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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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First Solar

First Solar, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and the distribution of photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules. It operates through the Modules and Systems segments. The Modules segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The Systems segment offers development, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic solar power systems. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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First Solar reports record bookings and plans for manufacturing expansion

First Solar's Q4 2022 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, record bookings, and manufacturing expansion plans.
The company faces challenges in maintaining margins and managing costs but remains well-positioned for growth in the renewable energy sector.
Opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion exist through capacity additions, multiyear agreements, and strategic decision-making.
Overall, First Solar's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for future growth and market leadership.

First Solar excels in Q1 2023, eyes Indian market growth

First Solar's Q1 performance reflects strong bookings, financial results, and strategic advancements in technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in policy clarity and contract structures, the company leverages opportunities in India's growing market and sustainable practices.
Strategic partnerships, supply chain diversification, and market adaptability position First Solar for future growth and revenue generation.
Maintaining a focus on long-term relationships and responsible solar practices, First Solar navigates market dynamics and demand drivers effectively.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes tech advancements

First Solar's Q2 performance reflects strong financials and strategic moves to enhance technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in facility timelines and customer adjustments, the company's compliance focus and strategic acquisitions drive growth.
Opportunities lie in technological advancements, potential market expansion, and upcoming discussions to boost investor sentiment.
Overall, First Solar remains well-positioned in the renewable energy sector with a solid financial outlook for 2023.

First Solar excels in Q3, poised for growth amid challenges

First Solar's Q3 performance reflects strong demand, operational excellence, and strategic advancements in manufacturing and technology.
While facing challenges in meeting regulatory requirements and navigating industry dynamics, the company is well-positioned for growth.
With a focus on customer certainty, efficient operations, and market expansion, First Solar is poised to capitalize on opportunities and drive future success.

First Solar posts record earnings, navigates Chinese competition challenges

First Solar's Q4 2023 performance showcased robust financial results, technological advancements, and strategic investments.
While facing challenges from market dynamics and Chinese competition, the company maintains a strong financial position and growth outlook.
With a focus on cost efficiency, capacity expansion, and policy advocacy, First Solar is poised for continued success in the solar energy sector.

First Solar reports robust Q1 performance and strategic growth focus

First Solar's Q1 2024 performance reflects strong financial results, strategic focus on technology and selective bookings, and proactive stance on policy. The company faces challenges in managing changing customer sentiment and market impacts but has opportunities in technology innovation and capacity expansion.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings amidst industry challenges

First Solar delivered a strong performance in Q2 2024, showcasing financial strength, technological innovation, and strategic resilience.
While facing challenges from external uncertainties and operational issues, the company remains focused on growth and maintaining guidance.
Opportunities for expansion and market leadership exist through leveraging the backlog, advancing technology, and addressing challenges proactively.
Overall, First Solar's Q2 performance reflects a balance of strengths, challenges, and opportunities in navigating the dynamic solar energy landscape.

First Solar posts robust Q3 results, navigates IP challenges

First Solar's Q3 earnings call highlighted strong financials, operational achievements, and strategic initiatives. The company faces IP challenges but maintains a focus on sustainability and technology leadership.

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First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company, which engages in the provision of solar modules. It is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium tellurid (CdTe) solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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EDP Renewables Places Multi-Year Order for 1.8 GW of First Solar Modules

First Solar, Inc. is a leader in the solar photovoltaics market because it has innovative technology that provides competitive advantages over other solar PV developers. The company focuses on the utility-scale PV market, making it less volatile than consumer sales.

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Brookfield Renewable Partners

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NextEra Energy

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Coinbase

MicroStrategy Incorporated

With the market just starting to recover, some overvalued tech stocks are starting to trade at a steep valuation.  Moreover, the latest rate hike is already causing some pain in the market, and we might not yet be at the bottom.

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Tesla

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

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2022 wasn't a great year for profits, and the stock looks expensive. But with a massive backlog of orders and a hoard of cash, First Solar is about to double in size.

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Ameresco

Array Technologies

Atkore International Group

ConocoPhillips

Clearway Energy

Eaton

Chart Industries

MasTec

SolarEdge Technologies

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Air Products and Chemicals

Hydrogen and renewable stocks have fared well over the last year driven by a mix of favorable regulations, including the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S.

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Canadian Solar

Enphase Energy

SEIA expects total U.S. solar installations in 2023 to reach 28.4 GWdc, reflecting a stark improvement of 41% from the 2022 tally. You may keep an eye on ENPH, FSLR & CSIQ.

3 Solar Stocks to Watch Amid Growing Residential Installations

Franklin Resources

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Clorox

Expeditors International of Washington

Nucor

Otis Worldwide

Packaging Corp of America

Robert Half Int.

Rockwell Automation

Snap-on

Steel Dynamics

Hope you enjoyed the rally in S&P 500 stocks this year while it lasted. Analysts are already calling for some of the biggest gainers to fall.

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Our theme on Renewable Energy Stocks – which includes U.S.-based solar panel manufacturers, lithium miners, and hydrogen fuel cell producers – has gained about 2% year-to-date in 2023, compared to the S&P 500 which remains up by about 4% over the same period.

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When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 into law last summer, it put a range of provisions in motion to lower prices, reduce the deficit and strengthen a shaky economy. A $158 billion investment in clean energy was among the biggest.

To The Sun! First Solar Reaches Highest Point Since ‘09

First Solar (FSLR) inks a supply agreement deal for 2.6 GW of Series 7 thin-film solar modules for Savion.

First Solar (FSLR) to Deliver 2.6 GW of Solar Modules to Savion

First Solar is an industry leader in solar with a lot of growth ahead. Brookfield Renewable Partners is a steady asset owner with a big dividend.

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With solar energy booming in the U.S. and Europe and First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR ) benefiting from tremendous U.S. subsidies, I believe that FSLR stock price will jump more than five times to $1,000 by 2030. As I noted in a previous column, “America's Energy Information Administration recently forecast that ‘54.5 GW of total capacity is expected to come online this year,' up from just 10.3 gigawatts last year.

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Broadcom

The two innovative companies helped lead the stock market higher.

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The company is predicting a dramatic flip into the black on the bottom line this year.

Why First Solar Stock Was a Ray of Sunshine This Week

According to UBS, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) could be a major beneficiary of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) manufacturing tax credits.

First Solar Stock Hits 14-Year High After Upgrade

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR ) stock is gaining on Friday after the solar power company got an upgrade from UBS. UBS analyst Jon Windham is behind this news as he pushes shares of FSLR stock from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.

First Solar (FSLR) Stock Pops on Analyst Upgrade

One of this week's biggest earnings winners is First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR ). An innovator in the renewable energy space, First Solar has helped take solar energy to the forefront of the green revolution.

5 Investors Betting Big on First Solar (FSLR) Stock in 2023

First Solar received a price-target increase. thanks to tax credits and other incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.

First Solar Stock Hits Record High, Gets A Price-Target Increase In Hot Solar Market

The solar manufacturer reported a narrower-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter, but its financial forecasts are getting attention on Wall Street.

First Solar Shows 'Dramatic' Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act. The Stock Is Shining.

First Solar's (FSLR) fourth-quarter 2022 loss is narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 18 cents. The top line improves by 10.5% from the year-ago quarter.

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