FSLR · CIK 0001274494 · operating
A solar technology company, First Solar manufactures and sells photovoltaic (PV) modules based on thin film semiconductor technology, specifically cadmium telluride solar panels. The company's modules convert sunlight into electricity and are designed as an alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV technology. First Solar serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and system operators across multiple geographies.
The company operates manufacturing facilities and maintains business operations in the United States, France, India, Chile, and additional international markets. With approximately 7,900 full-time employees, First Solar operates at significant scale within the solar manufacturing sector. The business model centers on manufacturing and selling solar modules to customers across utility-scale, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded in 1999 and incorporated in Delaware, the company changed its name from First Solar Holdings, Inc. to First Solar, Inc. in 2006 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.21 | $14.25 | +18.2% | |
| 2024 | $12.02 | $12.07 | +55.3% | |
| 2023 | $7.74 | $7.78 | +1987.8% | |
| 2022 | $-0.41 | $-0.41 | -109.4% | |
| 2021 | $4.38 | $4.41 | +17.4% | |
| 2020 | $3.73 | $3.76 | +442.2% | |
| 2019 | $-1.09 | $-1.09 | -180.1% | |
| 2018 | $1.36 | $1.38 | +185.5% | |
| 2017 | $-1.59 | $-1.59 | +54.3% | |
| 2016 | $-3.48 | $-3.48 | -164.8% | |
| 2015 | $5.37 | $5.42 | +37.3% | |
| 2014 | $3.91 | $3.97 | +5.7% | |
| 2013 | $3.70 | $3.77 | +433.3% | |
| 2012 | $-1.11 | $-1.11 | -141.3% | |
| 2011 | $-0.46 | $-0.46 | -106.0% | |
| 2010 | $7.68 | $7.82 | +2.0% | |
| 2009 | $7.53 | $7.67 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-24 | 0001274494-26-000021 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-25 | 0001274494-25-000010 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-27 | 0001274494-24-000004 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-28 | 0001274494-23-000002 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-03-01 | 0001274494-22-000009 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-26 | 0001628280-21-003343 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-21 | 0001274494-20-000011 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-22 | 0001274494-19-000004 | SEC ↗ |