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Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.
First Solar Inc. (FSLR) is recognized as a leading U.S.-based solar company with a significant production capability and a strong position in the renewable energy sector. Experts highlight its dependence on government subsidies and the political landscape dictated by the Trump administration, making the stock volatile. Despite these concerns, positive sentiments surround its strong earnings performance, with recent reports of beating analyst estimates in both EPS and revenue, alongside a robust cash reserve. Analysts provide a mixed outlook, noting potential bumps due to election uncertainty affecting customer bookings, while emphasizing its long-term growth prospects and positive demand dynamics for solar energy. The stock is supported by U.S. protectionist policies toward domestic manufacturing, leading to a consensus on holding FSLR as a long-term investment amidst a favorable market trend.
Was a past pick of his. Shares have been bumpy for fears that Trump will impose tariffs on solar panels and he doesn't like green energy, though there's bi-partisan support for solar energy. FSLR is the only real option for the US, so FSLR is a fine position. Shares will be bumpy thought. Buy for the long term.
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Premium contentOur PAST TOP PICK with FSLR has triggered its stop at $2100. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 15%, when combined with our previous recommendations.
EPS of $3.25 beat estimates of $2.66; revenue of $1.01B beat estimates of $940M. Guidance was for EPS $13.00 to $14.00 (unchanged), vs estimates $13.60. It was a good quarter, and the company remains debt-free with $1.2B cash and strong EPS growth prospects over the next two years. However, election uncertainty does seem to be impacting customer bookings, and this may hurt the next two quarters until solar policies are clarified. But fundamentals ex-this factor are quite good, and it remains the leader in the sector, for sure.
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Premium contentWith demand for solar generation continuing to grow we reiterate FLSR as a TOP PICK. It is uniquely aided by US government protectionist policies against competition from China. It trades at 24x earnings and 3.5x book while supporting a 16% ROE. We also like that cash reserves are growing well and that analysts project a growth in EPS over 50% for the year. We continue to recommend a stop at $210, looking to achieve $290 -- upside potential of 24%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $290.16)Premium contentUp 54% in May, the S&P's top performer. His favourite solar play because it's profitable and the largest US manufacturer with lots of exposure in industrial-scale projects. They reported a monster earnings beat, but were greatly help by Biden announcing tariffs of China's solar cells. This stock has more room to run.
Premium contentPremium contentAs the western hemisphere's largest solar module manufacturer, we reiterate FSLR as a TOP PICK. Analysts expect a 400% cash flow expansion over the year, when it reports in May. It trades at 24x earnings and 3x book value. We recommend maintaining the stop at $140, looking to achieve $222 -- upside potential of 21%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $221.96)Premium contentWe reiterate this US domestic producer of solar panels as a TOP PICK. The company is benefitting from $700 million tax credit incentives, allowing cash reserves to continue to grow. It trades at 13x forward earnings and under 3x book value. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $129) to $140, looking to achieve $228 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 0%
(Analysts’ price target is $228.24)
First Solar Inc.(FSLR-Q) Rating
Ranking : 4 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0
Total Signals / Votes : 5
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The US is pushing away from solar energy. He bought it because they were a US-domestic supplier of panels. There was an oversupply in China which drove prices down. He was counting on the domestic supplier being protected from foreign producers. This didn't happen. Today, there is a Senate proposal to end tax incentives for solar, and those shares are sliding. He sold shares in February--he saw it coming. It's hard to admit defeat, but you have to.