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Valued at a market cap of $17.4 billion, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is a leading global provider of solar energy solutions specializing in advanced photovoltaic (PV) technology. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, First Solar designs and manufactures high-efficiency thin-film solar modules that drive sustainable energy adoption across utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications.
Shares of First Solar have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. FSLR has gained 7.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 20.7%. In 2025, the stock is down 7.6%, compared to SPX’s 3.1% increase on a YTD basis.