First Solar에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 First Solar의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on First Solar.
Looking at options history for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $303,190 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $192,375.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $230.0 for First Solar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $230.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>First Solar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734116574_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$33.85</td>
<td>$33.05</td>
<td>$33.85</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.45</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$53.8K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>330</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$27.45</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>330</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with First Solar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 795,358, the price of FSLR is up by 0.94%, reaching $198.17.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 74 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on First Solar</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $230.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on First Solar with a target price of $250. 
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While 2024 has been rough for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy">clean energy stocks</a>, JPMorgan analyst Mark Strouse sees 2025 as a year for selective opportunities in the sector. 
Strouse points to four standout stocks &#8211; First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), Nextracker Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>), and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>). As top picks for investors looking to unwrap some green energy potential.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Solar: A Bright Spot Despite Political Clouds</h2>
First Solar's strong foothold in domestic manufacturing and likely retention of IRA 45X credits makes it a top contender. 
Strouse notes that potential U.S. import tariffs or regulations could disadvantage foreign competitors, giving First Solar a unique edge. With resumed bookings activity expected in 2025, this solar giant could shine even brighter, according to Strouse.
Price target: $282 by December 2025.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nextracker: Tracking Success With Superior Execution</h2>
Since its IPO, Nextracker has outperformed its peers with margin resiliency and geographic diversification. 
Its exposure to 45X tax credits and safe harbor orders positions it for potential upside in 2025. For investors searching for a dependable player in utility-scale solar solutions, Nextracker offers a compelling value proposition with significant potential for long-term returns, the analyst says.
Price target: $58 by December 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hannon Armstrong: Diversified &amp; Investment-Grade Ready</h2>
Strouse highlights Hannon Armstrong&#8217;s strategic resilience, citing its robust end-market diversification and newly secured investment-grade rating as key differentiators in a volatile economic landscape. 
The analyst sees the company&#8217;s potential for a lower cost of capital and consistent operational execution as critical catalysts for future growth, signaling a promising trajectory amid complex market conditions.
Price target: $42 by December 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brookfield Renewable: A Safe Haven In Clean Energy</h2>
Brookfield Renewable stands out by offering unprecedented scale and strategic diversification in a volatile market, capitalizing on the growing appetite for de-risked assets. 
The analyst points to the company&#8217;s record-breaking capital recycling strategy and consistent dividend payments as key attributes that position Brookfield Renewable as an especially compelling option for risk-averse investors seeking stability in the clean energy sector.
Price targets: $30 for BEP and $34 for BEPC by December 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Now?</h2>
Despite lingering macro headwinds and political uncertainties, Strouse believes clean energy's long-term fundamentals remain solid. Lower costs per watt and increasing power demand underpin the sector&#8217;s growth, offering compelling entry points for discerning investors.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FSLR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for First Solar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 61% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $909,584, and 5 are calls, amounting to $292,645.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $160.0 to $300.0 for First Solar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for First Solar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across First Solar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $160.0 to $300.0, over the past month.
<h3>First Solar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733333539_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$259.8K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$235.7K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$188.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>566</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Present Market Standing of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 855,713, the FSLR's price is down by -2.49%, now at $202.34. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
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First Solar shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $210 to $250.

Piper Sandler analyst Kashy Harrison maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $210 to $250.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $250

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>55.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>38.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$99.2K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$491.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>30.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>663</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KODK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>809</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>781</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$407.50</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 545 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 25746 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $132.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 3071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 29, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.2K, with a price of $995.0 per contract. There were 4864 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10544 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 205 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $491.0K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 5959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1976 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 261 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.5K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 3700 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1625 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $555.0 per contract. There were 30686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1185 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 114 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $3427.0 per contract. There were 663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1011 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KODK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KODK#NYSE">KODK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 3657 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1260 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 781 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $407.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.8K, with a price of $211.0 per contract. There were 943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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First Solar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.01 million shares sold short, which is 7.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.91 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>First Solar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732545011_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First Solar has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing First Solar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.60%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

