First Solar Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $200 Calls at the Bid: 200 vs 236 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $200 Calls at the Bid: 200 @ $38.95 vs 236 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$180.055

First Solar Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $270 Puts at the Bid: 350 vs 23 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $270 Puts at the Bid: 350 @ $96.95 vs 23 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$183.01

First Solar Option Alert: Jan 16 $180 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 2070 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Jan 16 $180 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $22.4 vs 2070 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$182.745

First Solar Option Alert: Dec 19 $150 Puts at the Ask: 2525 vs 11060 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Dec 19 $150 Puts at the Ask: 2525 @ $8.1 vs 11060 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$186.365

First Solar Option Alert: Dec 19 $180 Puts at the Ask: 800 vs 173 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Dec 19 $180 Puts at the Ask: 800 @ $20.85 vs 173 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$184.0

First Solar Option Alert: Mar 20 $120 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 1050 vs 1524 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Mar 20 $120 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 1050 @ $5.6 vs 1524 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$179.65

First Solar Option Alert: Jun 18 $130 Puts Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 759 vs 200 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

First Solar Option Alert: Jun 18 $130 Puts Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 759 @ $10.67 vs 200 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$178.765

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$181.0K</td>
<td>188.8K</td>
<td>292.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>948</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $181.0K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 188883 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 292224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 202 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.3K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8085 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TER (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $649.0 per contract. There were 9987 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 5196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $1445.0 per contract. There were 1066 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2847 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $61.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.3K, with a price of $443.0 per contract. There were 2358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1979 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on August 22, 2025. This event was a transfer of 76 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 170 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 9556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 1127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1091 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 51 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 15681 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 948 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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While investor appetite for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-esg-stocks">ESG stocks</a> has ebbed and flowed since its 2021 boom, First Solar has emerged as a stock with plenty to offer as net-zero initiatives are set to support future growth.&nbsp;
First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) has endured a turbulent H1 2025 amid widespread economic uncertainty but has mounted a strong rebound from April lows to receive a fresh analyst upgrade.&nbsp;
FSLR ended Q2 2025 nearly 30% higher, with Roth Capital <a href="https://www.asktraders.com/analysis/first-solar-fslr-gains-momentum-as-analysts-raise-target-in-earnings-preview/">raising its price target</a> for the stock to $225 from $200, with analysts citing prospective benefits from the implementation of President Trump's ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' as a key driver of growth.&nbsp;
However, it's First Solar's <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-solar-ubiqd-sign-long-135815020.html">groundbreaking agreement</a> with nanotechnology supplier UbiQD that could be the strongest long-term driver of growth for the stock.&nbsp;
With a market capitalization of almost $20 billion, First Solar is one of the world's largest renewable energy stocks and is in a strong position to remain a leader in solar energy long into the future as a result of its innovative supply chain.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Embracing Nanotechnology</h2>
On July 9, 2025, UbiQD announced a multi-year exclusive agreement to deliver its unique quantum dot (QD) nanotechnology to First Solar, in what could be a transformative development for businesses seeking to use solar power to deliver their net-zero commitments in the future.&nbsp;
The partnership will see the incorporation of QD materials into First Solar's thin-film bifacial photovoltaic modules in what will be the first high-volume supply agreement outside the display industry. It's expected that the technology will maximize the effectiveness of solar panels for utility-scale applications. 
Crucially, the exclusive partnership can help to solidify First Solar's position as a market leader in manufacturing solar panels for customers in the United States and beyond, and may help the firm to gain an edge over rivals like China's Sungrow Power Supply and Saudi Arabia's ACWA POWER Company.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Benefiting From Trump's Bill</h2>
While Trump's ‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46594057/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-fuels-atts-5g-fiber-expansion-we-intend-to-invest-more-rapidly-in-next-generation-networks">One Big Beautiful Bill Act</a>' will introduce severe headwinds for solar companies, eliminating the residential solar tax credit after 2025 and forcing commercial projects leveraging the 45Y or 48E tax credits to begin construction by 2026 to claim eligibility or be in service by the end of 2027 if construction starts later, the changes may be beneficial for First Solar.&nbsp;
Rather than its peers, First Solar's core business model is focused on the commercial market, meaning that the phase out of the residential solar tax credit carries far less of an impact.&nbsp;
