Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Government Grants Receivable
First Solar Increase (Decrease) in Government Grants Receivable decreased by 22.5% to $204.93M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 106.7%, from $99.12M to $204.93M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates the realization of cash from government support, improving liquidity.
Detailed definition
This reflects the change in amounts due from government entities related to subsidies, tax credits, or development grant...
Peer comparison
Specific to industries receiving government incentives; common in green energy and R&D sectors.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_government_grants_receivableHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $70.11M | $155.01M | $204.62M | $230.00M | -$281.89M | $76.36M | $264.71M | -$329.48M | $99.12M | $78.30M | $264.59M | $204.93M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +121.1% | +32.0% | +12.4% | -222.6% | +127.1% | +246.7% | -224.5% | +130.1% | -21.0% | +237.9% | -22.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -502.0% | -50.7% | +29.4% | -243.3% | +135.2% | +2.5% | -0.0% | +106.7% |
Range-$329.48M – $264.71M
Avg YoY Growth-65.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.2%
Increase (Decrease) in Government Grants Receivable at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Solar's increase (decrease) in government grants receivable?
- First Solar (FSLR) reported increase (decrease) in government grants receivable of $204.93M in Q1 2026.
- How has First Solar's increase (decrease) in government grants receivable changed year-over-year?
- First Solar's increase (decrease) in government grants receivable increased by 106.7% year-over-year, from $99.12M to $204.93M.
- What does increase (decrease) in government grants receivable mean?
- The change in money owed to the company by government agencies for grants or subsidies.