Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

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Prepaid ship and debits

First Solar Prepaid ship and debits decreased by 8.2% to $15.78M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 50.1%, from $31.64M to $15.78M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Prepaid ship and debits shows an upward trend with a 13.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2015

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate significant long-term capital commitments or prepayments for future venue operations, while a decrease suggests the realization of these assets.

Detailed definition

Represents payments made in advance for goods or services that will be received beyond the next twelve months. This refl...

Peer comparison

Common in capital-intensive industries with long-term service contracts or venue leasing agreements.

Metric ID: other_prepaid_expense_noncurrent

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.71M$22.44M$23.95M$23.92M$30.84M$36.08M$34.25M$31.64M$20.72M$18.81M$17.18M$15.78M
QoQ Change+91.6%+6.7%-0.2%+28.9%+17.0%-5.1%-7.6%-34.5%-9.2%-8.7%-8.2%
YoY Change+104.5%+60.7%+43.0%+32.3%-32.8%-47.9%-49.8%-50.1%
Range$11.71M$36.08M
CAGR+11.4%
Avg YoY Growth+7.5%
Median YoY Growth-0.3%
Current Streak6 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Solar's prepaid ship and debits?
First Solar (FSLR) reported prepaid ship and debits of $15.78M in Q1 2026.
How has First Solar's prepaid ship and debits changed year-over-year?
First Solar's prepaid ship and debits decreased by 50.1% year-over-year, from $31.64M to $15.78M.
What is the long-term trend for First Solar's prepaid ship and debits?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), First Solar's prepaid ship and debits has grown at a 13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.71M to $17.18M.
What does prepaid ship and debits mean?
Long-term payments made in advance for future services or goods.