First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
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First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
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Current $177.82
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Current $177.82
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GoAI Score
Hold
Valuation
88
Deep Value
Sentiment
56
Mixed
Risk
57
Elevated Risk
Momentum
31
Weakening
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First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.
Day range
Current $177.82
52-week range
Current $177.82
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (USD) | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.22B USD | 4.21B USD | 3.32B USD | 2.62B USD | 2.92B USD |
| Cost of goods sold | 3.1B USD | 2.35B USD | 2.02B USD | 2.55B USD | 2.19B USD |
| Gross profit | 2.12B USD | 1.86B USD | 1.3B USD | 69.86M USD | 729.95M USD |
| Research and development | 233.42M USD | 191.38M USD | 152.31M USD | 112.8M USD | 99.12M USD |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 203.76M USD | 188.26M USD | 197.62M USD | 164.72M USD | 170.32M USD |
| Operating expenses | 523.48M USD | 463.44M USD | 443.41M USD | 97.09M USD | 143.2M USD |
| Interest income | 81.76M USD | 89.09M USD | 97.67M USD | 33.28M USD | 6.18M USD |
| Interest expense | 44.13M USD | 38.87M USD | 12.97M USD | 12.23M USD | 13.11M USD |
| Depreciation and amortization | 529.22M USD | 423.5M USD | 307.99M USD | 269.72M USD | 259.9M USD |
| Operating income | 1.6B USD | 1.39B USD | 857.27M USD | −27.24M USD | 586.75M USD |
| Net income | 1.53B USD | 1.29B USD | 830.78M USD | −44.17M USD | 468.69M USD |
Company facts updated Oct 12, 2026.
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