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FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
$253.16
-9.03
(-3.44%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 27.203B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 53.757M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Energy | |||||
| Industry: | Solar | |||||
| CEO: | Mark R. Widmar | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 8100 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.firstsolar.com |
First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company’s primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,318,602 | 4,206,289 | 5,219,376 |
| Gross Profit | 1,300,679 | 1,857,864 | 2,120,705 |
| EBITDA | 1,212,249 | 1,868,706 | 2,212,741 |
| Operating Income | 857,266 | 1,394,420 | 1,683,525 |
| Net Income | 830,777 | 1,292,044 | 1,528,229 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 10,365,132 | 12,124,361 | 13,321,310 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,677,663 | 4,146,784 | 3,783,317 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 6,687,469 | 7,977,577 | 9,537,993 |
| Total Debt | 624,389 | 718,802 | 498,572 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,946,994 | 1,621,376 | 2,803,514 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 602,260 | 1,217,999 | 2,057,105 |
| Capital Expenditure | -1,386,775 | -1,526,076 | -869,875 |
| Free Cash Flow | -784,515 | -308,077 | 1,187,230 |
| Net Income | 830,777 | 1,292,044 | 1,528,229 |
| Net Change in Cash | 471,607 | -326,846 | 1,175,808 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 6,657,248.845 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 7,354,446.116 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 6,971,002.750 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 2,174,967.088 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,402,746.033 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 2,277,472.557 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 2,737,054.332 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 3,115,037.212 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 2,907,155.285 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 352,162.457 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 389,043.563 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 368,759.755 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 27.030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 28.970 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 25.450 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 11 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 10 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Growth and Profitability: First Solar has demonstrated significant revenue growth, increasing from $3.32 billion in 2023 to $4.21 billion in 2024, a year-over-year increase of approximately 26.7%. Net income also surged from $830.8 million to $1.29 billion over the same period, reflecting strong operational efficiency with a net profit margin of 29.7% in 2024. This performance aligns with capacity expansion and strong demand noted in recent news.
- U.S. Market Dominance and Geopolitical Positioning: The company generates a substantial portion of its revenue ($3.90 billion in 2024) from the United States, benefiting from a vertically integrated model and tariff protections. Seeking Alpha highlights FSLR’s strategic importance in domestic energy security, enhancing its resilience and long-term growth potential.
- Solid Balance Sheet: First Solar maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.077 in 2024, indicating minimal financial leverage and a strong capital structure. Total assets grew to $12.12 billion in 2024 from $10.37 billion in 2023, supported by $1.62 billion in cash and cash equivalents, providing liquidity for future investments.
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| Open: | 258.83 | Previous Close: | 262.19 | |
| Day Low: | 252.39 | Day High: | 259.85 | |
| Year Low: | 135.5 | Year High: | 320.95 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 225.79 | Price Avg 200: | 230.65 | |
| Volume: | 500641 | Average Volume: | 2.342M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for First Solar, also known by its ticker FSLR. If you’re a long-term investor looking to dive into the renewable energy space, you’ve likely got your eye on this player. Today, we’re breaking down First Solar’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to help you gauge whether this stock fits into your wealth-building strategy. Let’s get right into it with a quick overview of who they are and what’s been happening with them lately, before we…
