First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earns “Hold” Rating from HSBC

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR)‘s stock had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at HSBC in a research report issued on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a $211.00 price objective on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock, down from their prior price objective of $280.00. HSBC’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 5.45% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on FSLR. Roth Mkm set a $300.00 target price on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, October 31st. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on shares of First Solar from $292.00 to $280.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial began coverage on shares of First Solar in a report on Monday, January 12th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. UBS Group boosted their target price on First Solar from $275.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group cut First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their price target for the company from $269.00 to $260.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $257.91.

First Solar Price Performance

NASDAQ:FSLR opened at $200.10 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $243.33 and a two-hundred day moving average of $235.88. First Solar has a 12 month low of $116.56 and a 12 month high of $285.99. The firm has a market cap of $21.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.27 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last issued its quarterly 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). 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.65 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that First Solar will post 13.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On First Solar

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of First Solar by 117.0% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

More First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company delivered record 2025 profit and beat revenue for the quarter, showing solid underlying demand and profitability that supports a longer-term growth story. First Solar Sees Record 2025 Profit
• Positive Sentiment: Many firms kept Buy/Overweight ratings despite cutting targets, signaling continued analyst confidence in First Solar’s long-term positioning (onshoring, Series 6 capacity ramps). Goldman Sachs Adjusts First Solar Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context: First Solar is increasing capacity as solar demand grows, which could support future revenue if demand/contracting recovers (comparison coverage vs. peers such as Enphase). First Solar vs. Enphase Energy
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary is mixed — some see this pullback as a buying opportunity if policy/tariff risks abate, while others remain cautious; investor views differ on timing. Seeking Alpha: Buy This Weakness
• Negative Sentiment: Management issued 2026 net sales guidance materially below Street expectations (guidance ~ $4.9B–$5.2B), which is the primary driver of today’s selloff. What’s Going On With First Solar Stock Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus (reported $4.84 vs. est. $5.22), reinforcing near-term concerns about profitability and demand visibility despite revenue beat. Q4 Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokerages lowered price targets and a few cut ratings as tariff/policy uncertainty and near-term backlog declines weigh on visibility — amplifying selling pressure. JPMorgan Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Investor legal/activism risk flagged: Pomerantz announced an investigation into First Solar investor claims, which can add short-term uncertainty and news-driven volatility. Pomerantz Investor Alert

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.