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First Solar Inc. (FSLR) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$176.89 +0.34% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

First Solar Inc. (FSLR) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (41% profit margin, 18% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $19.01B

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FSLR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%

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FSLR Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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FSLR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -16.32%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-11-01O $176.3H $176.9L $176.3C $176.9VOL 2.18M

RES: $175.9SUP: $155.6SMA50: $188.0SMA200: $215.6

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

3.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +24.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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ENPH → FSLR Confirmed Filing

Both Enphase Energy (US-assembled microinverters) and First Solar (US CdTe utility-scale modules) derive material gross-margin uplift from IRA §45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credits and AD/CVD Southeast Asian solar tariffs.

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (FSLR vs. MTSI, TSEM, SITM, LSCC)

Industry: Semiconductors (45 Tracked Issuers)

Across 241 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Solar Inc. (FSLR) ranks #47 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #112 by equity capitalization ($19.01B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FSLR leads on earnings valuation at 12.4x trailing P/E, while FSLR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.0% ROIC and 40.6% gross margin. FSLR currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FSLR ACTIVE First Solar Inc.	B	73/100	12.4x	40.6%	18.0%	+0.34%	$19.01B	Benchmark Subject
MTSI MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.	D+	56/100	—	54.7%	6.5%	-3.26%	$19.28B	/mtsi-vs-fslr →
TSEM Tower Semiconductor Ltd.	D	47/100	96.3x	23.2%	5.4%	-2.89%	$21.24B	/tsem-vs-fslr →
SITM SiTime Corporation	D	49/100	—	53.6%	-4.5%	-2.61%	$14.68B	/sitm-vs-fslr →
LSCC Lattice Semiconductor Corporation	D+	52/100	—	68.2%	0.8%	-1.12%	$14.63B	/lscc-vs-fslr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001274494

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Solar Inc. (FSLR) reported GAAP revenue of $5.22B (+24.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.21B , and +57.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.53B, operating cash flow of $2.06B, and free cash flow of $1.19B (+485.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSLR closed FY2025 with $13.32B in total assets against $282.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.86, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$5.22B	$1.53B	$2.06B	$1.19B	$13.32B	$282.6M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$4.21B	$1.29B	$1.22B	-$308.1M	$12.12B	$373.4M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$3.32B	$830.8M	$602.3M	$452.9M	$10.46B	$2.45B

3. FSLR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FSLR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $176.89 (+0.34% 1D, market cap $19.01B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 241 tracked Technology issuers, FSLR ranks #47 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FSLR compare to MTSI and TSEM in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), FSLR carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.4x, gross margin of 40.6%, and ROIC of 18.0%. By comparison, MTSI (MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 6.5%, cap $19.28B) and TSEM (Tower Semiconductor Ltd.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 96.3x, ROIC 5.4%, cap $21.24B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSLR leads on earnings multiple (12.4x) while FSLR leads on capital efficiency (18.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FSLR?

Per FSLR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001274494), First Solar Inc. generated $5.22B in revenue (+24.1% YoY), $1.53B in net income, and $1.19B in free cash flow against $13.32B in total assets and $282.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (41% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FSLR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FSLR last traded at $176.89 (+0.34% on volume of 2,179,083 shares), positioning the stock -5.89% below its 50-day simple moving average ($187.97) and -17.95% below its 200-day simple moving average ($215.59). Across its 52-week range of $165.86 to $320.95, FSLR sits at the 7.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($163.09 to $190.69).

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Are FSLR insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies FSLR leadership and institutional positioning as: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION.

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