First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Insider Patrick James Buehler Sells 1,361 Shares

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) insider Patrick James Buehler sold 1,361 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total value of $266,660.73. Following the sale, the insider owned 5,863 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,148,737.59. This trade represents a 18.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

First Solar Stock Performance

NASDAQ FSLR opened at $197.53 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. First Solar, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $116.56 and a fifty-two week high of $285.99. The business has a fifty day moving average of $238.81 and a 200-day moving average of $236.83. The stock has a market cap of $21.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $4.84 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.22 by ($0.38). First Solar had a net margin of 29.28% and a return on equity of 17.32%. The company had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $3.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on FSLR. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on shares of First Solar from $258.00 to $236.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Bank of America cut their price target on First Solar from $291.00 to $271.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. DZ Bank raised First Solar to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Freedom Capital cut First Solar from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price objective on First Solar from $330.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $254.33.

Key First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus cut its price target from $300 to $250 but kept a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside remains versus current levels. Argus adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley trimmed its target to $230 (still “overweight”), reflecting a more cautious recovery outlook but continued buy-side view. Morgan Stanley cuts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays also lowered its target to $228 while maintaining an “overweight” rating — another signal that analysts expect upside but see nearer-term headwinds. Barclays lowers price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest updates show zero/NaN values in published feeds (likely a data-error); nothing reliable to indicate a true surge in short activity. Investors should treat those figures with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights FSLR’s Q4 earnings miss and weak 2026 sales guidance as the proximate cause of the selloff; the stock plunged after those results. ETFs in Focus post earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: A Pomerantz LLP investor‑alert says it is investigating claims on behalf of First Solar investors, introducing legal and reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Pomerantz investor alert
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary points to structural risks (e.g., subsidy dependence, margin pressures) and a “two‑billion dollar” vulnerability that could amplify downside if market conditions or policy support weaken. First Solar’s $2 billion problem
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch noted the stock underperformed peers despite recent intraday gains — a reminder that sector rotation and earnings surprises are driving relative moves. MarketWatch note

Institutional Trading of First Solar

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. 92.08% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.