First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) CEO Mark Widmar Sells 7,738 Shares

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) CEO Mark Widmar sold 7,738 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $1,516,106.34. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 91,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,983,826.91. This trade represents a 7.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

First Solar Stock Down 1.2%

FSLR stock traded down $2.33 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $197.53. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,693,410 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,886,946. The company has a market cap of $21.20 billion, a PE ratio of 13.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65. First Solar, Inc. has a 12 month low of $116.56 and a 12 month high of $285.99. 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 firm’s 50-day moving average is $238.81 and its 200-day moving average is $236.83.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its earnings results 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 return on equity of 17.32% and a net margin of 29.28%.The business had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that First Solar, Inc. will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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 Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Employees Provident Fund Board bought a new position in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,531,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $107,000. Reflection Asset Management bought a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Banque Transatlantique SA raised its position in shares of First Solar by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. Banque Transatlantique SA now owns 2,500 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $654,000 after purchasing an additional 2,250 shares during the period. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at $662,000. Institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on FSLR shares. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on shares of First Solar from $292.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on First Solar from $286.00 to $303.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen lowered First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Argus reduced their price objective on First Solar from $300.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $205.00 target price (down from $264.00) on shares of First Solar in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $254.33.

First Solar Company Profile

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.