First Solar(US:FSLR) Zacks Investment Research·2025-10-17 22:18Business Overview & Market Position - First Solar is benefiting from policy support, analyst upgrades, and strong business fundamentals [1] - The company is a prime beneficiary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which incentivizes clean energy investments [2] - First Solar's US production facilities are reportedly sold out through 2028, specializing in cadmium telluride thin-film solar modules [2] Financial Performance & Projections - First Solar's Q3 sales are expected to increase by 74% to over $1.5 billion, compared to $887.67 million in the prior year quarter [5] - Q3 earnings are projected to climb 46% to $4.24 per share, versus $2.91 in Q3 2024 [5] - Foreseeable expectations of high double-digit top and bottom-line growth in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 [6] Stock Performance & Valuation - First Solar stock (FSLR) has spiked 10% in October and is up nearly 40% year-to-date, recently hitting a 52-week peak of $248 [3] - The stock has outperformed broader indexes significantly, although it has trailed the Zach's Solar Industries gains of over 20% in the last month [4] - First Solar's PE valuation is considered reasonable at 16 times forward earnings [7][8] - Several analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for First Solar stock to over $260, with Citigroup having a street-high price target of $300, offering over 20% upside [9] Technical Analysis & Risks - First Solar's 50-day and 200-day SMA support levels are currently around $169 and $210 per share, respectively [7] - Zach's rank for First Solar is currently a number three hold, with EPS revisions being positive but dipping in the last week for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 [10] - The technical analysis of FSLR shows that the stock can be very volatile and influenced by trading indicators [11]