First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price Target Lowered to $250.00 at Argus

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) had its price objective trimmed by Argus from $300.00 to $250.00 in a report published on Tuesday morning,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on FSLR. Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $205.00 target price (down from $264.00) on shares of First Solar in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Seaport Research Partners upped their price objective on First Solar from $217.00 to $305.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on First Solar from $286.00 to $303.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and issued a $205.00 target price on shares of First Solar in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Raymond James Financial started coverage on First Solar in a report on Monday, January 12th. They set a “market perform” rating for the company. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.33.

First Solar Stock Performance

Shares of First Solar stock opened at $197.53 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $238.81 and its 200 day moving average price is $236.83. The company has a market cap of $21.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.90, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a quick ratio of 2.35 and a current ratio of 2.67. First Solar has a one year low of $116.56 and a one year high of $285.99.

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CTO Markus Gloeckler sold 3,425 shares of First Solar stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total value of $671,060.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 11,677 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,287,874.61. The trade was a 22.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Kuntal Kumar Verma sold 3,426 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.93, for a total transaction of $671,256.18. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 8,334 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,632,880.62. The trade was a 29.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 27,515 shares of company stock valued at $5,389,095. 0.48% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new stake in First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in First Solar by 117.0% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in First Solar during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. 92.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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

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.