What You Need To Know Ahead of First Solar's Earnings Release

Company Overview - First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has a market capitalization of $25.5 billion and is a leading global solar technology company specializing in photovoltaic (PV) solar modules using proprietary thin-film cadmium telluride semiconductor technology [1] - The company provides lower-carbon solar energy solutions and related services to utilities, developers, and commercial customers worldwide [1] Financial Performance - First Solar is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 30, with analysts predicting a profit of $4.27 per share, representing a 46.7% increase from $2.91 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an EPS of $15.08, a 25.5% rise from $12.02 in fiscal 2024, and an expected growth of 48.1% year-over-year to $22.34 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, First Solar's shares have increased by 15.7%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's gain of 13.5%, but lagging behind the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's return of over 24% [4] - Following the Q2 2025 results announced on July 31, where the company reported a net income of $3.18 per share and revenue of $1.1 billion, shares climbed 5.3% [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on FSLR stock remains bullish, with an overall "Strong Buy" rating from analysts; out of 31 analysts, 23 recommend a "Strong Buy," two "Moderate Buys," five give a "Hold" rating, and one has a "Strong Sell" [6] - The stock is currently trading above the average analyst price target of $234.73 [6]