First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) is one of the
10 Best Quality Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years.
On May 5, 2026, Freedom Broker upgraded First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $260 from $250 following the company’s first quarter results. The firm said Section 232 tariffs could provide advantages for First Solar’s U.S. business by increasing domestic demand for the company’s products.
Meanwhile, UBS has lowered its price target for First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) to $290 from $300 previously, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock.
On April 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) reported first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $3.22, versus the consensus estimate of $2.98, while revenue came in at $1.04 billion, versus expectations of $1.05 billion. CEO Mark Widmar said the company is off to a strong start in 2026 with record first-quarter revenue, record sales in India, margin expansion and adjusted EBITDA above the high end of its preliminary range. Widmar added that First Solar’s competitive position continues to benefit from its technology, domestic manufacturing footprint and independence from Chinese crystalline silicon supply chains.
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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) offers solar photovoltaic energy solutions in the United States and international markets.
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