First Solar Shares Jump 5.29% as $1.07B Volume Drives Stock into Top 100 Active Following Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

On August 1, 2025, First Solar (FSLR) closed with a 5.29% gain as trading volume surged to $1.07 billion, a 71.97% increase from the previous day and ranking among the top 100 most actively traded stocks. The rally followed the company’s second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded expectations on robust solar module sales and revised full-year guidance. Analysts from 32 firms maintain an “Outperform” rating, with an average one-year price target of $204.41, reflecting confidence in the stock’s upside potential.

The upward momentum was driven by stronger-than-anticipated earnings per share of $3.18, surpassing the $2.66 forecast, alongside $1.09 billion in revenue—$50 million above estimates. First Solar raised its full-year sales guidance to $4.5–5.5 billion and projected 16.7–19.3 gigawatts in solar module sales. CEO Mark Widmar emphasized the company’s competitive position in utility-scale solar despite regulatory uncertainties, including the impending expiration of federal tax credits.

Despite broader market pressures from Trump-era tariff policies and economic data softness, First Solar’s stock performance highlighted its resilience. The company’s cost-competitive technology and rapid deployment timelines position it to benefit from sustained demand, according to analysts. However, investors remain cautious about macroeconomic risks, including potential impacts on global supply chains and energy prices.

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