Deutsche Bank AG Purchases Shares of 901,111 First Solar, Inc. $FSLR

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 901,111 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $212,626,000.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC bought a new stake in First Solar during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Reflection Asset Management bought a new stake in First Solar in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in First Solar in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in First Solar by 117.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 102 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of First Solar during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.08% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at First Solar

In other news, CEO Mark R. Widmar sold 4,815 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $247.43, for a total value of $1,191,375.45. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 89,033 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,029,435.19. This represents a 5.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Caroline Stockdale sold 10,628 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $275.60, for a total value of $2,929,076.80. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 23,792 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,557,075.20. This represents a 30.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 31,106 shares of company stock valued at $7,723,039. 0.39% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

FSLR has been the topic of several research reports. UBS Group lifted their target price on First Solar from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Susquehanna raised their price target on First Solar from $250.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on First Solar from $217.00 to $197.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. Truist Financial reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $229.00 target price (down from $249.00) on shares of First Solar in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of First Solar from $245.00 to $323.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, First Solar presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $264.44.

First Solar News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: First Solar was highlighted among the stronger second-quarter renewable-energy performers. The company’s latest results included adjusted EPS of $3.92, well above the $2.90 consensus estimate, while its contracted backlog remains substantial. Q2 Earnings Outperformers: First Solar and the Rest of the Renewable Energy Stocks
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks identified FSLR as a strong momentum stock, which may support investor interest following its earnings outperformance and relatively attractive valuation metrics. Why First Solar Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and industry coverage continues to focus on strong solar demand, but changing U.S. policies, tariffs and import rules could affect pricing, customer decisions and First Solar’s 2026 earnings outlook. Solar Stocks to Watch as Policy Shifts Reshape the Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: several large investors added FSLR shares in the second quarter, while others reduced holdings. Separately, unusually heavy put-option activity suggests increased hedging or bearish speculation, but does not establish the market’s future direction.
• Negative Sentiment: First Solar faces a securities class-action lawsuit filed in federal court. The complaint alleges that the company and certain executives made misleading statements regarding tariffs and production utilization during the February 26, 2025–February 24, 2026 class period. Multiple law firms are publicizing an August 24 lead-plaintiff deadline. The allegations have not been proven, but the litigation adds reputational, financial and sentiment risk. Pomerantz Announces First Solar Class Action
• Neutral Sentiment: An executive sold a small number of shares to cover tax withholding obligations related to vested equity awards. Because the sale was designated for taxes and represented only 127 shares, it is unlikely to be a major fundamental signal.

First Solar Trading Up 1.0%

First Solar stock opened at $220.01 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $231.60 and a 200-day moving average price of $224.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.64 billion, a PE ratio of 13.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.76. First Solar, Inc. has a 12-month low of $182.99 and a 12-month high of $320.95.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The solar cell manufacturer reported $3.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.90 by $1.02. First Solar had a net margin of 32.47% and a return on equity of 18.02%. The firm had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.06 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.18 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that First Solar, Inc. will post 17.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

First Solar Company Profile

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.