Weekly Recap | First Solar -0.38%, shares hit 52-week low
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.First Solar (FSLR) slipped 0.38% this week to close at $171.99, slightly ahead of the S&P 500, which fell 0.47%. It was a choppy week: shares opened lower on Monday, rallied to a high of $177.05 on Wednesday, pulled back to $168.63 on Thursday, then recovered modestly into Friday’s close at $171.99. Weekly range was $168.628 to $178.43, with an amplitude of 5.56%. There was no major company-specific catalyst, and the stock largely tracked the broader market.
The Week
First Solar (FSLR) slipped 0.38% this week to close at $171.99, slightly ahead of the S&P 500, which fell 0.47%. It was a choppy week: shares opened lower on Monday, rallied to a high of $177.05 on Wednesday, pulled back to $168.63 on Thursday, then recovered modestly into Friday’s close at $171.99. Weekly range was $168.628 to $178.43, with an amplitude of 5.56%. There was no major company-specific catalyst, and the stock largely tracked the broader market.
Analyst Ratings
As of 23 October 2026, 37 brokers cover the stock: 17 rate it buy, 10 overweight, 8 hold, 1 underweight, and 1 has no opinion, with no sell ratings. The consensus rating is buy, with a consensus target of $273.67, about 59.1% above the latest price. Targets range widely from $191 to $402, signalling a wide spread of views. Within the semiconductor manufacturers industry, the stock ranks 9th out of 78 by rating.
The Week Ahead
Next week brings US macro data on 27 October, including durable goods orders, consumer confidence, and housing prices, which may shape sentiment toward clean energy. On 29 October after market close, First Solar reports fiscal Q3 2026 results; analysts estimate EPS of $4.64 and revenue of $1.289 billion.
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