- Solar
- Energy
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11.24
EPS
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20.06
P/E
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24.1B
MARKET CAP
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0.00%
DIV YIELD
Company Overview
350 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,TEMPE AZ 85281,(602) 414-9300
CEO
Mr. Mark R. Widmar
Employess
6700
Sector
Energy
Industry
Solar
Website
https://www.firstsolar.com
First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Next Earnings Date
Oct. 29, 2024
Ex Dividends date
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Dividend Date
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YTD Performance
31.06%
Fiscal Year End
12-31
IPO Date
2006-11-17
Growth Rates
(avg. rate of change) | 10 years | 5 years | 3 years | 1 year |
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Sales/Revenue | 0.03% | 8.14% | 6.97% | 26.70% |
EPS | 7.51% | 41.33% | 27.43% | 1997.56% |
Equity | 4.03% | 5.11% | 6.60% | 14.59% |
Cash | 3.92% | 6.76% | 16.64% | 31.44% |
Return On Capital (ROIC) | 3.91% | 7.02% | 10.60% | 10.93% |
Debt
year (millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
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Short Term Debt | 107 | 9.19 | 3.9 | 41.5 | 17.5 |
Long Term Debt | 518 | 184 | 236 | 238 | 454 |
LT Finance Leases | 64.1 | 49.8 | 159 | 203 | 124 |
Shares Outstanding | 107 | 107 | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Market Cap | 18,400 | 16,000 | 9,260 | 10,500 | 5,890 |
Price
News
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1 monthFSLR is expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity and benefiting from regulatory credits, positioning it as a key player against Chinese competitors and enabling strong fiscal 2024 and 2025 estimates. Attractive valuation with a forward PEG ratio of 0.46 and a P/E of 15.7, plus strong revenue growth. Anticipated market cap of $33B in 12 months, suggesting 45% stock growth. Risks include Chinese competition, potential U.S. policy changes, and supply chain disruptions. Despite these, FSLR remains a Strong Buy due to strategic growth and regulatory support.
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