Wealthfront Advisers LLC Makes New Investment in First Solar, Inc. $FSLR

Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 15,637 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,690,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Root Financial Partners LLC grew its holdings in First Solar by 18.2% during the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 292 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in First Solar by 2.3% in the second quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC now owns 2,026 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $478,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. FIL Ltd boosted its position in First Solar by 6.9% in the 4th quarter. FIL Ltd now owns 708 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $185,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC boosted its position in First Solar by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC now owns 1,196 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $312,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Burford Brothers Inc. increased its holdings in shares of First Solar by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Burford Brothers Inc. now owns 19,080 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,984,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting First Solar

Here are the key news stories impacting First Solar this week:

• Positive Sentiment: First Solar could benefit from a wave of solar-industry bankruptcies if weaker competitors exit the market, potentially reducing competition and supporting demand for its domestically produced thin-film modules. First Solar stands to gain as bankruptcy wave hits solar sector
• Positive Sentiment: Some market commentary argues that First Solar may be undervalued, while a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon could support domestic pricing and cash flow. These factors offer potential offsets to the company’s legal and policy risks. First Solar Stock Could Be 30% Undervalued As Tariff News Lifts Sentiment
• Neutral Sentiment: First Solar executive Samantha Sloan sold 127 shares for approximately $28,315 to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards. The small, tax-related transaction is unlikely to represent a meaningful change in management’s view of the business.
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms are promoting a securities class action against First Solar and certain officers. The lawsuit alleges investors were misled about Series 6 module production underutilization, the costs and challenges of moving operations to South Carolina, and related tariff and production risks during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. The allegations have not been proven, but potential damages, legal costs and reputational harm are weighing on sentiment. Investors have until August 24, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status. Pomerantz Announces First Solar Class Action

First Solar Trading Down 3.8%

FSLR stock opened at $214.06 on Friday. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $182.99 and a 12-month high of $320.95. The stock has a market cap of $23.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.20, a PEG ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.75. The business’s 50-day moving average is $229.93 and its 200 day moving average is $224.33.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.90 by $1.02. First Solar had a return on equity of 18.02% and a net margin of 32.47%.The firm had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.06 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.18 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts forecast that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

FSLR has been the subject of several analyst reports. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of First Solar from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of First Solar from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on First Solar from $300.00 to $313.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Truist Financial restated a “hold” rating and issued a $229.00 price target (down from $249.00) on shares of First Solar in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Guggenheim upped their price target on First Solar from $279.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, First Solar has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $264.44.

Insider Buying and Selling at First Solar

In other First Solar news, General Counsel Jason E. Dymbort sold 3,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $249.38, for a total value of $922,706.00. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 5,624 shares in the company, valued at $1,402,513.12. The trade was a 39.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CTO Markus Gloeckler sold 3,425 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $218.95, for a total value of $749,903.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 7,471 shares in the company, valued at $1,635,775.45. This represents a 31.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 25,709 shares of company stock worth $6,386,163. 0.39% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About First Solar

First Solar, Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) is a United States–based solar technology company best known for designing and manufacturing thin?film photovoltaic (PV) modules that use cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology. The company supplies PV modules and delivers integrated solar power solutions for utility?scale projects, positioning itself as a provider of both components and complete solar energy systems rather than solely a parts supplier. First Solar was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

Beyond module manufacturing, First Solar offers a range of project services including development support, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar installations.