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FIRST SOLAR INC

First Solar

First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

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CORRECTION: B of A Securities analyst Dimple Gosai maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $236 to $215, analyst name updated.

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CORRECTION: B of A Securities Maintains Buy on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $215 (Analyst Name Updated)

B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $236 to $215.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $215

In the preceding three months, 19 analysts have released ratings for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $259.32, a high estimate of $335.00, and a low estimate of $209.00. Highlighting a 8.01% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $281.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744048873_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of First Solar by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Osha &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $253.00&#x7C;$304.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jordan Levy &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $245.00&#x7C;$285.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christine Cho &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $236.00&#x7C;$273.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Osha &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $304.00&#x7C;$335.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Percoco &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $238.00&#x7C;$297.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jon Windham &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$360.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kashy Harrison &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Philip Shen &#x7C;Roth MKM &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $280.00&#x7C;$280.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Dendrinos&#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $251.00&#x7C;$280.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Strouse &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $268.00&#x7C;$282.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ameet Thakkar &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$260.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jordan Levy &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$300.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vikram Bagri &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $236.00&#x7C;$254.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Maheep Mandloi &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $259.00&#x7C;$218.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Julien Dumoulin-Smith&#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $236.00&#x7C;$246.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christine Cho &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $273.00&#x7C;$275.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Osha &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $335.00&#x7C;$335.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tom Curran &#x7C;Seaport Global &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $274.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Blum &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $209.00&#x7C;$240.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to First Solar. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of First Solar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of First Solar's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into First Solar's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering First Solar: A Closer Look</h2>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>First Solar's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: First Solar's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 30.68%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: First Solar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 25.96%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Solar's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 5.05%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 3.34%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: First Solar's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.09.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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First Solar Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (19 Ratings)

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup cut Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) price target from $90 to $85. Citigroup analyst Patrick Donnelly maintained a Neutral rating. Illumina shares closed at $74.16 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ilmn/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Guggenheim slashed the price target for First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) from $304 to $253. Guggenheim analyst Joseph Osha maintained a Buy rating. First Solar shares closed at $128.69 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barclays raised Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) price target from $27 to $29. Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintained an Overweight rating. Conagra shares closed at $26.68 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Susquehanna cut the price target for Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) from $34 to $25. Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Neutral rating. Southwest Airlines shares closed at $25.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LLUV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wedbush cut the price target for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) from $325 to $250. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating. Apple shares closed at $188.38 on Friday. See how other analysts view<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings"> this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut Sonos, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) price target from $19 to $13. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating. Sonos shares settled at $8.60 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SONO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) price target from $500 to $475. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating. Microsoft shares closed at $359.84 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler slashed Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>) price target from $105 to $99. Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert maintained a Neutral rating. Eastman Chemical shares closed at $75.53 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Bernstein slashed the price target for General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) from $50 to $35. Bernstein analyst Daniel Roeska downgraded the stock from Market Perform to Underperform. GM shares settled at $44.18 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gm/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup raised Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) price target from $76 to $103. Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Dollar Tree shares closed at $67.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dltr/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Guggenheim analyst Joseph Osha maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $304 to $253.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $253

