EXHIBIT 99.1 News Release First Solar, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and 2024 Guidance • Net sales of $3.3 billion for 2023 and $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter • Net income per diluted share of $7.74 for 2023 and $3.25 for the fourth quarter • 2023 year-end net cash balance of $1.6 billion • 2023 net bookings of 28.3 GW; 2.3 GW since third quarter earnings call at a base ASP of 31.8 c/w • 2024 net sales guidance of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion • 2024 EPS guidance of ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-33156 First Solar, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-4623678 (State or other jurisdiction of i ...

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is slated to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results on Feb 27, after the closing bell.In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 19.62%. First Solar has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 28.97%.  Factors to NoteThanks to solid contracts won by First Solar in the prior quarters, increased contract revenues must have bolstered its fourth-quarter sales. Ramp up in production of its Series 7 modules, backed by solid demand, a ...

First Solar released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic analysis of a vertically integrated solar manufacturer’s value chain in the United States. (Photo: Business Wire)First Solar released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic analysis of a vertically integrated solar manufacturer’s value chain in the United States. (Photo: Business Wire)TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) released what is believed to be the first comprehensive economic ana ...

First Solar (FSLR) ended the recent trading session at $142.89, demonstrating a -1.27% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.04%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.16%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.28%.Shares of the largest U.S. solar company witnessed a loss of 3.02% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 6.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.01%.The upcoming earnings release of First Solar will be ...

There are some solar stocks to sell that I believe will disappoint investors with their results. These companies are standing on shaky ground, with near-term headwinds battering their fundamentals and valuations.Investors should carefully consider the solar stocks to sell in this article. I believe there are far better opportunities for investors elsewhere. Here, I delve into the characteristics and challenges that may make certain solar stocks less attractive investments, especially in the near to mid-term ...

First Solar (FSLR) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.Over the past month, shares of this largest U.S. solar company have returned +7.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Solar industry, which First Solar falls in, has gained 12.7%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? ...

Interest Rates are a Headwind for Solar StocksHigher interest rates can pose challenges for the solar industry due to increased financing costs. Solar projects require substantial upfront investments, and when interest rates rise, borrowing becomes more expensive. The elevated cost of capital can diminish the profitability of solar ventures and thus slow business in the industry to a standstill. In early 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve did a complete 360-degree turn from its “dovish” (low-interest rate) stan ...

First Solar (FSLR) closed the most recent trading day at $139.81, moving -1.42% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.32%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.71%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.2%.The largest U.S. solar company's stock has dropped by 15.01% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 2.12% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.59%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Fi ...

The positive future of the U.S. government is highlighted by the Federal Reserve’s confidence in a strong economy and declining inflation rates. The robust job market, unexpected job additions, and the chairman’s optimism about sustained productivity growth contribute to a favorable outlook. While challenges remain, such as managing wage pressures and potential disruptions, the overall narrative suggests that the U.S. government is successfully navigating economic complexities, demonstrating resilience and ...