First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) shares tumbled 5.9% to $226.77 as of August 13, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $240.91. 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 5.9% to $226.77
FSLR tumbled 5.9% in its latest session, moving from $240.91 to $226.77.
Material / EarningsMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.2×
Normal
Vs peers
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No comparable peers
Market cap
$24.4B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$255
+12.5% vs price
Price chart
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What it means for First Solar, Inc. investors
For First Solar, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a strong bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 5.9% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $255.13, implying +12.5% upside from $226.77. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (60/100). With earnings roughly 77 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
FSLR price reaction
FSLR last traded at $226.77, down $14.14 (-5.87%) from the previous close of $240.91. The session traded on 1.2× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $199.24 and $250.05, and it currently sits about 54% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
The consensus analyst price target on First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is $255.13, 12.5% above the recent $226.77. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades, 10 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 $255.13 implies +12.5% upside from $226.77.
+The Street's most bullish target is $318.00 (+40.2%).
+2 analyst upgrades in the past 90 days, most recently Deutsche Bank to Buy (2026-07-07).
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $197.00 (-13.1%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Truist Securities to Hold (2026-07-14).
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 5.9% decline — elevated risk.
−First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved −5.31% from $223.82 to $211.93 on 2026-07-16.
Bull vs bear balanceStrong Bearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is strongly 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 Aug 13, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
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 / Earnings2026-08-10-4.3%
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).
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+2.4%
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved −3.57% from $259.31 to $250.05 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.3× the 5-day average, and the stock reached a new 30-day high at the close.
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Material / Earnings2026-08-04+4.7%
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) moved +4.30% from $233.58 to $243.63 on 2026-08-04. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: FSLR reached a new 30-day high, and volume was 1.3x the 5-day average.
First Solar surged 13.22% to $238.93 following positive analyst updates and strong Q2 financial results. Guggenheim raised its price target to $282 (from $279) and Citi to $297 (from $294), citing gross margin expansion driven by tax credit benefits and a robust 45.1 GW order backlog. Volume reached 2.43x the historical average at this time of day, reflecting elevated investor interest.
Activity2026-07-31+2.4%
First Solar reported earnings today, filing a material event (8-K) that triggered a 2.61% intraday rally to $211.38. Volume is running 3.12x the session-adjusted average, signaling investor attention to the earnings release.
Material / Earnings2026-07-30+3.4%
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) reported Q2 FY2026 EPS of $3.92 vs. consensus estimate of $2.90, beating by 35.2% on 2026-07-30.
In-depth FSLR event analyses
Permanent, dated analyses of FSLR's most significant sessions.
FSLR tumbled 5.9% to $226.77. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did FSLR stock fall?
FSLR lost 5.87% ($14.14) versus the prior close of $240.91, last trading at $226.77 on 1.2× average volume.
When is First Solar, Inc.'s next earnings date?
FSLR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-29 — about 77 days away.
What is the analyst price target for FSLR?
The consensus analyst price target for FSLR is $255.13, about 12.5% above the current $226.77. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 2 upgrades, 10 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 August 13, 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.
