First Solar (FSLR) Posts EPS of $1.66, Sales Miss

Standpoint Research Upgrades First Solar (FSLR) to Buy

Standpoint Research upgraded First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) from Hold to Buy.

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Shares of First Solar closed at $57.02 yesterday.

First Solar (FSLR): Q1 Mixed Results And Management Change - Baird

Baird analyst, Ben Kallo, left FFirst Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) Outperform rating and $68 PT unchanged despite mixed results.

Q1 results missed on the top line due to timing of project revenue, although FSLR beat on EPS driven by strong margin and a sale of restricted... More

First Solar (FSLR) Faces Headwinds in 2017 - Needham & Company

Needham & Company analyst, Edwin Mok, is incrementally conservative on FirstSolar (NASDAQ: FSLR) after cautious commentary on 2017 and large projects showed a bookings decline. No change to Hold rating.

Commentary on 2017 project pipeline supports the analyt's thesis of a weaker 2017, resulting in more estimate cuts. FSLR is likely one of the best positioned solar companies longer-term. However, near term, the lack of visibility on the... More

First Solar (FSLR) CEO James Hughes to Step Down; CFO Mark Widmar Named New CEO

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that current Chief Financial Officer Mark R. Widmar has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2016. He will also join the First Solar Board of Directors at that time. As part of a transition plan, Mr. Widmar will succeed James A. Hughes, who plans to step down as Chief Executive Officer effective June 30, 2016. Mr. Hughes will continue to support the company in an advisory role and remain on the... More