First Solar Inc shares decline amid market strength
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 23 Dec 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
First Solar Inc shares fell by 5.76% as the stock crossed below the 5-day SMA, reflecting a notable shift in investor sentiment.
This decline occurs despite the broader market's positive performance, with the Nasdaq-100 up 0.13% and the S&P 500 up 0.17%. The movement suggests sector rotation as investors reassess their positions in renewable energy stocks, particularly in light of recent developments in the industry.
The implications of this price movement indicate that while the overall market is gaining, First Solar's stock may be facing specific challenges or profit-taking, which could affect its near-term performance.
Analyst Views on FSLR
Wall Street analysts forecast FSLR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FSLR is 280.35 USD with a low forecast of 150.00 USD and a high forecast of 335.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
23 Analyst Rating
18 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 224.010
Low
150.00
Averages
280.35
High
335.00
Current: 224.010
Low
150.00
Averages
280.35
High
335.00
About FSLR
First Solar, Inc. is a photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. It is focused on enabling power generation needs with its advanced, thin film PV technology. The Company's primary segment is its modules business, which involves the design, manufacture, and sale of CdTe solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. Third-party customers of the segment include system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners and operators. The Company's products include the Series 7 Module and Series 6 Plus module. Its Series 6 Plus module is a glass laminate approximately 4ft x 6ft in size that encapsulates thin film PV semiconductor materials. Its Series 7 module has a larger form factor of approximately 4ft x 7ft in size. The Series 6 Plus and Series 7 modules had an average power output of 459 watts and 531 watts, respectively.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
