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First Solar

Manufacturer of CdTe thin-film solar modules and PV solutions

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Headquarters: Tempe, United States
Founded year: 1999
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 6,500–10,000
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment & Services

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Latest news about First Solar

In short: First Solar expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint, reported record Q1 2026 earnings, and faced shareholder lawsuits over tariff claims.

Company announcements

July 30 First Solar

First Solar publishes its 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details how domestic manufacturing and supply chains create enduring economic and community value.

July 16 First Solar

First Solar to report Q2 2026 earnings on July 30

The company will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET; replay available through August 29.

May 1 First Solar

First Solar expands US manufacturing footprint

It grew 10x over the past decade with $5 billion invested. By 2027, it expects to support 40,000 jobs and $4 billion in labor income.

April 30 First Solar

First Solar announces Q1 2026 financial results

Net sales reach $1.04 billion, up 24% YoY. Net income per share is $3.22, up 65%. Guidance for 2026 reaffirmed. Contracted backlog stands at 47.9 GW.

Media coverage

July 31 PV Tech

First Solar reaffirms 2026 outlook as backlog reaches 45.1GW

First Solar reported net sales of US$1.06 billion for Q2 2026, down 4% year-on-year, while reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance.

July 31 Seeking Alpha

First Solar outlines Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $625M-$775M while waiting for Section 232 clarity

Q2 2026 earnings call recap: record sales, 57% margin, 45.1GW backlog, CuRe progress, Q3 targets and tariff risks—read now.

July 30 Yahoo Finance

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

Solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 C...

July 30 MSN

First Solar sales fall on contract cancellations

The solar technology company said customer contract cancellations offset an increase in module sales to third parties.

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