(FSLR) - Analyzing First Solar's Short Interest

First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) has been analyzed by 21 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for First Solar, revealing an average target of $275.29, a high estimate of $343.00, and a low estimate of $210.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 5.57%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732291241_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive First Solar is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maheep Mandloi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$274.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Morgan</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$278.00</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Milligan</td>
<td>Janney Montgomery Scott</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Bagri</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Shen</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dushyant Ailani</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$266.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
<td>$343.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$343.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to First Solar. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of First Solar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of First Solar's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into First Solar's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on First Solar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering First Solar: A Closer Look</h2>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: First Solar's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: First Solar's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.81%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 35.26%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.22%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.79%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.09.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Assessing First Solar: Insights From 21 Financial Analysts

Piper Sandler analyst Kashy Harrison maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $245 to $210.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $210

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FSLR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for First Solar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 77% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $149,230, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $299,265.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $180.0 to $230.0 for First Solar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for First Solar options trades today is 1704.12 with a total volume of 671.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for First Solar's big money trades within a strike price range of $180.0 to $230.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>First Solar Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731947434_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.75</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>620</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.55</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Present Market Standing of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 610,149, with FSLR's price up by 1.29%, positioned at $192.91.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 99 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on First Solar</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $276.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on First Solar with a target price of $269. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from BMO Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $260. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim persists with their Buy rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $280. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In FSLR Options

The recent U.S. presidential election results, including a Republican sweep, have raised questions about the future of renewable energy under President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s leadership.
Morgan Stanley&#8217;s report evaluates the economic impact on renewables under various policy scenarios and its effects on earnings.
The analyst has adjusted its view on the clean tech industry to &#8220;In-Line&#8221; from &#8220;Attractive.&#8221;
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While long-term demand for renewables is likely stronger than current market perceptions, near-term growth prospects have become less clear due to new uncertainties.
It&#8217;s important to remember that these new uncertainties add to the already difficult environment facing the clean energy sector, dealing with issues such as permitting and interconnection delays, funding challenges, and intense competition that have hurt profitability.
Uncertainty about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), tariffs, and interest rates has significantly impacted clean fuel valuations.
Morgan Stanley writes that clear guidance on the IRA is essential for clean tech valuations to rebound. However, this may take time since it will likely be linked to discussions about the Tax Cuts and Job Act&nbsp;(TCJA), which is set to expire at the end of 2025.
Morgan Stanley recommends investing in stocks with high-quality and durable growth/ margins, with a clear catalyst path and/or strong balance sheet to weather any near-term volatility in growth and/or profitability.
<ul>
<li>The analyst maintains an Overweight rating on GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), and Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>).</li>
</ul>
However, the analyst has downgraded three cleantech stocks from Equal-weight to Underweight, including:
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<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>): The analyst reduced the price target from $23 to $9, citing slower profitability due to decreased European demand and tough competition from cheaper Chinese manufacturers. As a result, the company is not expected to break even on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SEDG/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EBITDA until after 2026</a>. At last check Friday, the stock was trading 13.2% lower at $11.13.</li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>): Morgan Stanley anticipates a slow recovery to profitability due to increasing competition in Europe&#8217;s utility-scale solar market, which will likely keep pushing prices down. The analyst maintains the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAXN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $4</a>. Additionally, recent customer losses in the U.S. residential market could make maintaining market share and premium pricing harder. Stock is trading 10.08% lower at $10.08 at last check Friday.</li>
<li>TPI Composites, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPIC#NASDAQ">TPIC</a>): The analyst notes an uncertainty about how quickly the U.S. wind market will recover, mainly due to challenges in securing financing and recent issues with design and inspections as the industry shifts to larger blade sizes. Morgan Stanley has cut the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TPIC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $4 to $2</a>. Stock is down 8.82% at $2.16 at the last check Friday.</li>
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Trump's Win, Economic Challenges Lead to Tougher Outlook for Renewable Energy Stocks: Morgan Stanley

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FSLR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for First Solar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 77% bullish and 11%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $41,340, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $548,992.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $180.0 to $300.0 for First Solar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale trades within a strike price range from $180.0 to $300.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>First Solar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731684055_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$124.3K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$80.9K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td align="right">187</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>566</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding First Solar, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,148,637, with FSLR's price up by 2.1%, positioned at $199.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 102 days.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About First Solar

