First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

Information Technology ยท Semiconductors & Related Devices

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since November 17, 2006. SentiSense covers First Solar, Inc. in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices. Mark R. Widmar is its chief executive officer. The company reports 7,900 employees, and its corporate website is www.firstsolar.com.

About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems primarily for use in utility-scale projects. Its modules use cadmium telluride, rather than the crystalline silicon used by most of the industry to convert sunlight into electricity. The technology does not rely on Chinese crystalline silicon supply chains. Its primary manufacturing is in the US. It has additional factories in India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its primary markets are the US and India.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 993 institutions reported holding FSLR, with 97.9 million shares worth $22.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 1 opened a new position in FSLR and 4 added shares during the quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does First Solar, Inc. do?

First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems primarily for use in utility-scale projects.

What sector is FSLR in?

SentiSense classifies First Solar, Inc. in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices.

Where does FSLR stock trade?

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since November 17, 2006.

Who is the CEO of First Solar, Inc.?

Mark R. Widmar is the chief executive officer of First Solar, Inc..