As U.S. markets witnessed a blood bath on Thursday, owing to the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration and growing recessionary fears, a handful of stocks thoroughly defied the odds, rallying amid the broader chaos.
What Happened: The Dow, S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq, all witnessed their steepest declines since the pandemic, with most U.S. stocks ending the day in the red.
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44641009/ford-launches-from-america-for-america-discount-program-as-tariffs-threaten-vehicle-price-surge">Ford Launches &#8216;From America, For America&#8217; Discount Program As Tariffs Threaten Vehicle Price Surge</a>
Yet, a few outliers such as the Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>), Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), and the American Water Works Company Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>) have managed to win the day.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+11.73%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+16.46%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$7.27 &#8211; $13.78</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.01%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.80%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$47.90 &#8211; $89.51</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.94%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.66%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+24.83%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.95%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+22.69%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$66.43 &#8211; $164.12</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co.</h3>
Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber was a bright spot on Thursday, rallying nearly 12% amidst all the chaos, making it the day&#8217;s top gainer.
Edison Yu, an analyst at Deutsche Bank, believes Goodyear to be <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44614534/5-car-stocks-that-will-benefit-from-trumps-liberation-day">a &#8216;relative winner&#8217; of Trump&#8217;s trade wars</a>, as most of its U.S. demand is filled with domestic manufacturing. As a result, it is less exposed to tariffs on imports, relative to peers in this industry.
Yu further adds that Goodyear&#8217;s focus on replacement tires, which make up 85% of its revenue, is set to benefit from the auto tariffs, as consumers will stick with their vehicles longer, leading to more tire changes. The stock has been upgraded to a &#8216;BUY&#8217; with a price target of $13, as <a href="https://www.investing.com/analysis/why-goodyear-tire-stock-is-a-relative-winner-amid-tariff-turmoil-200659060">reported</a> by Investing.com.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) Lamb Weston Holdings Inc</h3>
Consumer staples were, in fact, only 1 of 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 to finish the day higher, as investors rushed to safe havens, and Lamb Weston Holdings was one of them, gaining 10%.
Analysts like Citi&#8217;s Filippo Falorni have long considered staples to be recession-proof and resilient in the face of uncertainty, telling the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/consumer-staples-gain-on-rush-to-safety-after-tariffs-spark-market-rout-45d2582b">Wall Street Journal</a> that investors can expect &#8216;stable earnings and revenue even in a tough environment.&#8217;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) First Solar Inc</h3>
First Solar rallied nearly 5% on Thursday, being an American-made solar panel company, which allows it to dodge tariffs that apply to its competitors.
Chinese-made solar panels, which were the company&#8217;s biggest competitors, are now at a considerable disadvantage. <a href="https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/why-is-first-solar-stock-soaring-while-much-of-the-market-sags/">Renewable Energy World</a> reports that investors in solar energy will seek to avoid the massive 54% tax on Chinese panels, while also earning the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, giving a strong impetus to First Solar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) Dollar General</h3>
Investors likely pursued Dollar General as another recession-proof stock, being a major discount retailer with nearly 20,000 stores, leading to a 4% spike on Thursday, and an 18% rally since the beginning of March. 
However, this theory doesn&#8217;t hold up too well, as Billy Duberstein <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/04/03/dollar-general-rallied-18-in-march-market-crash/">writes</a> for the Motley Fool, that during the post-pandemic inflationary period, Dollar General was hit with an expensive combination of inflation hitting its low-income customers&#8217; purchasing power, along with a rise in theft. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) American Water Works </h3>
A public utility that provides water and wastewater solutions, American Water Works is well insulated from global trade, tariffs, and geopolitics, making it the perfect safe haven stock.
People are unlikely to stop using water during a recession, and add to this, the stock offers an annualized yield of 2%, making it a great pick for those looking to overcome the tariff upheaval. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on First Solar. Our analysis of options history for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) revealed 31 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 54% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $121,585, and 27 were calls, valued at $1,494,606.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $185.0 for First Solar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for First Solar options trades today is 1358.19 with a total volume of 8,247.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for First Solar's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $185.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>First Solar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743695255_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.85</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$33.45</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$334.5K</td>
<td>785</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$15.88</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$111.2K</td>
<td>593</td>
<td align="right">222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>First Solar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 5,335,549, the price of FSLR is up by 4.16%, reaching $135.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 26 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on First Solar</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $245.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $245. 
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Truist Securities analyst Jordan Levy reiterates First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $285 to $245.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $245

First Solar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.18 million shares sold short, which is 10.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.61 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>First Solar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743534915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First Solar has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing First Solar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.32%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FSLR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 53 uncommon options trades for First Solar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 66%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 39 are puts, for a total amount of $8,613,633, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $1,258,967.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $95.0 to $290.0 for First Solar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale trades within a strike price range from $95.0 to $290.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>First Solar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742929308_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$31.95</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$3.2M</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$34.05</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$32.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$375.0K</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$336.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$29.45</td>
<td>$28.1</td>
<td>$28.55</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$285.5K</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Current Position of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,136,531, the price of FSLR is up 1.9% at $131.27. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On First Solar</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $245.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $238. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on First Solar with a target price of $236. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from BMO Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $230. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $236. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on First Solar, which currently sits at a price target of $285. 
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A Closer Look at First Solar's Options Market Dynamics

