Zacks Investment Research
23 Sept 2026, 22:51 UTC · 52m ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score FSLR −0.30 across four claims — moderately bearish.
−0.30moderately bearish
More negative than 70% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 1 new · 3 priced in
First Solar is forecasted to report a quarterly EPS of $4.59, an 8.25% increase from the prior year's corresponding quarter.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatAn EPS beat relative to this $4.59 consensus would likely trigger a positive re-rating of the current 11.29 Forward P/E.
More positive than 63% of claims this week
Consensus revenue estimates for the upcoming quarter are $1.29 billion, representing a 19.04% decrease year-over-year.
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Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThe ~19% revenue decline suggests significant volume or pricing pressure that could squeeze margins in the next print.
More negative than 79% of claims this week
First Solar's stock price closed at $191.91 on September 23, 2026, a 4.42% decline that lagged the S&P 500's 0.76% loss.
Newreported as occurring today
So whatThe 3.66% relative underperformance against the S&P 500 today indicates a short-term shift in sentiment ahead of earnings.
More negative than 71% of claims this week
Full-year projections for First Solar estimate earnings of $17.78 per share and revenue of $5.06 billion.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThe projected 25.12% earnings growth despite a 3% revenue dip implies significant operational efficiency gains for FY2027.
More positive than 42% of claims this week
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More negative than 70% of ticker scores this week
The stock price recently declined, lagging the broader market and the energy sector.
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FSLR hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $191.97 (Sep 23); the reaction starts at the next open.
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