Redburn Atlantic has recently initiated First Solar Inc (FSLR) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on March 3, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on February 11, 2025, Mizuho had raised the stock from a Neutral to Outperform, setting a price target of $259 for FSLR stock. Seaport Research Partners also raised Buy rating with a price target of $274. Additionally, Seaport Research Partners initiated Neutral rating on November 5, 2024. Janney analysts, in their report published on October 29, 2024, also raised Buy rating and set a price target of $260 for First Solar Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
First Solar Inc (FSLR) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, First Solar Inc (FSLR) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $131.26 which represents a slight increase of $5.33 or 4.23% from the prior close of $125.93. The stock opened at $129.11 and touched a low of $126.45 during the day, reaching a high of $133.14. The volume of shares traded was 2.70 million falling short of the average volume of 3.14 million.
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FSLR Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, First Solar Inc (FSLR) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 0.93% over the last five trades and -0.94% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -35.98%, and it has plunged by -28.51% in the previous three months. Currently, FSLR is trading at 2.34%, -6.86%, and -31.42% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, FSLR, a Technology sector stock, is trading -57.21% below its 52-week high but remains 12.61% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 8.66 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
First Solar Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
First Solar Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 35.14% and a profit margin of 30.72%, with a gross margin of -35.98%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, First Solar Inc’s market capitalization stands at $14.08 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 10.92, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 5.17. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 3.35, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.76, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 5.52% of First Solar Inc (FSLR)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 90.82%.
Notable insider trades include Widmar Mark R, Chief Executive Officer at First Solar Inc (FSLR), who sold 1,966 shares on Mar 17 ’25, at $133.75 each, totaling $0.26 million. On Mar 07 ’25, Widmar Mark R, Chief Executive Officer, sold 1,272 shares for $132.96 each, amounting to $0.17 million. Additionally, on Feb 28 ’25, Widmar Mark R sold 21,542 shares at $141.09 each, generating $3.04 million.
