FSLR – First Solar, Inc.
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Trend Overview
FSLR is in a confirmed downtrend with broad signal alignment to the downside. The swing trend is negative, momentum is running bearish for -2 days, the 50-day is below the 200-day moving average, and the moving average stack is bearishly ordered.
Avoid long exposure. The weight of evidence points lower. Any rally attempts should be treated as potential shorting opportunities until price reclaims the EMA21 and primary trend turns positive.
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Technical Trend Analysis
As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $214.28 · ATR14: $5.59
FSLR is in a confirmed downtrend with broad signal alignment to the downside. The swing trend is negative, momentum is running bearish for -2 days, the 50-day is below the 200-day moving average, and the moving average stack is bearishly ordered.
Avoid long exposure. The weight of evidence points lower. Any rally attempts should be treated as potential shorting opportunities until price reclaims the EMA21 and primary trend turns positive.
| Indicator | Signal | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Trend | ▼ Short | Primary directional bias |
| Momentum | ▼ Down · -2d | Strength: -0.28 – Fading |
| Trend Strength (ADX) | 9.4 – Weak | ADX38: 5.5 |
| Volatility (HV30) | 52.0% – Calm | HV90: 57.0% | HV180: 55.8% |
| Vola Compression | None | Normal range |
| MA Structure | Death Cross ✗ | Stack: Partially aligned (1/3) |
| EMA21 Distance | -1.69 ATR ↓ | EMA21: $219.71 |
| GD200 Extension | -1.5 ATR – Normal | GD20: -0.8 | GD50: -1.2 | GD100: -1.2 |
Monthly Performance History
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -16.36 | -9.99 | 16.12 | 18.70 | -23.52 | 6.27 | 6.81 | 1.36 | 13.20 | -6.49 | -8.62 | 2.68 | -3.93 |
| 2011 | 16.42 | -5.58 | 9.14 | -12.99 | -9.66 | 10.49 | -11.15 | -14.83 | -34.79 | -14.04 | 2.31 | -29.00 | -74.57 |
| 2012 | 18.13 | -24.32 | -17.65 | -24.99 | -31.81 | 27.95 | 1.70 | 35.07 | 17.07 | 10.81 | 9.05 | 12.22 | -13.77 |
| 2013 | -11.91 | -8.79 | 6.35 | 73.60 | 18.81 | -15.98 | 6.28 | -23.74 | 9.06 | 19.39 | 1.15 | -8.64 | 70.80 |
| 2014 | -11.94 | 18.04 | 24.71 | -4.80 | -8.16 | 13.33 | -10.72 | 12.33 | -5.19 | -7.55 | -16.31 | -2.53 | -22.35 |
| 2015 | -5.01 | 31.38 | -2.16 | -1.91 | -13.31 | -5.85 | -3.78 | 9.50 | -9.54 | 33.72 | -2.20 | 13.42 | 48.13 |
| 2016 | 2.91 | 3.96 | -0.80 | -17.25 | -9.48 | -3.18 |
T -3.73 |
-20.18 | 2.73 |
T 4.98 |
-26.14 | 6.47 | -51.90 |
| 2017 | -7.01 |
T 13.84 |
-22.62 | 12.23 |
T 30.32 |
4.07 | 23.06 | -5.42 | -4.10 |
T 16.19 |
8.55 | 11.97 | 101.31 |
| 2018 | -4.63 | -6.96 |
T 14.32 |
2.19 | 0.15 | -20.13 | -1.32 | -2.44 | -5.63 | -14.66 |
T 7.21 |
-8.49 | -39.71 |
| 2019 |
T 18.87 |
8.51 | -1.07 | 13.71 | -4.65 |
T 11.80 |
-2.48 | -7.12 |
T -4.85 |
-7.98 |
T 5.06 |
T 2.27 |
31.48 |
| 2020 | -13.38 |
T -8.90 |
-19.78 |
T 31.61 |
11.05 | 3.10 | 21.31 | 25.89 | -15.58 |
T 26.95 |
5.11 | 8.63 | 72.82 |
| 2021 | -2.06 | -17.59 | 2.84 | -11.17 | 0.45 |
T 17.73 |
-4.58 | 6.49 | 1.49 |
T 23.84 |
-14.48 | -14.25 | -13.91 |
