Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

First Solar Long-Term Debt decreased by 14.6% to $425.78M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.9%, from $525.14M to $425.78M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 12.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests debt repayment or deleveraging.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of debt obligations, such as bonds or loans, that are due for repayment beyond the curre...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly by industry; capital-intensive sectors like healthcare often carry higher long-term debt.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$279.32M$278.61M$239.90M$252.06M$175.17M$259.66M$184.35M$320.38M$437.41M$499.45M$560.31M$619.60M$558.90M$581.58M$609.78M$525.14M$577.87M$554.96M$498.57M$425.78M
QoQ Change-0.3%-13.9%+5.1%-30.5%+48.2%-29.0%+73.8%+36.5%+14.2%+12.2%+10.6%-9.8%+4.1%+4.8%-13.9%+10.0%-4.0%-10.2%-14.6%
YoY Change-37.3%-6.8%-23.2%+27.1%+149.7%+92.3%+203.9%+93.4%+27.8%+16.4%+8.8%-15.2%+3.4%-4.6%-18.2%-18.9%
Range$175.17M$619.60M
CAGR+9.3%
Avg YoY Growth+31.2%
Median YoY Growth+6.1%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Solar's long-term debt?
First Solar (FSLR) reported long-term debt of $425.78M in Q1 2026.
How has First Solar's long-term debt changed year-over-year?
First Solar's long-term debt decreased by 18.9% year-over-year, from $525.14M to $425.78M.
What is the long-term trend for First Solar's long-term debt?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), First Solar's long-term debt has grown at a 12.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $279.23M to $498.57M.
What does long-term debt mean?
The total amount of debt that is not due for repayment within the next year.