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First Solar

Manufacturer of thin-film solar modules and photovoltaic solutions

firstsolar.com

Headquarters: Phoenix, United States
Founded year: 1999
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 6,800–10,000
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment & Services

Last updated October 29

Latest news about First Solar

In short: First Solar faced patent litigation, tariff policy shifts, legal claims, and strong financial results during 2026.

Company announcements

October 29 First Solar

First Solar reports Q3 results and launches a $500M buyback

Sales dropped 23% to $1.23 billion while per-share income rose 25%. The company updated its full-year guidance downward.

August 6 First Solar

First Solar supports US Section 232 action on polysilicon imports

The company backs measures to reduce Chinese supply dominance and create a level playing field for American manufacturing.

July 30 First Solar

First Solar reports Q2 2026 financial results and reaffirms guidance

Net sales decreased 4% to $1.06 billion, while net income per diluted share rose 23% to $3.92. The company maintains its full-year 2026 guidance.

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.

Media coverage

October 29 RenewableSolutions

First Solar downgrades 2026 outlook, launches USD-500m share buyback

First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR) on Thursday reported third-quarter financial results, lowering its 2026 sales and earnings forecast and launching an up to USD-500-million (EUR 447.1m...

October 21 pv magazine USA

First Solar posts 58% gross margin in Q3, trims 2026 sales guidance amid post-tariff market shift

The U.S. thin-film manufacturer recorded $1.23 billion in third-quarter net sales and $571 million in net income, while navigating uncertainty in its customer base around...

October 16 pv magazine USA

Swift Current alleges widespread module defects in lawsuit against First Solar

The Massachusetts-based developer filed a complaint in the New York supreme court that alleges the module manufacturer knew ...

October 1 Reuters

First Solar sues China s JA Solar for patent infringement

US solar panel maker First Solar sued China's JA Solar and a solar subsidiary of Corning on Thursda...

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