The latest market downturn has left many investors questioning whether this is a temporary dip or the beginning of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">a prolonged bear market.</a>
Yet, an eye-opening indicator suggests that opportunities may be more abundant than feared—95% of S&amp;P 500 stocks currently hold a median analyst price target above their latest trading price, signaling significant upside potential across the board.
Notably, two Magnificent Seven stocks—Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—rank among the top when comparing the gap between Wall Street&#8217;s median price target and current prices, a quite uncommon event for tech giants that traditionally trade at valuation premiums.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is This A Market Bottom Or A Value Trap?</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 officially entered correction territory last week, leaving investors to wonder whether the worst is over or if further downside awaits.
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, has been one of the more bullish voices on Wall Street. Last week, he raised his probability of a bearish scenario from 20% to 35%. That forecast includes the possibility of a recession or stagflation—a combination of stagnant growth and inflation.
Yardeni also acknowledged the possibility that a bear market may have begun on Feb. 20, the day after the S&amp;P 500 reached a record high. This shift in sentiment led him to lower his year-end 2025 S&amp;P 500 target from 7,000 to 6,400.
From a technical standpoint, only 41% of S&amp;P 500 stocks are trading above their 200-day moving average, signaling that most have fallen below a key trend support level, potentially confirming a bearish phase.
Yet, long-term market data provides a reason for optimism. 
Jeffrey Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, points out that market corrections—defined as a decline of 10% or more—occur every 1.1 years on average, dating back to 1928. 
&#8220;Corrections also tend to produce attractive buying opportunities&#8221;
Since 1950, the S&amp;P 500 has experienced an average intra-year drawdown of a negative 13.7%, yet it has still managed to post an average annual gain of 9.5%, with 73% of those years ending in positive territory. 
Even in years when the index experienced an intra-year decline of 10% to 20%, the average annual return was still 8.4%, with 64% of those years finishing higher.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Which Stocks Have The Biggest Upside?</h3>
Based on current analyst price targets, several stocks stand out for their potential gains. 
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) leads the list, with a median price target nearly 95% higher than its last price. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) follows closely, with a projected upside of 93%.
Notably, Tesla and Nvidia, two of the most closely watched growth stocks, also rank high on the list. Analysts see Tesla's price target at $371.50, representing a 64.9% upside, while Nvidia's median price target sits at $175, implying a 51.6% gain from current levels.
Other stocks with significant upside potential include:
<ul>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) &#8211; 81.4% potential upside</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) &#8211; 80.4% potential upside</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) &#8211; 80.2% potential upside</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) &#8211; 72.0% potential upside</li>
</ul>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>#</th>
<th>Stock name</th>
<th>Last Price</th>
<th>Price Target &#8211; Median</th>
<th>Target vs. Last Price %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp.</td>
<td>115.30</td>
<td>225.00</td>
<td>95.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>First Solar, Inc. </td>
<td>127.34</td>
<td>245.95</td>
<td>93.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment, Inc. </td>
<td>27.56</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>81.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Western Digital Corp.</td>
<td>44.34</td>
<td>80.00</td>
<td>80.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. </td>
<td>71.34</td>
<td>128.60</td>
<td>80.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Delta Air Lines, Inc. </td>
<td>45.92</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>72.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Tesla, Inc. </td>
<td>225.31</td>
<td>371.50</td>
<td>64.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>19.07</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>62.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>)</td>
<td>164.53</td>
<td>260.00</td>
<td>58.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>210.85</td>
<td>331.50</td>
<td>57.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>)</td>
<td>31.86</td>
<td>50.00</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Carnival Corp. &amp; plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>)</td>
<td>20.12</td>
<td>31.00</td>
<td>54.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp. </td>
<td>115.43</td>
<td>175.00</td>
<td>51.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>114.02</td>
<td>170.00</td>
<td>49.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>53.05</td>
<td>79.00</td>
<td>48.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>)</td>
<td>87.62</td>
<td>127.50</td>
<td>45.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>)</td>
<td>203.38</td>
<td>295.00</td>
<td>45.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>96.44</td>
<td>139.00</td>
<td>44.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FSLR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for First Solar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 41%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $316,750, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $503,720.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $200.0 for First Solar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for First Solar options trades today is 851.88 with a total volume of 597.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for First Solar's big money trades within a strike price range of $70.0 to $200.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>First Solar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742310145_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$78.15</td>
<td>$76.25</td>
<td>$77.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$130.9K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.1K</td>
<td>87</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$54.95</td>
<td>$53.4</td>
<td>$53.93</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$107.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.25</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$93.8K</td>
<td>87</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$64.6</td>
<td>$63.8</td>
<td>$63.8</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with First Solar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,000,788, the price of FSLR is down -5.05% at $126.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on First Solar</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $246.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $238. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from BMO Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $285. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on First Solar, which currently sits at a price target of $251. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for First Solar with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On First Solar

On Wednesday, JP Morgan analyst Mark Strouse shared his insights on the clean energy sector during <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">a recap of fourth-quarter earnings</a>.
The analyst writes that power demand remains strong, particularly in utility-scale projects, with growing backlogs across all companies in this subsector.
While utility-scale challenges like transformer availability and financing have mostly stabilized, project-specific issues are projected to persist in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color" rel="noreferrer noopener">the near term, adds the analyst</a>.
Strouse says that the U.S. residential solar sector remains weak due to high interest rates, financing challenges, and lower growth projections from major installers.
The analyst expects clarity on potential changes to the Inflation Reduction Act to be a key near-term catalyst, with increasing Republican support in the House of Representatives.
Strouse writes that until policy clarity improves, he will continue to favor companies with strong U.S. manufacturing exposure, diversified markets, and long-term cash flow visibility.
This includes NEXTracker (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and HASI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>), adds the analyst.
GEV: Strouse writes that while AI-related headlines may introduce short-term stock volatility, he notes the ongoing rise in gas power prices and customer demand for turbines will provide confidence in the company's future performance.
Additionally, the strong position of GEV's Electrification backlog supports the view that the company can achieve significant earnings growth over the next four years, regardless of hyperscaler capex plans.
GEV is a U.S. Equity Analyst Focus List pick. The analyst kept the price forecast at $436<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/gev/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> with an Overweight rating</a>.
FSLR: The analyst anticipates the company will see a strong rebound in bookings during FY25, increasing visibility into FY27 and beyond, potentially at higher pricing if new tariffs or FEOC regulations are introduced.
The analyst kept the price forecast at $268, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fslr/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an Overweight rating</a>.
NXT: Strouse says that the company&#8217;s scale, margin resilience, strong balance sheet, and geographic diversification make it a safe bet for investors in the current market.
The analyst maintained the price forecast of $61 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nxt/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">and an Overweight rating</a>.
HASI: The analyst says that his estimates remain largely unchanged and updated the price forecast from $39 to $42 to reflect a ~30bps decline in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hasi/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a risk-free rate since the last update</a>.
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