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Advance payments for raw materials

First Solar Advance payments for raw materials increased by 2.8% to $328.64M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from $344.01M to $328.64M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Advance payments for raw materials shows an upward trend with a 25.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
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First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
Metric ID: other_advance_payments_for_raw_materials_noncurrent

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$204.37M$259.37M$261.85M$257.17M$249.22M$344.01M$332.68M$334.80M$319.78M$328.64M
QoQ Change—+26.9%+1.0%-1.8%-3.1%+38.0%-3.3%+0.6%-4.5%+2.8%
YoY Change————+21.9%+32.6%+27.1%+30.2%+28.3%-4.5%
Range$204.37M – $344.01M
CAGR+23.5%
Avg YoY Growth+22.6%
Median YoY Growth+27.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Solar's advance payments for raw materials?
First Solar (FSLR) reported advance payments for raw materials of $328.64M in Q1 2026.
How has First Solar's advance payments for raw materials changed year-over-year?
First Solar's advance payments for raw materials decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $344.01M to $328.64M.
What is the long-term trend for First Solar's advance payments for raw materials?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), First Solar's advance payments for raw materials has grown at a 25.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $204.37M to $319.78M.