FSLR Stock Recent News

ROLLA, Mo. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AmericanSolar--Arizona-headquartered First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR), has established the Endowed Professorship in Critical Energy Materials in the materials science and engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). First Solar is America's leading photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company, and the only U.S.-headquartered manufacturer among the world's largest producers of solar panels. The decision t.

First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $192.64, moving +0.92% from the previous trading session.

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Seaport analyst Tom Curran upgraded shares of the solar technology company to Buy from Neutral.

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Construction of its first solar power plant in Colombia Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energy, announces the start of construction of a 19.7-megawatt solar project in Colombia Located in the Tolima region, Los Venados project will be the first in Colombia for Voltalia. With a total capacity of 19.7 megawatts, powered by more than 33,000 solar panels, the project is backed by a 15-year contract that will be dedicated to serve private sector buyers.

First Solar is undervalued due to market fears over IRA repeal and Chinese oversupply, but long-term renewable energy trends support strong earnings growth. Estimated fair value for FSLR is $406.80, based on 2026 EPS of $18.00 and a P/E ratio of 22.6x. FSLR's CdTe modules offer longer life and lower costs compared to c-Si, with ongoing advancements in perovskite research for future efficiency gains.

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Despite spiking as much as +6% in Monday's trading session, First Solar (FSLR) stock is still 37% from its 52-week high of over $300 a share last June.