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Oct 31, 2025 4:00 PM

Why Are First Solar Shares Surging On Friday?

First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) shares are surging on Friday. On Thursday after market close, the company reported third-quarter FY25 earnings results.

Earnings Results

The company reported sales of $1.6 billion, beating the consensus of $1.56 billion, while EPS of $4.24 missed the consensus of $4.30.

First Solar narrowed its FY25 EPS guidance to $14.00–$15.00 from $13.50–$16.50 (vs. $15.18 consensus) and its sales outlook to $4.95 billion–$5.20 billion from $4.90 billion–$5.70 billion (vs. $5.28 billion consensus).

The company reported record module shipments of 5.3 GW and secured 2.7 GW in new ...