First Solar Earnings Estimate

FSLR Stock  USD 175.85  2.31  1.33%   
The next projected EPS of First Solar is estimated to be 2.81 with future projections ranging from a low of 2.12 to a high of 3.0. First Solar's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 11.76. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for First Solar is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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First Solar is projected to generate 2.81 in earnings per share on the 30th of June 2025. First Solar earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected First Solar EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on First Solar's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as First Solar, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

First Solar Revenue Breakdown by Earning Segment

By analyzing First Solar's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across First Solar's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current estimates against different timeframes. As of 07/20/2025, Gross Profit is likely to grow to about 2 B. Also, Pretax Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.35Check out Investing Opportunities to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in First Solar. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in bureau of economic analysis.
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First Solar Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of First Solar's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of First Solar is estimated to be 2.81 with the future projection ranging from a low of 2.12 to a high of 3.0. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for First Solar is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
1.95
2.12
Lowest
Expected EPS
2.81
3.00
Highest

First Solar Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of First Solar's value are higher than the current market price of the First Solar stock. In this case, investors may conclude that First Solar is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and First Solar's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 30th of June 2025Current EPS (TTM)
3653.62%
1.95
2.81
11.76

First Solar Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of First Solar refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering First Solar predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of First Solar, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

First Solar Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as First Solar, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of First Solar should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

First Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact First Solar's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
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2025-04-29
2025-03-312.46881.95-0.518821 
2025-02-25
2024-12-314.68593.65-1.035922 
2024-10-29
2024-09-303.142.91-0.23
2024-07-30
2024-06-302.693.250.5620 
2024-05-01
2024-03-311.992.20.2110 
2024-02-27
2023-12-313.133.250.12
2023-10-31
2023-09-302.062.50.4421 
2023-07-27
2023-06-300.961.590.6365 
2023-04-27
2023-03-311.020.4-0.6260 
2023-02-28
2022-12-31-0.16-0.070.0956 
2022-10-27
2022-09-30-0.27-0.46-0.1970 
2022-07-28
2022-06-30-0.09-0.4-0.31344 
2022-04-28
2022-03-31-0.42-0.410.01
2022-03-01
2021-12-311.061.230.1716 
2021-11-04
2021-09-300.590.42-0.1728 
2021-07-29
2021-06-300.540.770.2342 
2021-04-29
2021-03-310.980.8-0.1818 
2021-02-25
2020-12-311.241.08-0.1612 
2020-10-27
2020-09-300.611.450.84137 
2020-08-06
2020-06-300.230.390.1669 
2020-05-07
2020-03-310.270.850.58214 
2020-02-20
2019-12-312.722.02-0.725 
2019-10-24
2019-09-301.150.29-0.8674 
2019-08-01
2019-06-300.03-0.18-0.21700 
2019-05-02
2019-03-31-0.14-0.64-0.5357 
2019-02-21
2018-12-310.640.49-0.1523 
2018-10-25
2018-09-300.410.540.1331 
2018-07-26
2018-06-300.02-0.46-0.482400 
2018-04-26
2018-03-31-0.080.780.861075 
2018-02-22
2017-12-31-0.31-0.250.0619 
2017-10-26
2017-09-300.841.951.11132 
2017-07-27
2017-06-300.040.640.61500 
2017-05-02
2017-03-31-0.130.250.38292 
2017-02-21
2016-12-310.971.240.2727 
2016-11-02
2016-09-300.741.220.4864 
2016-08-03
2016-06-300.540.870.3361 
2016-04-27
2016-03-310.931.660.7378 
2016-02-23
2015-12-310.761.60.84110 
2015-10-29
2015-09-301.553.381.83118 
2015-08-04
2015-06-300.360.930.57158 
2015-04-30
2015-03-31-0.29-0.55-0.2689 
2015-02-24
2014-12-310.761.891.13148 
2014-11-06
2014-09-300.640.61-0.03
2014-08-05
2014-06-300.370.04-0.3389 
2014-05-06
2014-03-310.561.10.5496 
2014-02-25
2013-12-310.990.89-0.110 
2013-10-31
2013-09-300.992.281.29130 
2013-08-06
2013-06-300.520.39-0.1325 
2013-05-06
2013-03-310.750.69-0.06
2013-02-26
2012-12-311.752.040.2916 
2012-11-01
2012-09-301.041.270.2322 
2012-08-01
2012-06-300.91.650.7583 
2012-05-03
2012-03-310.59-0.08-0.67113 
2012-02-28
2011-12-311.531.26-0.2717 
2011-10-26
2011-09-302.652.25-0.415 
2011-08-04
2011-06-300.920.7-0.2223 
2011-05-03
2011-03-311.161.330.1714 
2011-02-24
2010-12-311.771.80.03
2010-10-28
2010-09-301.952.040.09
2010-07-29
2010-06-301.611.840.2314 
2010-04-28
2010-03-311.642.00.3621 
2010-02-18
2009-12-311.521.650.13
2009-10-28
2009-09-301.741.790.05
2009-07-30
2009-06-301.622.110.4930 
2009-04-29
2009-03-311.51.990.4932 
2009-02-24
2008-12-311.31.610.3123 
2008-10-29
2008-09-301.031.20.1716 
2008-07-30
2008-06-300.580.850.2746 
2008-04-30
2008-03-310.480.570.0918 
2008-02-13
2007-12-310.530.770.2445 
2007-11-07
2007-09-300.190.490.3157 
2007-07-31
2007-06-300.030.070.04133 
2007-02-13
2006-12-31-0.070.120.19271 

About First Solar Earnings Estimate

The earnings estimate module is a useful tool to check what professional financial analysts are assuming about the future of First Solar earnings. We show available consensus EPS estimates for the upcoming years and quarters. Investors can also examine how these consensus opinions have evolved historically. We show current First Solar estimates, future projections, as well as estimates 1, 2, and three years ago. Investors can search for a specific entity to conduct investment planning and build diversified portfolios. Please note, earnings estimates provided by Macroaxis are the average expectations of expert analysts that we track. If a given stock such as First Solar fails to match professional earnings estimates, it usually performs purely. Wall Street refers to that as a 'negative surprise.' If a company 'beats' future estimates, it's usually called an 'upside surprise.'
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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Retained Earnings5.3 B5.5 B
Retained Earnings Total Equity3.7 B2.4 B
Earnings Yield 0.07  0.07 
Price Earnings Ratio 14.60  15.33 
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio 0.26  0.25 

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The correlation of First Solar is a statistical measure of how it moves in relation to other instruments. This measure is expressed in what is known as the correlation coefficient, which ranges between -1 and +1. A perfect positive correlation (i.e., a correlation coefficient of +1) implies that as First Solar moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if First Solar moves in either direction, the perfectly negatively correlated security will move in the opposite direction. If the correlation is 0, the equities are not correlated; they are entirely random. A correlation greater than 0.8 is generally described as strong, whereas a correlation less than 0.5 is generally considered weak.
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