Should I buy First Solar (FSLR) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (207 calls tested). It aims for $270 (+45 %), call made on October 13, 2026, maturing on October 13, 2027 (1 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on First Solar
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | 75 % | +41.1 % | 16 | $251 +35% |
| Mizuho | 86 % | +34.3 % | 7 | $300 +61% |
| Guggenheim | 90 % | +31.7 % | 10 | $282 +51% |
| Citigroup | 71 % | +31.1 % | 7 | $297 +59% |
| BMO Capital | 75 % | +22.8 % | 8 | $263 +41% |
| GLJ Research | 80 % | +22.6 % | 5 | $250 +34% |
| RBC Capital | 67 % | +15.0 % | 9 | $236 +26% |
| Wells Fargo | 71 % | +13.4 % | 7 | $313 +68% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 85% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 20 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $275, i.e. +47% from the current price ($187).
- The most reliable firm on FSLR, Evercore ISI Group (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $218 (call made on August 17, 2026, maturing on August 17, 2027) (+17%) in its most recent call, and $212 (call made on March 5, 2026, maturing on March 5, 2027) (+14%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 10 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~12) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 2 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on FSLR
Median target $275 (+47%) · 20 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in First Solar now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 85% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $275 (+47%), and Evercore ISI Group (most reliable on FSLR, 100%) targets $218. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~12) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in First Solar?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($275) is still +47% above the current price ($187) (most reliable on FSLR: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is First Solar still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($187) and its estimated value: analysts target $275 on median (+47%), with 85% buys (most reliable on FSLR: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on FSLR and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying FSLR?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 2 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full First Solar profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).