First Solar Inc. (FSLR)

FSLR (NASDAQ:Electronics)
$51.58
neg -0.82
-1.56%
Today's Range: 49.50 - 53.10 | FSLR Avg Daily Volume: 7,449,200
Last Update: 05/23/13 - 4:00 PM EDT
Volume: 8,361,356
YTD Performance: 69.82%
Open: $50.50
Previous Close: $52.40
52 Week Range: $11.43 - $59.00
Oustanding Shares: 87,792,199
Market Cap: 4,600,311,228
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for FSLR
Buy Hold Sell
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 1 1 1 3
Moderate Buy 0 0 0 0
Hold 13 15 14 15
Moderate Sell 1 1 1 1
Strong Sell 3 2 1 2
Mean Rec. 3.28 3.16 3.06 2.95
Latest Dividend: 0.00
Latest Dividend Yield: 0.00%
Dividend Ex-Date: 12/31/69
Price Earnings Ratio: 11.03
Price Earnings Comparisons:
FSLR Sector Avg. S&P 500
11.03 11.10 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
54.98% 279.26% -54.01%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 21.80 0.63 0.18
Net Income 0.00 -1.15 0.00
EPS 0.00 -1.14 0.00
Earnings for FSLR:
EBITDA 0.69B
Revenue 3.37B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $0.57 $1.29 $4.23 $3.38
Number of Analysts 11 10 13 12
High Estimate $0.78 $1.61 $4.44 $3.84
Low Estimate $0.25 $0.96 $4.00 $2.74
Prior Year $1.52 $1.27 $4.90 $4.23
Growth Rate (Year over Year) -62.80% 1.81% -13.61% -20.05%
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ronin245
ronin245: Commented on StockTwits: prolly best trade this wk was $JASO never was going to hold gains after tag of 11s, $FSLR... http://t.co/JAIbcti4Ia
44 minutes ago from StockTwits Web
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RssFollow1
RssFollow1: oh ye, other two crazy ones: $fslr $scty
1 hour ago from web
w_pat_tc
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2 hours ago from TwittlyDumb
ACInvestorBlog
ACInvestorBlog: $FSLR $TSL $LDK $CSIQ $HSOL $SOL $SPWR $JKS $YGE $JASO $CSUN US new solar installations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013 http://t.co/RyZhU1sX9m
2 hours ago from StockTwits Web
TraderLantern
TraderLantern: Shorted $FSLR at $52.50 ---> covered at $49.93 for a gain of +4.9%.
5 hours ago from web
HandOfDestiny
HandOfDestiny: @ehernandezp people wont react that way in $FSLR but its still good and will reach $60 soon. Those other two stocks r playing on more.
7 hours ago from web
ehernandezp
ehernandezp: @HandOfDestiny and $FSLR?
7 hours ago from web
bluser12
bluser12: RT @YoungMarketMavn: $P 18.75 first key level, then $20 magnet. about 34 million shares short, short squeezes are hot topic this is next. $TSLA $GMCR $FSLR $QCOR
8 hours ago from Plume for Android

bullishFirst Solar upgraded at DNB Markets

Mar 12, 2013 | 8:21 AM EDT

FSLR was upgraded to Hold from Sell, DNB Markets said. $27 price target. Consensus expectations have pulled back. 

Owning Up to a Losing Play

By

Timothy Collins

 | Feb 27, 2013 | 10:58 AM EST

At the end of the day, your trade is your trade.

Before the Bell, February 27

By

David Peltier

 | Feb 27, 2013 | 8:06 AM EST

Portfolio Manager David Peltier previews Wednesday's trading session.

bearishFirst Solar downgraded at BofA

Feb 27, 2013 | 8:04 AM EST

FSLR was downgraded to Underperform from Buy, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said. $25 price target. Solid results, disappointing outlook. 

bearishFirst Solar downgraded at Baird

Feb 27, 2013 | 7:07 AM EST

FSLR was downgraded from Outperform to Neutral, Robert Baird said. $25 price target. Management has limited near-term visibility. 

 

Bearish on Priceline

By

Timothy Collins

 | Feb 26, 2013 | 3:20 PM EST

I know that's probably a death wish, but here's the conservative approach I'm taking.

Unscientific but Effective Hedged Portfolio Experiment

By

Tim Melvin

 | Feb 22, 2013 | 5:00 PM EST

The biggest loser portfolio continues to be the all-star performer.

On the Rebound: Before the Bell

By

David Peltier

 | Feb 22, 2013 | 8:12 AM EST

Portfolio manager David Peltier previews Friday's trading action.

bearishFirst Solar downgraded at Pacific Crest

Feb 22, 2013 | 7:50 AM EST

FSLR was downgraded to Underperform, Pacific Crest said. Pipeline is depleting and the company will likely lose earnings power. 

bullishFirst Solar numbers raised at UBS

Feb 20, 2013 | 7:56 AM EST

Shares of FSLR now seen reaching $36, UBS said. Estimates also increased on expected guide up for 2013 on higher margins. Neutral rating. 

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