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First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company and global provider of photovoltaic cells (PV) solar energy solutions. The Company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a semiconductor technology, which provides an alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. The Company operates through two segments: Modules Business and Other. Its Modules Business segment is involved in the designing, manufacturing, and selling of CdTe solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. Third-party customers of the modules business segment include developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The Company's products include the Series 7 Module and Series 6 Plus module. The Company has its manufacturing locations in Malaysia, the United States and Vietnam. Its subsidiaries include First Solar Development, LLC, First Solar FE Holdings Pte. Ltd., and First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Revenue in USD (TTM)3.56bn
- Net income in USD1.02bn
- Incorporated2003
- Employees6.70k
- LocationFirst Solar Inc350 West Washington Street, Suite 600TEMPE 85288United StatesUSA
- Phone+1 (602) 414-9300
- Fax+1 (602) 414-9400
- Websitehttps://www.firstsolar.com/en-Emea/
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Mergers & acquisitions
| Acquired company | FSLR:NSQ since announced | Transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Peloton Interactive Inc-Peloton Output Park Facility | 47.18% | 33.00m |
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| Company | Revenue (TTM) | Net income (TTM) | Market cap | Employees | Price/earnings (TTM) | Price/book value (MRQ) | Price/cash flow (TTM) | Price/sales (TTM) | EPS (excl. extraordinary items, TTM) | EPS (incl. extraordinary items, TTM) | Revenue per share (TTM) | Book value per share (MRQ) | Asset turnover (TTM) | Inventory turnover (TTM) | Receivables turnover (TTM) | Revenues per employee (TTM) | Return on avg assets (TTM) | Return on avg assets (5 yr avg) | Return on investment (TTM) | Return on investment (5 yr avg) | Gross margin (TTM) | Gross margin (5 yr avg) | Net profit margin (TTM) | Net Profit margin (5 yr avg) | Quick ratio (MRQ) | Interest coverage (TTM) | Total debt to capital (MRQ) | Payout ratio (5 yr avg) | Revenue (YOY change %) | Revenue (5 yr growth rate) | Net income (YOY change %) | Net income (5 yr growth rate) | Capital expenditure (5 yr growth rate) | Dividend (5 yr growth rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 15.72bn | -74.40m | 11.96bn | 50.50k | -- | 1.35 | 22.59 | 0.7611 | -0.4994 | -0.6915 | 104.50 | 57.69 | 0.6426 | 2.20 | 11.13 | 311,263.40 | -0.3041 | 2.97 | -0.415 | 3.94 | 27.44 | 30.24 | -0.4733 | 4.80 | 0.3994 | 2.00 | 0.4691 | 64.32 | -6.88 | 2.45 | -270.21 | -- | -7.20 | 4.53 |
| Nordson Corp | 2.65bn | 483.46m | 13.04bn | 7.70k | 27.12 | 4.68 | 21.44 | 4.92 | 8.40 | 8.40 | 46.05 | 48.69 | 0.5663 | 2.70 | 5.01 | 335,674.10 | 10.32 | 10.69 | 12.34 | 12.36 | 55.01 | 54.63 | 18.23 | 17.20 | 1.38 | 8.96 | 0.3575 | 26.60 | 1.48 | 3.12 | -4.99 | 6.49 | -17.37 | 16.04 |
| Graco Inc | 2.16bn | 499.54m | 13.16bn | 4.00k | 26.86 | 5.64 | 22.88 | 6.10 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 12.52 | 13.81 | 0.8093 | 2.12 | 6.36 | 539,537.30 | 18.73 | 19.53 | 21.72 | 23.65 | 52.92 | 51.62 | 23.15 | 21.63 | 2.80 | 137.53 | 0.0126 | 32.06 | 2.43 | 5.84 | 9.96 | 8.23 | 27.96 | 12.14 |
