If you'd invested in First Solar (FSLR): performance and returns
Looking for First Solar's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would First Solar have returned?
This calculator shows how much First Solar stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in First Solar
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,339 | +34% |
| 3 years ago | $1,575 | +58% |
| 5 years ago | $2,385 | +139% |
| 10 years ago | $3,576 | +258% |
| since inception (2006) | $7,908 | +691% |
Return by year (First Solar)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -10% | $903 (-10%) |
| 2025 | +48% | $1,339 (+34%) |
| 2024 | +2% | $1,370 (+37%) |
| 2023 | +15% | $1,575 (+58%) |
| 2022 | +72% | $2,707 (+171%) |
| 2021 | -12% | $2,385 (+139%) |
| 2020 | +77% | $4,217 (+322%) |
| 2019 | +32% | $5,557 (+456%) |
| 2018 | -37% | $3,495 (+249%) |
| 2017 | +110% | $7,353 (+635%) |
| 2016 | -51% | $3,576 (+258%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does FSLR return?
$1,000 invested in First Solar 10 years ago would be worth $3,576 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was FSLR's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+110%). Worst year: 2016 (-51%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in FSLR since inception be worth?
Since 2006, $1,000 would have become $7,908 (+691%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do First Solar's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If First Solar pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is First Solar's average annual return (ROI)?
First Solar's return on investment is about +14%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.