| 2022 | -11.52 | -3.10 |
T 10.74 |
-13.07 | -4.11 |
T -3.87 |
45.52 | 28.20 | 3.47 |
T 6.55 |
16.13 | -11.12 | 69.10 |
| 2023 |
T 21.69 |
-6.11 | 11.15 | -12.43 | 12.23 | -8.93 |
T 8.37 |
-6.69 | -13.30 | -8.88 |
T 10.46 |
7.48 | 18.05 |
| 2024 | -15.02 | 4.06 |
T 6.80 |
2.58 | 53.04 | -17.33 | -3.02 |
T 4.06 |
T 17.25 |
-19.19 | -2.77 |
T -15.24 |
2.37 |
| 2025 | -10.16 | -18.55 | -0.94 |
T -1.37 |
24.90 | 10.62 |
T 7.22 |
6.10 | 12.64 | 18.73 | 2.72 | -0.88 | 40.09 |
| 2026 | -17.80 | -14.47 | -1.30 | 1.24 | 44.91 | -22.13 | -9.07 |
T -7.93 |
-21.89 |
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Trendchange Signal History
The last 10 Trendchange signals for FSLR:
| Date | Entry Price | Days Held | +10d | +20d | +30d | +60d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.08.26 | $239.33 | 2d | -7.07% | +0% | +0% | +0% |
| 07.07.25 | $177.06 | 35d | -0.68% | +3.9% | +12.93% | +25.61% |
| 25.04.25 | $141.86 | 13d | -5.71% | +10.21% | +17.26% | +30.16% |
| 05.12.24 | $197.93 | 12d | +0.88% | +0.88% | +0.88% | -11.46% |
| 16.09.24 | $233.31 | 24d | +9.62% | -0.93% | -0.93% | -14.42% |
| 21.08.24 | $222.63 | 10d | -4.44% | +8.62% | +0% | +0% |
| 05.03.24 | $159.06 | 43d | -6.08% | +5.1% | +8.81% | +45.31% |
| 20.11.23 | $159.29 | 23d | +0.16% | +4.17% | +5.1% | +13.06% |
| 17.07.23 | $206.71 | 10d | +0.82% | -0.89% | -3.33% | -19.25% |
| 12.01.23 | $178.85 | 19d | -1.91% | -5.96% | -3.63% | +11.73% |
Signal Statistics – Historical Edge
Calculated edge for FSLR: 46.7%
| Range | N | 10d | 20d | 30d | 60d | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-15% | 1 | +13.82% | +4.12% | +14.99% | +40.05% | Hold |
| 7-10% | 3 | +8.39% | +7.82% | +4.71% | +45.2% | Hold |
| 3-5% | 6 | +4.13% | +5.33% | +8.44% | +32.71% | Hold |
| 1-3% | 3 | +2.2% | +3.28% | +3.91% | -13.27% | Close |
| 0-1% | 6 | +0.62% | +2.38% | +2.89% | -7.62% | Close |
| -1-0% | 2 | -0.58% | +3.94% | +8.45% | +8.1% | Neg |
| -3-1% | 2 | -1.7% | -2.98% | -1.81% | +5.87% | Neg |
| -5-3% | 2 | -4.71% | +1.82% | -2.49% | -5.44% | Neg |
| -7-5% | 3 | -5.66% | +3.25% | +6.84% | +14.54% | Neg |
| -10-7% | 3 | -8.1% | -5.68% | -6.96% | +38.76% | Neg |
Signal data as of August 21, 2026
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Valuation
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $24.24 B |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 22.83 |
| Forward PE | 9.70 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.65 |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.52 |
| Price/Sales | 4.51 |
| Price/Book | 2.35 |
| Beta | 1.75 |
Profitability
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.02% |
| Operating Margin | 42.64% |
| Net Margin | 32.47% |
| ROE | 18.51% |
| ROA | 8.62% |
Analyst Consensus (29 Analysts)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Target | $270 |
| High Target | $402 |
| Low Target | $150 |
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. The company serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and other system owners and operators. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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