First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) CTO Markus Gloeckler Sells 1,325 Shares of Stock

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CTO Markus Gloeckler sold 1,325 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $190.36, for a total value of $252,227.00. Following the sale, the chief technology officer owned 9,862 shares in the company, valued at $1,877,330.32. This trade represents a 11.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

Markus Gloeckler also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, March 4th, Markus Gloeckler sold 3,640 shares of First Solar stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $196.95, for a total value of $716,898.00.
• On Tuesday, March 3rd, Markus Gloeckler sold 3,425 shares of First Solar stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $671,060.25.

First Solar Trading Up 1.2%

FSLR stock opened at $197.80 on Wednesday. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $116.56 and a 12-month high of $285.99. The business’s 50-day moving average is $231.30 and its 200 day moving average is $236.41. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. The stock has a market cap of $21.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.92, a PEG ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.65.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.65 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about First Solar

Here are the key news stories impacting First Solar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays reiterated an Overweight rating (keeps confidence in demand and growth outlook) though it trimmed its price target to $228 from $279 — the call provides analyst support for the stock. Barclays coverage
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat/other coverage highlights First Solar as a durable clean‑energy/megatrend play (domestic manufacturing, CdTe tech, large utility backlog) — a reminder of structural demand that supports longer‑term upside. MarketBeat megatrends article
• Neutral Sentiment: News commentary notes FSLR has underperformed some energy peers so far in 2026; this is market context rather than company‑specific news and may influence sentiment but not fundamentals. 24/7 Wall St. piece
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold shares on March 9, including CEO Mark Widmar (5,537 shares, ~$1.05M at ~$190.36). The breadth of sales by senior executives (CFO, CTO, GC, EVP, CAO and others) can be perceived negatively by investors as reduced insider exposure or opportunistic monetization; see CEO filing for details. SEC Form 4 (CEO Widmar)
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP issued an investor alert saying it is investigating claims on behalf of First Solar investors — potential litigation or regulatory scrutiny increases uncertainty and is typically viewed as a near‑term headwind. GlobeNewswire / Pomerantz alert

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on FSLR. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and set a $205.00 price target on shares of First Solar in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. DZ Bank raised shares of First Solar to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Glj Research cut First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $314.43 to $207.82 in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Guggenheim increased their price target on First Solar from $289.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on First Solar in a report on Monday, January 12th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $249.65.

Institutional Trading of First Solar

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in First Solar by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,287 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $504,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the period. Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of First Solar by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Apollon Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,606 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $942,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of First Solar by 18.2% in the 4th quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 292 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. FIL Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 6.9% in the 4th quarter. FIL Ltd now owns 708 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $185,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC lifted its holdings in shares of First Solar by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,879 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $414,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. 92.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About First Solar

First Solar, Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) is a United States–based solar technology company best known for designing and manufacturing thin‑film photovoltaic (PV) modules that use cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology. The company supplies PV modules and delivers integrated solar power solutions for utility‑scale projects, positioning itself as a provider of both components and complete solar energy systems rather than solely a parts supplier. First Solar was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Beyond module manufacturing, First Solar offers a range of project services including development support, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar installations.