First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Forecast
FSLR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.19 / 5 from 36 analysts
- Price target
- $273.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +58.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $4.64
- 52-week range
- $172.11 – $318.25
FSLR analyst ratings
36 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FSLR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FSLR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.66 | $3.78 | $5.47 | $4.24 | +9.9% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.47 | $16.02 | $20.27 | $14.21 | +22.9% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.46 | $17.63 | $31.98 | $17.47 | +34.3% | 31 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FSLR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.29B | $1.19B | $1.59B | −19.2% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.04B | $4.70B | $5.43B | −3.5% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.95B | $5.50B | $6.93B | +18.1% | 31 |
FSLR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FSLR revenue: reported and forecast
FSLR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.19 | $4.68 | $4.64 | $4.64 | $4.66 | −10.3% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.35 | $17.48 | $17.49 | $17.46 | $17.47 | +0.7% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.24 | $23.03 | $23.19 | $23.13 | $23.46 | +0.9% | 2 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FSLR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FSLR beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from FSLR
36 analysts cover First Solar; their consensus rating is buy (4.19 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $273.80, 58.6% above the latest close of $172.64. Analysts expect earnings of $17.47 per share for 2026, +22.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $23.46 per share on revenue of $6.0 billion. First Solar beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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FSLR forecast FAQ
What is First Solar's price target?
The average analyst price target for First Solar is $273.80, 58.6% above the latest close of $172.64.
Is First Solar a buy, hold or sell?
Of 36 analysts covering First Solar, 17 rate it a strong buy, 10 a buy, 8 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is First Solar's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.47 per share for 2026 (range $16.02 to $20.27); for 2027 the estimate is $23.46.
What is First Solar's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.0 billion, growth of −3.5%; for 2027 it is $6.0 billion.
When does First Solar report earnings?
First Solar is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $4.64.
Does First Solar usually beat earnings estimates?
First Solar reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.