--- title: "Insider Decision: Alexander Bradley Offloads $625K Worth Of First Solar Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277800299.md" description: "On March 4, Alexander Bradley, CFO of First Solar, sold 3,194 shares worth $625,800, as disclosed in an SEC filing. First Solar's shares rose by 0.79% to $199.1. The company, a leader in thin-film solar technology, reported a revenue growth of 79.67% but has a low gross margin of 38.29% and an EPS of 4.25, below industry averages. Its P/E ratio of 13.9 and P/S ratio of 4.07 suggest a potentially undervalued stock. Insider trading can influence investment decisions but should be analyzed comprehensively." datetime: "2026-03-04T15:01:37.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277800299.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277800299.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277800299.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277800299.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277800299.md) # Insider Decision: Alexander Bradley Offloads $625K Worth Of First Solar Stock On March 4, a recent SEC filing unveiled that **Alexander Bradley**, Chief Financial Officer at **First Solar** (NASDAQ:FSLR) made an insider sell. **What Happened:** Bradley's decision to sell 3,194 shares of **First Solar** was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $625,800. Monitoring the market, **First Solar**'s shares up by 0.79% at $199.1 during Wednesday's morning. ### Delving into First Solar's Background First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India. ### First Solar's Financial Performance **Revenue Growth:** First Solar displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately **79.67%**. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector. **Holistic Profitability Examination:** - Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 38.29%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers. - Earnings per Share (EPS): First Solar's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 4.25. **Debt Management:** With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of **0.1**, First Solar adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management. **Evaluating Valuation:** - Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 13.9 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for First Solar's stock. - Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 4.07, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance. - EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 8.82 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers. **Market Capitalization Perspectives:** The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale. ### Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis. From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction. A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock. While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors. ### A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes Navigating through the landscape of transactions, investors often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A **P** in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while **S** signifies a sale. Transaction code **C** signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code **A** denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company. Check Out The Full List Of First Solar's Insider Trades. _This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor._ ### Related Stocks - [First Solar, Inc. 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