| Enphase Energy Inc | 1.83bn | 275.97m | 13.23bn | 3.16k | 50.96 | 14.33 | 37.36 | 7.24 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 12.99 | 6.79 | 0.5528 | 5.47 | 3.83 | 579,065.30 | 8.35 | 14.29 | 10.35 | 18.81 | 46.36 | 42.62 | 15.10 | 17.25 | 3.78 | -- | 0.5841 | 0.00 | -1.72 | 48.60 | 10.46 | -- | 92.74 | -- |
| Snap-On Inc | 5.11bn | 1.03bn | 13.54bn | 13.20k | 13.47 | 2.63 | 11.79 | 2.65 | 19.07 | 19.07 | 95.08 | 97.52 | 0.6915 | 2.46 | 6.35 | 387,469.70 | 14.20 | 12.84 | 16.46 | 15.24 | 51.40 | 52.05 | 20.53 | 18.46 | 2.83 | 85.94 | 0.1889 | 34.56 | 5.49 | 4.65 | 10.90 | 8.14 | 0.8862 | 14.53 |
| IDEX Corp | 3.23bn | 577.70m | 14.83bn | 8.80k | 25.74 | 4.11 | 20.21 | 4.59 | 7.61 | 7.61 | 42.54 | 47.68 | 0.5593 | 3.91 | 7.57 | 366,931.80 | 10.00 | 10.44 | 10.89 | 11.53 | 44.03 | 44.44 | 17.87 | 17.31 | 2.45 | 15.28 | 0.2678 | 34.63 | 2.89 | 5.68 | 1.57 | 8.00 | 8.39 | 8.71 |
| Symbotic Inc | 1.50bn | -19.06m | 20.74bn | 1.30k | -- | 8.61 | -- | 13.86 | -0.245 | -0.245 | 19.00 | 4.12 | 1.20 | 9.77 | 6.11 | 1,151,135.00 | -11.08 | -- | -51.17 | -- | 15.10 | -- | -9.25 | -- | 1.25 | -- | 0.00 | -- | 98.36 | -- | -247.75 | -- | -- | -- |
| First Solar Inc | 3.56bn | 1.02bn | 23.84bn | 6.70k | 23.35 | 3.45 | 17.54 | 6.69 | 9.54 | 9.54 | 33.18 | 64.48 | 0.3689 | 2.36 | 7.17 | 532,003.60 | 10.61 | 3.95 | 12.50 | 4.53 | 43.05 | 23.15 | 28.75 | 10.53 | 1.86 | -- | 0.0845 | 0.00 | 26.70 | 8.14 | 1,981.03 | 44.05 | 13.39 | -- |
| Dover Corp | 8.45bn | 1.46bn | 24.32bn | 25.00k | 17.00 | 4.72 | 13.63 | 2.88 | 10.41 | 10.41 | 60.20 | 37.49 | 0.7418 | 4.02 | 5.59 | 338,122.10 | 12.82 | 9.41 | 16.89 | 12.02 | 36.97 | 36.92 | 17.28 | 11.91 | 0.8927 | 11.96 | 0.4335 | 30.93 | -0.8222 | 3.83 | -0.8024 | 12.48 | 2.41 | 1.33 |
| Fortive Corp | 6.13bn | 899.60m | 25.39bn | 18.00k | 28.49 | 2.42 | 18.39 | 4.14 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 17.24 | 29.76 | 0.3678 | 4.31 | 6.10 | 340,505.60 | 5.40 | 4.90 | 6.22 | 6.00 | 59.55 | 57.15 | 14.68 | 15.01 | 1.17 | 8.67 | 0.2733 | 12.88 | 4.11 | 9.80 | 14.65 | 14.69 | -0.8146 | 0.7043 |
| Xylem Inc | 7.95bn | 663.00m | 31.89bn | 23.00k | 46.99 | 3.13 | 27.19 | 4.01 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 34.03 | 42.04 | 0.6662 | 5.30 | 5.75 | 345,608.70 | 5.56 | 4.61 | 6.62 | 5.67 | 36.77 | 37.77 | 8.34 | 7.25 | 1.22 | 20.69 | 0.182 | 52.88 | 33.36 | 7.18 | 71.55 | 1.82 | 2.72 | 9.46 |
| Fastenal Co | 7.38bn | 1.16bn | 35.55bn | 20.94k | 30.75 | 10.37 | 26.66 | 4.82 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 12.88 | 5.99 | 1.62 | 2.55 | 6.25 | 356,290.70 | 25.41 | 23.49 | 30.43 | 27.80 | 45.59 | 46.08 | 15.68 | 15.38 | 2.49 | 423.78 | 0.0551 | 76.27 | 5.24 | 8.15 | 6.27 | 9.27 | -0.4002 | 12.70 |
Data as of Jul 02 2024. Currency figures normalised to First Solar Inc's reporting currency: US Dollar USD
40.26%Per cent of shares held by top holders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| The Vanguard Group, Inc.as of 31 Mar 2024 | 11.81m | 11.03% |
| BlackRock Fund Advisorsas of 31 Mar 2024 | 6.83m | 6.38% |
| SSgA Funds Management, Inc.as of 31 Mar 2024 | 4.87m | 4.55% |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLCas of 31 Mar 2024 | 3.82m | 3.57% |
| Wellington Management Co. LLPas of 31 Mar 2024 | 3.12m | 2.91% |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors)as of 31 Mar 2024 | 2.94m | 2.75% |
| BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd.as of 31 Mar 2024 | 2.58m | 2.41% |
| Geode Capital Management LLCas of 31 Mar 2024 | 2.51m | 2.35% |
| Voya Investment Management Co. LLCas of 31 Mar 2024 | 2.33m | 2.18% |
| Invesco Capital Management LLCas of 31 Mar 2024 | 2.27m | 2.12% |
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Data from 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
