First Solar Receives $249.65 Consensus Target Price

Analysts remain moderately bullish on the solar technology company's stock performance.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:54am

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Shares of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) have received a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from 35 brokerages covering the stock, with an average 1-year price target of $248.17. The solar cell manufacturer has faced some analyst downgrades and price target reductions in recent months, but maintains a largely positive outlook from the investment community.

Why it matters

First Solar is a leading U.S. solar technology company, designing and manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic modules. As the renewable energy sector continues to grow, investor sentiment around First Solar's stock performance and future prospects is an important indicator of the company's competitive positioning and the broader solar industry's trajectory.

The details

The 35 brokerages covering First Solar have issued a range of ratings, with 20 buy recommendations, 13 hold recommendations, and 2 sell recommendations. Recent analyst actions include Wolfe Research downgrading the stock from 'strong-buy' to 'hold', and JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowering their price target from $303 to $256, though maintaining an 'overweight' rating.

  • The average 1-year price target among brokers is $248.17 as of March 21, 2026.

The players

First Solar, Inc.

A United States-based solar technology company that designs and manufactures thin-film photovoltaic modules using cadmium telluride semiconductor technology.

Wolfe Research

An equity research firm that recently downgraded First Solar's stock from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A global financial services firm that lowered its price target for First Solar from $303 to $256, while maintaining an 'overweight' rating on the stock.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

While First Solar has faced some analyst downgrades and price target reductions, the company maintains a largely positive outlook from the investment community, reflecting its position as a leading U.S. solar technology firm poised to benefit from the continued growth of the renewable energy sector.