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First Solar

FSLR

First Solar is a leading American solar technology company that designs and manufactures advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Market cap
$24.1B+21.5%
Revenue$5.4B+27.3%
Net income$1.7B+31.7%
Free cash flow$1.7B+203%
EPS (diluted)$15.48+31.5%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 30, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$1.1B
EPS estimate$2.85

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.0B+23.6%
Gross profit$486.1M+41.2%
Operating income$345.3M+56.1%
Net income$346.6M+65.4%
EPS (diluted)$3.22+65.1%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$2.4B+182%
Total debt$590.9M-6.5%
Total equity$9.9B+20.7%
Total assets$13.4B+10.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$214.9M+64.7%
CapEx$118.5M-42.5%
Free cash flow-$333.4M+59.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$24.1B+21.5%
Enterprise value$22.32B+15.4%
P/E14.5×-1.3×
P/S4.5×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin41.7%-1.9pp
Operating margin31.8%-0.5pp
Net margin30.7%+1.0pp
FCF margin30.8%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity18.4%+1.7pp
Debt / equity0.1×0.0×
Current ratio2.6×+0.6×

Competitors

Profile

First Solar is a leading American solar technology company that designs and manufactures advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company utilizes a proprietary Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology to provide a high-performance, responsibly produced alternative to conventional crystalline silicon solar panels. Its core value proposition centers on a fully integrated manufacturing process that avoids reliance on Chinese crystalline silicon supply chains while offering superior energy yield in hot and humid climates.

Competitive position

The world's largest thin film PV solar module manufacturer and the largest PV manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere, distinguished by a non-silicon based supply chain.

GeographiesUnited States, India, Malaysia, Vietnam
Customer segmentsUtility-scale energy providers, Corporate energy buyers, Infrastructure investors
Business modelVertically integrated manufacturing, Product sales, Service-based recycling
SuppliersTransparent oxide-coated glass suppliers, Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) raw material providers, Aluminum frame and junction box manufacturers
CustomersUtility-scale solar project developers, Large-scale corporate data centers, Independent power producers (IPPs)
Listed2006
Employees6.7K
CEOMark R. Widmar
SectorEnergy
IndustrySolar
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is First Solar's market cap?
First Solar (FSLR) has a market capitalization of $24.1B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is First Solar's revenue and profitability?
First Solar generated $5.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.7B, representing a net margin of 30.7%. Gross margin stands at 41.7%, with free cash flow of $1.7B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are First Solar's competitors?
First Solar's key competitors include JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar, SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does First Solar partner with?
First Solar's notable partners include Silicon Ranch Corporation, NextEra Energy.
Where is First Solar headquartered?
First Solar is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 6,700 people. It has been publicly traded since 2006.