First Solar, Inc.
FSLRNASDAQTrackedMarket Data VerifiedEnergySolar Energy
- Coverage
- Coverage universe Identity published; no third-party ESG observation yet.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
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- Methodology
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Market overview
Up+USD 8.61 (+4.63%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 206.00
- Previous close
- USD 185.90
- Day high
- USD 214.87
- Day low
- USD 193.49
- Volume
- 8,654,647
- Market cap
- USD 20,906,158,080
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 265.93 | USD 275.08 | USD 261.00 | USD 265.71 | 2,707,600 | |
| USD 263.47 | USD 268.90 | USD 261.79 | USD 266.98 | 2,708,100 | |
| USD 254.02 | USD 255.92 | USD 239.98 | USD 241.11 | 6,207,900 | |
| USD 240.92 | USD 246.40 | USD 237.92 | USD 242.15 | 1,945,500 | |
| USD 233.99 | USD 236.76 | USD 214.74 | USD 218.73 | 5,263,900 | |
| USD 242.47 | USD 250.99 | USD 238.55 | USD 243.21 | 3,336,900 | |
| USD 197.00 | USD 203.18 | USD 195.31 | USD 200.25 | 1,419,400 | |
| USD 190.59 | USD 193.00 | USD 185.23 | USD 185.83 | 1,568,200 | |
| USD 203.58 | USD 206.00 | USD 198.86 | USD 200.35 | 1,621,300 | |
| USD 196.41 | USD 197.73 | USD 194.13 | USD 195.86 | 1,687,600 | |
| USD 234.33 | USD 240.84 | USD 231.17 | USD 234.60 | 2,629,800 | |
| USD 302.65 | USD 313.75 | USD 297.25 | USD 306.79 | 5,993,400 | |
| USD 305.44 | USD 320.95 | USD 302.00 | USD 318.25 | 2,702,100 | |
| USD 272.67 | USD 275.94 | USD 264.04 | USD 273.51 | 2,060,500 | |
| USD 231.99 | USD 241.00 | USD 231.13 | USD 232.08 | 1,417,500 | |
| USD 207.15 | USD 215.94 | USD 203.77 | USD 211.99 | 2,320,200 | |
| USD 217.99 | USD 242.18 | USD 213.55 | USD 232.73 | 5,069,600 | |
| USD 225.36 | USD 226.39 | USD 216.90 | USD 217.85 | 1,902,100 | |
| USD 199.00 | USD 202.61 | USD 198.20 | USD 199.65 | 1,690,700 | |
| USD 193.15 | USD 203.52 | USD 192.72 | USD 201.16 | 2,660,000 | |
| USD 174.97 | USD 178.27 | USD 173.10 | USD 174.61 | 1,902,900 | |
| USD 176.31 | USD 176.31 | USD 169.89 | USD 171.80 | 1,937,100 | |
| USD 172.00 | USD 172.41 | USD 165.86 | USD 168.15 | 2,336,500 | |
| USD 184.77 | USD 187.83 | USD 181.10 | USD 186.20 | 1,079,975 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
US-based CdTe thin-film PV manufacturer with vertically integrated operations and a global, high-value module recycling program.
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Its cadmium-telluride thin-film modules avoid polysilicon, sharply reducing exposure to the Xinjiang forced-labor risks that plague much of the solar supply chain.
- As the largest Western-Hemisphere module maker, it offers domestic, ESG-compliant supply that has made it a preferred partner for major corporate clean-energy buyers.
- It operates module recycling and is researching higher-efficiency perovskite films, reflecting a lifecycle and circular-economy orientation that ESG investors value.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Cadmium telluride is a heavy-metal technology, so the company's long-term ESG case depends heavily on rigorous recycling and end-of-life handling to prevent contamination.
- Revenue is heavily dependent on US policy, tariffs, and tax credits, making demand and pricing vulnerable to political shifts despite strong underlying clean-energy fundamentals.
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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown
Synthesized multi-provider rating across Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance dimensions.
Audited Methodology
Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Data integrity and methodology
MSCI and Sustainalytics ratings are shown separately with their own observation dates; they are not blended into one score, and providers can disagree. Market quotes are delayed or last-close values, and every snapshot states its source and observation time. Read the full rating methodology.
Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
Core balance sheet and equity valuation metrics sourced from corporate filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.
Is First Solar, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Energy?
Independent benchmark status for First Solar, Inc. is evaluated relative to Energy peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for First Solar, Inc.?
Key material risks for First Solar, Inc. include: Cadmium telluride is a heavy-metal technology, so the company's long-term ESG case depends heavily on rigorous recycling and end-of-life handling to prevent contamination.; Revenue is heavily dependent on US policy, tariffs, and tax credits, making demand and pricing vulnerable to political shifts despite strong underlying clean-energy fundamentals.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.