Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Margins

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

SG&A

Production Start-up

Litigation

Gain on sales of businesses, net

Operating Expenses

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

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.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

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

Revenue Multiple

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.

Earnings data Q1 2021

Earnings data Q2 2021

Earnings data Q3 2021

Earnings data Q4 2021

Earnings data Q1 2022

Earnings data Q2 2022

Earnings data Q3 2022

Earnings data Q4 2022

Earnings data Q1 2023

Earnings data Q2 2023

Earnings data Q3 2023

Earnings data Q4 2023

Earnings data Q1 2024

Earnings data Q2 2024

Earnings data Q3 2024

Earnings data Q4 2024

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.

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Gross profit

Operating expenses

Other

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

Total assets

Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

Short term debt

Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

Capital expenditure

Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

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.

Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 23, 2022) -  The Thornton Law Firm alerts investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR). The case is currently in the lead plaintiff stage. Investors who purchased First Solar common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020 may contact the Thornton Law Firm's investor protection team by visiting www.tenlaw.com/cases/First-Solar for more information. Investors may also email...

Thornton Law Firm Alerts First Solar (FSLR) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit

Enphase Energy

Heliogen

Sunrun

Tesla

Solar stocks are growing popular as governments, companies and individuals seek green energy solutions. Here's what you need to know.

Investment Opportunity Breakdown: Solar Stocks

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019, and February 20, 2020. You are hereby notified that a securities class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of First Solar, Inc. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 8, 2022 - FSLR

Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2022) - The Thornton Law Firm alerts investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR). The case is currently in the lead plaintiff stage. Investors who purchased First Solar common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020 may contact the Thornton Law Firm's investor protection team by visiting www.tenlaw.com/cases/First-Solar for more information. Investors may also email...

FSLR ALERT: Thornton Law Firm Alerts First Solar Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming March 8, 2022 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). If you suffered a loss on your First Solar investments or would like to inquire about potential

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

ReneSola

Record installations and solid corporate investments add impetus to U.S. solar industry's growth. However, a lack of government policies might hurt solar stocks.

3 Solar Stocks Worth Watching Amid Possible Adverse Ruling

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FSLR #classaction--First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Made Misrepresentations Regarding its Series 6 Solar Module

Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors that First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming March 8, 2022 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors suffering losses on their First Solar investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss

Deadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

First Solar (FSLR) secures an order for 1.2 gigawatts of First Solar's photovoltaic solar modules, thus strengthening its position as one of the most reliable suppliers of solar modules in the United States.

First Solar (FSLR) Grabs Deal for 1.2 GW of Solar Modules

In 2022, 21.5GW of new utility-scale electricity is projected to be generated from solar energy. To capitalize on this profitable trend, you may want to keep an eye on ENPH, SOL, FSLR

Solar to Comprise 50% of '22 U.S. New Electric Capacity Addition (Revised)

First Solar (FSLR) closed at $83.02 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.29% move from the prior day.

First Solar (FSLR) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

SunPower

Invesco Solar ETF

By David Callaway, Callaway Climate Insights The war on solar companies in the U.S.

How to play the solar net-metering battle as stocks sink, plus Europe's ghost flights

Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2022) - The Thornton Law Firm alerts investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR). The case is currently in the lead plaintiff stage. Investors who purchased First Solar common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020 may contact the Thornton Law Firm's investor protection team by visiting www.tenlaw.com/cases/First-Solar for more information. Investors may also...

Thornton Law Firm Alerts First Solar (FSLR) Investors of Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). First Solar investors have until March 8, 2022 to file a lead plaintiff motion. If you suffered a loss on yo

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors

Solar to Comprise 50% of 2022 U.S. Electricity Generation

TEMPE, Ariz. and BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that Swift Current Energy, a Boston-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale clean energy assets has placed an order for 1.2 gigawatts (GW)DC of First Solar's advanced, ultra-low carbon thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. The modules will be delivered in 2023 and 2024.

Swift Current Energy Selects First Solar's Thin Film PV Technology for 1.2GW Order

Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors that First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). First Solar investors have until March 8, 2022 to file a lead plaintiff motion. Investors suffering losses on their First Solar investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of H

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc.  ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FSLR) and certain of its officers, on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020 (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/fslr.

FSLR Shareholder Alert: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies First Solar, Inc. Investors of Class Action and Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 8, 2022

Brookfield Renewable Partners

NextEra Energy

Charles Schwab

S&P Global

UBS Group AG

This year's stock market predictions emphasize being selective about choosing stocks. These seven cross-sector ideas could help investors generate lucrative returns in 2022.

Our 7 Top Stock Market Predictions for 2022

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your First Solar investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securi

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FSLR--Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Invest

FIRST SOLAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against First Solar, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FSLR #investors--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. On January 15, 2020, Barclays reported that First Solar had “seemingly been, in large part, priced-out of the U.S. downstream solar market” and that the Company had concealed its rapidly declining market share through misleading financial repo

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) on Behalf of Investors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, prominent investor rights law firm Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (“BLB&G”) filed a class action lawsuit for violations of the federal securities laws in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) and certain of its senior executives (collectively, “Defendants”) on behalf of investors in First Solar common stock between February 22, 2019 and February 20, 2020, inclusive (the

News for First Solar Stock (FSLR)