Additionally, a recent update in legislation focused on introducing tax credits for subcomponents that are produced in the same facility as the larger components in which they're integrated can provide a competitive advantage for First Solar.&nbsp;
First Solar's more domestic-focused supply chain means that the stock is in a strong position to thrive in the era of Trump 2.0, while other solar firms rely on sourcing components from China amid the ongoing danger of trade uncertainty.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FSLR as a Long-Term Hold</h2>
As an ESG stock that's inspiring plenty of investor and analyst optimism alike when looking to the future, First Solar appears to be a stock with plenty of long-term potential as a stock to buy and hold.&nbsp;
Even discounting the net-zero ambitions of nations and organizations globally that FSLR can support, the stock appears to be an attractive value from a price-to-earnings (P/E) perspective.&nbsp;
FSLR's Forward P/E ratio of 15.55, recorded at the end of July, sits at a slight discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 15.86, which is highly unusual for a stock that's clearly positioning itself as a market leader supported by an exclusive supplier technology agreement. 
However, this lower P/E for First Solar reflects the risks associated with the stock in an industry that President Trump has long been skeptical of. The uncertainty surrounding the lengths that the president will go to in disregarding ESG stocks could see fresh struggles for First Solar emerge with little warning.&nbsp;
There's also the matter of the company&#8217;s upcoming Q2 earnings, in which Zach's consensus estimates suggest the company will post earnings of $2.68 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 17.5%. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finding Value</h2>
Adopting a more long-term outlook, FSLR can certainly achieve Roth Capital&#8217;s price targets of $225, but I believe that the advantages held in the stock's unique new supplier agreement with UbiQD and its advantageous position off the back of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill deliver a fair value closer to $250.
First Solar will reach its potential faster provided that more investors embrace ESG integration into their portfolios by observing sustainability trends throughout Wall Street and beyond. 
In Q2 2025, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/07/46683483/sp-500-is-more-concentrated-than-ever-heres-what-100k-in-its-top-10-stocks-since-2021-would-be-worth-today">S&amp;P 500</a> index was level-pegging with the S&amp;P 500, posting 9.02% growth compared to 9.59%, respectively.&nbsp;
Despite this, it's the long-term sustainability commitments of the nation&#8217;s First Solar supplies that hold the key to its future growth. With the stock's key markets, the United States and France, both pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the leading solar stock is in a strong position to experience significant growth as initiatives ramp up.
Disclosure:&nbsp;On the date of publication, Dmytro Spilka did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer. Dmytro Spilka does not intend to make a trade in any of the securities mentioned above in the next 72 hours.
Benzinga Disclaimer: This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#8217;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.89%. Currently, First Solar has a market capitalization of $19.39 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FSLR: If an investor had bought $1000 of FSLR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,912.30 today based on a price of $180.84 for FSLR at the time of writing.
<h3>First Solar's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In First Solar 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) shares are tumbling Wednesday after the company reported second-quarter results and issued guidance with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46560069/enphase-energy-beats-q2-earnings-soft-q3-outlook-weighs-on-shares">midpoint below estimates</a>.
Enphase Earnings: Enphase Energy beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter with revenue of $363.15 million versus expectations of $359.26 million, and adjusted earnings per share of 69 cents versus estimates of 63 cents. 
U.S. revenue increased approximately 3% quarter-over-quarter and revenues in Europe increased approximately 11% sequentially, fueled by higher microinverter and battery sales.
Despite the better-than-expected results, Enphase Energy shares are selling off on Wednesday after the midpoint of the company's third-quarter guidance came in softer than what analysts were anticipating. Enphase guided for third-quarter revenue of $330 million to $370 million versus estimates of $363.25 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
BofA Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained Enphase with an Underperform rating on Wednesday and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$31&nbsp;to&nbsp;$30, which may be adding to the selling pressure. 
Solar stocks have underperformed so far this year driven by fears regarding tax credit changes. The signing of the &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; earlier this month confirmed that the residential solar tax credit&nbsp;will be phased out at the end of the year. 
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-23/china-s-june-solar-installations-plummet-as-new-rules-take-hold?embedded-checkout=true">reported</a> this week that solar installations in June were down 85% month-over-month in China. The slowdown follows an installations surge earlier this year driven by anticipation of policy deadlines and was largely expected. 
Still, several solar names are facing selling pressure on Wednesday. Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) was down 3.32% at last check, SolarEdge Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) was down about 7% and First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) was down approximately 1.5% at the time of publication.
ENPH Price Action: Enphase Energy shares were down 14.8% at $36.20 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Enphase Energy is currently experiencing significant downward momentum, with the stock trading below its 50-day moving average of $42.30, indicating a bearish trend. Key support is observed at the 52-week low of $33.01, while resistance remains at the 50-day moving average.
Wednesday&#8217;s trading volume of 12.46 million shares is notably higher than the average of 8.76 million suggesting increased selling pressure. Intraday, the stock opened at $40.03, reached a high of $40.29, and fell to a low of $36.51, reflecting a volatile session with a bearish bias.
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B of A Securities analyst Dimple Gosai maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $201.

