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title: "FSLR: Gross margin surged to 57.3% in Q2 2026 as tariff refunds and credits offset lower sales"
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description: "First Solar (FSLR) reported a gross margin surge to 57.3% in Q2 2026, driven by tariff refunds and Section 45X credits, despite a 3.7% YoY sales decline. Net income reached $422.6 million. The company prepaid its India Credit Facility and expanded U.S. manufacturing. Key risks include legal disputes, trade policy changes, and supply chain uncertainties."
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# FSLR: Gross margin surged to 57.3% in Q2 2026 as tariff refunds and credits offset lower sales

Q2 2026 saw a 3.7% year-over-year sales decline but a sharp rise in gross margin to 57.3%, driven by tariff refunds and Section 45X credits. Net income rose to $422.6 million, and the company prepaid its India Credit Facility while expanding U.S. manufacturing. Risks include legal disputes, evolving trade policies, and supply chain uncertainties.

Original document: First Solar, Inc. \[FSLR\] SEC 10-Q Quarterly Report — Jul. 30 2026

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