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's unexpectedly hawkish remarks on Thursday sent markets into a tailspin. Major U.S. equity indices closed in the red, and the dollar soared for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">a fifth consecutive session</a>.
In a speech to Dallas business leaders, Powell highlighted the remarkable strength of the U.S. economy, indicating that there's no need for the Fed to &#8220;be in a hurry to lower rates.&#8221;
He reiterated the central bank's commitment to reaching its 2% inflation target, stressing the need for careful decision-making as inflation remains above desired levels.
He highlighted productivity gains, which he said have &#8220;grown faster over the past five years than at any point in the two decades preceding the pandemic,&#8221; positioning the U.S. economy as &#8220;the best-performing among major economies.&#8221;
Addressing the October <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41971830/producer-inflation-rises-more-than-expected-in-october-should-traders-rethink-interest-rate-cut-path">producer price index (PPI) uptick</a>, Powell labeled it &#8220;more than an upward bump&#8221; but maintained confidence in the trajectory toward the 2% inflation goal.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Reassess Interest Rate Path: Traders Are Less Confident On A December Cut</h3>
Powell&#8217;s comments impacted the interest-rate market, with fed futures now reflecting a reduced likelihood of a 25-basis-point cut in December. 
The CME FedWatch tool shows the odds of such a move dropped to 58%, sharply down from around 80% earlier in the day.
The S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closed down 0.6%, fully erasing gains from last week&#8217;s rate cut. Energy was the only sector in positive territory, rising 0.4%, while industrials and health care led declines, each down 0.7%.
Top performers in the S&amp;P 500 included Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), and First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), which rose 12.8%, 8.7%, and 7.2%, respectively. Among the laggards were Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) and Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), down 13.6% and 11.4%, respectively.
Tech stocks, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), declined 0.7%, marking a fourth consecutive loss. Blue chips followed by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) slipped 0.5%, while small caps in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) underperformed, falling 1.3%.
The dollar continued to attract liquidity, with the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) logging a fifth consecutive gain, reaching levels last seen in late October 2023.
Treasury yields also rose, with the 10-year yield closing at 4.46%. Gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), marked its fifth straight loss.
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was 1.7% lower in the past 24 hours to $88,013 at 5:21 p.m. ET, on track for its worst day in November.
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Powell's Hawkish Remarks Shake Markets: Stocks Fall, Dollar Rockets, Bitcoin Dips

In the current market session, First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) share price is at $185.90, after a 2.07% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 6.68%, but in the past year, went up by 22.43%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731608109_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at First Solar P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 63.99 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, First Solar Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 15.69. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731608109_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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P/E Ratio Insights for First Solar

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower. The sector may be moving amid continued weakness after the U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers earlier this week.

Barclays analyst Christine Cho maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $290 to $275.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $275

Wall Street is speculating on the effects of possible Donald Trump policy changes when he takes office in January 2025. JPMorgan analyst Virgina Martin Heriz weighs in on the potential impacts of a second Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41781921/what-does-trumps-victory-mean-for-ev-giant-tesla-and-the-big-3-automakers">presidency on sustainable investing.&nbsp;</a>
Onshoring: Heriz sees a second Trump administration modifying the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but doing so with a "scalpel, not a sledgehammer." 
The JPMorgan analyst sees the domestic content portions of the IRA as the "most safe incentives" due to bi-partisan support of supply chain onshoring. Heriz points to First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), SunRun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) and Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) as clean tech companies particularly positioned to benefit from supply chain onshoring. 
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Hydrogen: Heriz also sees the 45V tax credit for clean hydrogen producers as likely to stay due to strong backing from traditional energy companies and Republican-leaning areas. Clean hydrogen companies including FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>) and Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) are likely safe from policy changes under a second Trump administration, according to Heriz.&nbsp;&nbsp;
EV Incentives: The analyst does expect subsidies for electric vehicles to be downsized or repealed, including the 30D clean vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500 on the purchase of a qualifying EV. Additionally, Heriz anticipates tightening EV charging incentives like the 30C tax credit that covers up to 30% of the cost of each charger. Some companies that could be negatively impacted by the repeal of EV and related charging incentives include EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NASDAQ">CHPT</a>) and Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNK#NASDAQ">BLNK</a>).&nbsp;
Oil &amp; Gas: Domestic oil and gas production is more influenced by market prices and global supply and demand rather than government policies, Heriz said. For this reason, the analyst expects a potentially reduced regulatory burden to be "helpful to the industry, but not life-changing in the short-term."
The Take-Away: While Heriz does expect policy changes to affect sustainable investing under the second Trump administration, she said that outflows in sustainable investing are mainly motivated by underperformance.&nbsp;
"Fund performance matters far more than politics," the JPMorgan analyst said.&nbsp;
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