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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

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First Solar

First Solar, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and the distribution of photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules. It operates through the Modules and Systems segments. The Modules segment involves the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The Systems segment offers development, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic solar power systems. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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First Solar reports record bookings and plans for manufacturing expansion

First Solar's Q4 2022 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, record bookings, and manufacturing expansion plans.
The company faces challenges in maintaining margins and managing costs but remains well-positioned for growth in the renewable energy sector.
Opportunities for revenue growth and market expansion exist through capacity additions, multiyear agreements, and strategic decision-making.
Overall, First Solar's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for future growth and market leadership.

First Solar excels in Q1 2023, eyes Indian market growth

First Solar's Q1 performance reflects strong bookings, financial results, and strategic advancements in technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in policy clarity and contract structures, the company leverages opportunities in India's growing market and sustainable practices.
Strategic partnerships, supply chain diversification, and market adaptability position First Solar for future growth and revenue generation.
Maintaining a focus on long-term relationships and responsible solar practices, First Solar navigates market dynamics and demand drivers effectively.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes tech advancements

First Solar's Q2 performance reflects strong financials and strategic moves to enhance technology and market positioning.
While facing challenges in facility timelines and customer adjustments, the company's compliance focus and strategic acquisitions drive growth.
Opportunities lie in technological advancements, potential market expansion, and upcoming discussions to boost investor sentiment.
Overall, First Solar remains well-positioned in the renewable energy sector with a solid financial outlook for 2023.

First Solar excels in Q3, poised for growth amid challenges

First Solar's Q3 performance reflects strong demand, operational excellence, and strategic advancements in manufacturing and technology.
While facing challenges in meeting regulatory requirements and navigating industry dynamics, the company is well-positioned for growth.
With a focus on customer certainty, efficient operations, and market expansion, First Solar is poised to capitalize on opportunities and drive future success.

First Solar posts record earnings, navigates Chinese competition challenges

First Solar's Q4 2023 performance showcased robust financial results, technological advancements, and strategic investments.
While facing challenges from market dynamics and Chinese competition, the company maintains a strong financial position and growth outlook.
With a focus on cost efficiency, capacity expansion, and policy advocacy, First Solar is poised for continued success in the solar energy sector.

First Solar reports robust Q1 performance and strategic growth focus

First Solar's Q1 2024 performance reflects strong financial results, strategic focus on technology and selective bookings, and proactive stance on policy. The company faces challenges in managing changing customer sentiment and market impacts but has opportunities in technology innovation and capacity expansion.

First Solar reports robust Q2 earnings amidst industry challenges

First Solar delivered a strong performance in Q2 2024, showcasing financial strength, technological innovation, and strategic resilience.
While facing challenges from external uncertainties and operational issues, the company remains focused on growth and maintaining guidance.
Opportunities for expansion and market leadership exist through leveraging the backlog, advancing technology, and addressing challenges proactively.
Overall, First Solar's Q2 performance reflects a balance of strengths, challenges, and opportunities in navigating the dynamic solar energy landscape.

First Solar posts robust Q3 results, navigates IP challenges

First Solar's Q3 earnings call highlighted strong financials, operational achievements, and strategic initiatives. The company faces IP challenges but maintains a focus on sustainability and technology leadership.

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First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company, which engages in the provision of solar modules. It is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of cadmium tellurid (CdTe) solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. The company was founded by Michael J. Ahearn in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Air Products and Chemicals

Bloom Energy

Cummins

FuelCell Energy

Our theme of Hydrogen Economy Stocks includes the stocks of U.S. listed companies that sell hydrogen fuel cells, related renewable energy equipment, and supply hydrogen gas. While the theme is up by a solid 173% since the end of 2019, compared to a return of about 32% for the S&P 500.

With Recent Correction And Possible Regulatory Tailwinds, Are Hydrogen Stocks A Buy?

With profitable operations and good margins that have expanded in recent years, FSLR is ahead of its peers in terms of fundamentals. FSLR uses thin-film technology for solar modules, which is significantly more environmentally friendly than conventional monocrystalline silicon modules.

First Solar: A Solid ESG Investment

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Renewable energy could be key to the future of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Is Bad for the Environment. These Renewable Energy Stocks Can Help

Canadian Solar

Enphase Energy

Sunrun

SolarEdge Technologies

As the climate-themed G-7 summit kicks off in the U.K., international leaders plan to discuss how to help low-income countries finance a shift to renewable energy. As a result, companies who produce solar panels and wind turbines stand to potentially benefit.

5 Solar Stocks Gurus Are Soaking Up

First Solar (FLSR) expects the construction of its third solar panel factory to start in the first half of 2023 and reach full production by 2025, after acquiring necessary permits.

