First Solar's $280M Volume Day Ends in 1.36 Drop Despite 375th Market Activity Rank

On August 11, 2025, First Solar (FSLR) closed down 1.36% with a trading volume of $280 million, ranking 375th in market activity. The stock has underperformed broader indices over the past 52 weeks, falling 12.8% compared to the S&P 500’s 20.1% gain. Recent earnings highlighted improved profitability, with Q2 2025 net income of $3.18 per share and $1.1 billion in revenue surpassing estimates. The firm raised its full-year sales guidance to $4.9–$5.7 billion, citing U.S. tariff-driven price increases for solar panels.

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with a “Strong Buy” consensus rating from 30 analysts, including 24 “Strong Buy” and two “Moderate Buy” calls. UBS upgraded its price target to $275 in early August, though shares currently trade below the $214.63 average target. Earnings forecasts project 27.3% year-over-year EPS growth to $15.30 for FY2025, though the company has only exceeded estimates once in the past four quarters.

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