First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) shares fell 4.8% to $203.10 as of September 10, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $213.25. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for FSLR. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for FSLR, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
FSLR fell 4.8% to $203.10
FSLR fell 4.8% in its latest session, moving from $213.25 to $203.10.
Material / EarningsMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.4×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$21.8B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$272
+33.9% vs price
Price chart
Sep 10
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What it means for First Solar, Inc. investors
For First Solar, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 4.8%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $271.94, implying +33.9% upside from $203.10. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (61/100). With earnings roughly 49 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
FSLR price reaction
FSLR last traded at $203.10, down $10.15 (-4.76%) from the previous close of $213.25. The session traded on 1.4× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
The consensus analyst price target on First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is $271.94, 33.9% above the recent $203.10. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades, 16 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on FSLR line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $271.94 implies +33.9% upside from $203.10.
+The Street's most bullish target is $324.00 (+59.5%).
+2 analyst upgrades in the past 90 days, most recently BMO Capital to Outperform (2026-08-27).
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $197.00 (-3.0%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Truist Securities to Hold (2026-07-14).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 4.8%.
−First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved −5.31% from $223.82 to $211.93 on 2026-07-16.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 10, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved +3.29% from $206.45 to $213.25 on September 8, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on modestly elevated volume (1.5x the 5-day average).
Material / Earnings2026-09-03
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved +2.60% from $202.17 to $207.42 on 2026-09-03. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-28
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -2.46% from $209.62 to $204.46 on 2026-08-28, reaching a new 30-day low. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -2.87% from $220.25 to $213.93 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average, suggesting a modest technical pullback.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -3.33% from $225.36 to $217.85 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-12
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -6.68% from $243.00 to $226.77 on 2026-08-12. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-11
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -3.42% from $249.44 to $240.91 on August 11, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred on light trading volume at 40% of the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-10
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved -4.88% from $251.62 to $239.33 on 2026-08-10. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on below-average volume (0.7x the 5-day average).
In-depth FSLR event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of FSLR's most significant sessions.
FSLR fell 4.8% to $203.10. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did FSLR stock fall?
FSLR lost 4.76% ($10.15) versus the prior close of $213.25, last trading at $203.10 on 1.4× average volume.
When is First Solar, Inc.'s next earnings date?
FSLR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-29 — about 49 days away.
What is the analyst price target for FSLR?
The consensus analyst price target for FSLR is $271.94, about 33.9% above the current $203.10. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 2 upgrades, 16 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks FSLR
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for FSLR, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 10, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