First Solar (FLSR) to Build Third Solar Module Factory in US

The company said it hopes to start construction in Lake Township, Ohio, near Toledo, in the first half of 2023, and reach full production by 2025.

First Solar plans to build new solar-panel factory in Ohio

First Solar Inc (NASDAQ: FSLR) will invest $680 million to expand American domestic photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 gigawatts (GW)DC annually, representing an implied capital expenditure of approximately $0.20 per watt.  The company plans to finance the construction of its third US manufacturing facility, in Lake Township, Ohio, with existing cash resources.

First Solar Earmarks $680M For Solar Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

TEMPE, Ariz., June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it will invest $680 million to expand America's domestic photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 gigawatts (GW)DC annually, representing an implied capital expenditure of approximately $0.20 per watt. The company intends to fund construction of its third US manufacturing facility, in Lake Township, Ohio, with existing cash resources.

First Solar to Invest $680m in Expanding American Solar Manufacturing Capacity by 3.3 GW

Albemarle

NextEra Energy

Our theme on Renewable Energy Stocks – which includes U.S.-based solar panel manufacturers, lithium miners, and hydrogen fuel cell producers – has underperformed year-to-date, declining by about -15% versus a 13% return on the S&P 500, as investors have rotated out of higher-growth stocks to more.

Even Big Oil Is Getting Serious About Renewables. Which Clean Energy Stocks Should You Pick?

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

QuantumScape

Stem, Inc

Invesco Solar ETF

Certain facts should be observed. First, the renewable energy movement is now an established facet of the developed world, with expectations boosted by the transition in Washington DC to the Biden administration, which has already pledged its commitment to the cause at roughly twice the real-dollar investment that went into the space program in the […]

The Sustainability Portfolio: Set it and Forget it? (ECOX, NEE, STEM, QS, FAN, TAN, FSLR)

ReneSola

For 2021, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and France are projected to be the EU's top five solar markets.

4 Stocks Poised to Gain on Expanding European Solar Market

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Enbridge

These stocks could enrich investors with less volatility than cryptocurrencies.

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General Electric

Tesla

IEA's latest report advises massive deployment of clean energy technologies and zero investment in new fossil fuel supply projects

IEA Urges to Halt Fossil Fuel Investment, Green Stocks to Gain

Membership gives First Solar access to leading due diligence tools and programs Membership gives First Solar access to leading due diligence tools and programs

First Solar Joins Responsible Business Alliance

Shares of several solar stocks including Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) and First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) are trading higher, potentially on optimism towards President Biden's clean energy plan. Enphase Energy delivers energy management technology for the solar industry.

What's Up With Enphase Energy And First Solar Today?

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #solarenergy--Solar Proponent LLC today announced veteran solar executive Alan Stringer has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.

Solar Proponent Hires Solar Industry Veteran Alan Stringer as Chief Operating Officer

Despite rising more than 2x from its low in March 2020, at the current price near $70 per share, we believe First Solar stock has strong upside potential. First Solar stock has risen from $33 to $69 off the recent bottom, a little more than the S&P which increased by around 80% from its lows.

First Solar Stock: Buy For 30% Gains?

SunPower

It was not a good month for solar stocks, as interest rate and tax fears overwhelmed pro-solar sentiment in Washington.

Why First Solar, Sunrun, and SunPower Fell by as Much as 23.2% in April

3 Solar Stocks to Gain on Solid Installations Amid Policy Woes

Both the stocks plunged despite strong quarterly results.

Solid First-Quarter Performance Makes These 2 Solar Stocks Attractive

Despite a positive earnings update for the first quarter, First Solar, Inc's (NASDAQ: FSLR) stock Friday plummeted 8.9%, possibly on investor concerns around “shipping and logistics headwinds as well as long-term tech concerns," according to BofA Securities. The First Solar Analyst: Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the rating for First Solar from Neutral to Buy, while maintaining the price target at $91.

Why First Solar Gets Upgrade, Despite Recent Selloff

OSLO, Norway, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser, a division of Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE:NEL), has entered a collaboration with leading solar company First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), to develop integrated Photo Voltaic (PV) Hydrogen power plants. "We are very excited to announce the collaboration with First Solar, a leading global manufacturer of solar panels and developer of utility-scale solar power plants.

Nel ASA: Enters collaboration with First Solar

First Solar (FSLR) earnings soar 130.6% year over year in the first quarter, primarily driven by stellar sales, coupled with solid manufacturing execution.

First Solar (FSLR) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

The quarterly results were good, but guidance left a lot to be desired.

Why First Solar Stock Plunged Today

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) shares are trading lower after the company late Thursday reported worse-than-expected EPS results. First Solar reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.81, which missed analyst estimates of $0.94.

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