targets aren't met. Management is investing in next-generation perovskite technology while maintaining capital discipline.
11/01/2026, 10:41 PM • The Motley Fool
Better Clean Energy ETF: VanEck's Nuclear-Focused NLR vs. the iShares ICLN Targeting Renewables
VanEck's NLR nuclear-focused ETF offers higher dividend yield (3.1%) but underperformed significantly with a 21.8% loss over the past year, while iShares' ICLN renewable energy ETF gained 11.0% with lower costs (0.38% expense ratio). The choice between them depends on investor priorities: NLR provides concentrated nuclear exposure but faces regulatory and interest rate risks, while ICLN offers broader diversification across 105 holdings in solar, wind, and clean energy equipment.
10/14/2026, 9:23 PM • The Motley Fool
The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) represent opposite ends of the energy spectrum. VDE focuses on traditional U.S. oil and gas giants with a 46.8% one-year return, lower expense ratio (0.09%), higher dividend yield (2.3%), and greater stability. ICLN targets international renewable energy with higher growth potential but experienced a 57.2% maximum drawdown and declining performance in 2026 due to unfavorable Trump Administration policies toward renewables.
09/23/2026, 3:22 PM • The Motley Fool
Vanguard's VDE energy ETF significantly outperforms Invesco's TAN solar ETF with a 46.8% one-year return versus 6.7%, while offering lower fees (0.09% vs 0.7%), higher dividend yield (2.3%), and lower volatility. VDE is recommended for long-term investors seeking broad energy exposure, while TAN appeals to those betting on renewable energy growth driven by AI demand for clean electricity.
09/22/2026, 3:31 PM • The Motley Fool
Better Clean Energy ETF: Broad Exposure Through iShares' ICLN vs. Invesco's Solar-Focused TAN
The article compares two clean energy ETFs: iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) and Invesco Solar ETF (TAN). ICLN offers broader diversification across 105 companies with a lower expense ratio (0.38% vs 0.7%), lower volatility (beta 1.09 vs 1.40), and includes a dividend yield. TAN provides concentrated solar-only exposure with 36 holdings. The analysis recommends ICLN for most investors seeking diversification and cost efficiency, while TAN suits those specifically targeting the solar sector.
09/14/2026, 4:11 PM • The Motley Fool
Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating First Solar for potential breach of fiduciary duties, alleging the company made false statements about its capacity to manage U.S. tariff impacts and understated negative effects from production facility underutilization in Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as U.S. relocation efforts on 2026 fiscal year performance.
08/25/2026, 2:59 PM • GlobeNewswire
Which Is the Better Energy ETF: State Street's Fossil Fuel XOP or iShares' Clean Energy ICLN?
The article compares two energy ETFs with opposite strategies: XOP focuses on traditional fossil fuel producers with lower expenses (0.35%) and higher dividend yield (1.8%), while ICLN targets clean energy with 105 holdings and ESG screening. Over 5 years, XOP significantly outperformed ICLN ($2,517 vs $868 on $1,000 invested), though ICLN has rebounded recently as clean energy valuations normalized. XOP is recommended for income-focused investors seeking proven returns, while ICLN suits those betting on long-term energy transition.
08/15/2026, 7:23 PM • The Motley Fool
Class action lawsuits have been filed against four publicly-traded companies for alleged securities fraud. Futu Holdings faces allegations of non-compliance with Chinese regulatory requirements, First Solar allegedly overstated its ability to manage tariff impacts, Black Rock Coffee Bar allegedly misrepresented its expansion strategy and cannibalization effects, and ADMA Biologics allegedly engaged in undisclosed related party transactions and channel stuffing. Investors have until mid-to-late August 2026 to file lead plaintiff motions.
08/06/2026, 9:50 AM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm has filed class action lawsuits against Pentair plc, First Solar, Inc., and Erasca, Inc. on behalf of investors who suffered losses. The Pentair lawsuit alleges the company made false statements about its business while concealing significant inventory destocking in the Pool channel that adversely affected sales and operating income. Investors with losses exceeding $100,000 are encouraged to join the class actions before upcoming deadlines.
08/05/2026, 5:28 PM • GlobeNewswire
FSLR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead First Solar, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law
A class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) for alleged securities violations. The company is accused of making false and misleading statements regarding its ability to mitigate tariff impacts and shift operations from Malaysia and Vietnam to the United States. The class period runs from February 26, 2025 to February 24, 2026, with a deadline of August 24, 2026 for investors to participate.
08/03/2026, 10:50 AM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm is notifying investors in First Solar, PicS N.V., and Erasca of upcoming lead plaintiff deadlines in securities class action lawsuits. First Solar faces allegations of making false statements regarding tariff policy management and production facility impacts. The firm is encouraging investors who purchased securities during specified class periods to seek legal counsel.
08/02/2026, 4:49 PM • GlobeNewswire
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements regarding its capacity to manage U.S. tariff policy impacts and overstating projected performance. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 24, 2026. Investors who purchased FSLR securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026 may be eligible for compensation.
07/30/2026, 4:41 PM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Futu Holdings Limited, First Solar, Inc., and PicS N.V., encouraging investors who purchased securities during specified class periods to join the litigation. The firm is seeking lead plaintiffs with an August 25, 2026 deadline for Futu and August 4, 2026 deadline for PicS.
07/27/2026, 10:18 PM • GlobeNewswire
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Company Profile
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.
Key Executives
- Mark R. Widmar
- Georges J. Antoun
- Alexander R. Bradley
- Jason E. Dymbort
- Kuntal Kumar Verma
Current Ownership Distribution
- Institutions1.9B (78.15%)
- Mutual Funds512.1M (21.38%)
- Insiders11.3M (0.47%)
- Other0 (0.00%)