First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Given New $187.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial Group

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) had its price objective cut by Jefferies Financial Group from $205.00 to $187.00 in a research note published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a hold rating on the solar cell manufacturer’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on FSLR. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of First Solar in a research report on Friday, March 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of First Solar from $303.00 to $256.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $211.00 price target (down from $280.00) on shares of First Solar in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered shares of First Solar from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $300.00 to $245.00 in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, First Solar has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $247.17.

First Solar Stock Performance

NASDAQ:FSLR opened at $192.31 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $210.11 and a 200-day simple moving average of $235.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 2.35. The firm has a market cap of $20.64 billion, a PE ratio of 13.53, a P/E/G ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 1.61. First Solar has a 1-year low of $116.56 and a 1-year high of $285.99.

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

Insider Activity at First Solar

In other First Solar news, General Counsel Jason E. Dymbort sold 9,022 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.62, for a total transaction of $1,800,971.64. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel directly owned 9,850 shares in the company, valued at $1,966,257. The trade was a 47.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Caroline Stockdale sold 335 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $200.80, for a total transaction of $67,268.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 34,060 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,839,248. This represents a 0.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 75,989 shares of company stock valued at $14,921,902 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Solar

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of First Solar in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of First Solar in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of First Solar by 117.0% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. 92.08% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More First Solar News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals: First Solar reported solid revenue growth and strong margins in its last quarterly report (year‑over‑year revenue up, net margin ~29%) — a reminder that the business still generates attractive cashflow and profitability despite recent headwinds.
• Neutral Sentiment: Project and market tailwinds: New utility-scale solar projects (e.g., Geronimo Power’s 117MW Dodson Creek project in PJM) support long‑term demand for solar modules and grid buildout, which is structurally positive for module manufacturers like First Solar. Geronimo Power begins operations at 117MW solar project in Ohio
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor research and screeners publishing mixed takes on FSLR’s valuation and outlook — some outlets ask whether FSLR is a buy now and summarize bearish theses; these pieces can keep volatility elevated but don’t alter fundamentals immediately. Is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) A Good Stock To Buy Now? Is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price‑target cut: Jefferies lowered its FSLR price target to $187 (from $205) and kept a Hold rating, citing logistics/inflationary pressure that could compress near‑term margins — this is the most direct catalyst behind today’s selling pressure. First Solar Price Target Cut by Jefferies as Logistics Inflation Threatens Near-Term Margins
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction coverage: Reports highlighting the stock’s decline and restating analyst concerns (logistics inflation, margin risk, and cautious ratings) amplify downside momentum as momentum and sentiment drive near‑term flows. First Solar (FSLR) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here’s Why

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.