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The alternative energy sector continues to face some uncertainties after President Donald Trump signed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/25/07/46215083/how-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-impacts-snap-medicaid-taxes-and-student-loans">the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB)</a>.
The Treasury Department has yet to review safe harbor guidelines, and there could be "potential changes to timelines, minimum capex, or definitions of beginning/continuing construction," according to JPMorgan.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/587781de5064ed0001730076/mark-strouse">Analyst Mark Strouse</a> named three stocks as his top picks, citing "U.S. manufacturing, diversified end markets, and/or long-term cash flow visibility."
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
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<li>First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): Overweight rating and price target of $208. The company is booked through 2026 and partially into 2030, Strouse said. While the 45X manufacturing credits remain unchanged in OBBB, the new restrictions on FEOC (foreign entities of concern) could lift average selling prices, he added. Section 232 tariffs (primarily targeting steel and aluminum imports) and AD/CVD (anti-dumping/countervailing duty) tariffs could boost demand and prices, the analyst stated. He expects bookings activity to resume over the coming quarters.</li>
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<li>HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>): Overweight rating and price target of $42. The company has exposure to diversified end markets, with stable project spreads despite higher cost of capital, Strouse said. He considers HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital's three-year financial targets as conservative, given the credit rating upgrade in mid-2024.</li>
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<li>Brookfield Renewable Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>) and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>): BEPC has a price target of $38 and BEP has a price target of $29. Brookfield Renewable's "scale and diversification provide relative safe haven," the analyst stated. The company has enough liquidity to acquire "quality businesses and platforms that lack access to growth capital," he further wrote.</li>
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Price Action: At the time of publication on Tuesday:
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<li>Shares of First Solar haddeclined by 0.39% to $177.64.</li>
<li>HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital's stock had climbed 3.44% to $27.64.</li>
<li>Brookfield Renewable's shares had risen by 0.47% to $36.24.</li>
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JP Morgan analyst Mark Strouse maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $200 to $208.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $208

In the preceding three months, 21 analysts have released ratings for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for First Solar, revealing an average target of $202.3, a high estimate of $278.00, and a low estimate of $100.00. This current average has decreased by 5.08% from the previous average price target of $213.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753120836_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive First Solar is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$203.00</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maheep Mandloi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$278.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maheep Mandloi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Fleishman</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gordon Johnson</td>
<td>GLJ Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$172.37</td>
<td>$172.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maheep Mandloi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$251.00</td>
<td>$259.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$237.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sophie Karp</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to First Solar. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of First Solar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for First Solar's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of First Solar's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on First Solar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know First Solar Better</h2>
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.
<h3>First Solar: Delving into Financials</h3>
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.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, First Solar showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.35% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 24.81%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Solar's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.59%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): First Solar's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.73%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: First Solar's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.08, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Expert Outlook: First Solar Through The Eyes Of 21 Analysts

Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $186 to $203.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $203

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>81.7K</td>
<td>42.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>29.1K</td>
<td>16.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>33.3K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>35.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CIFR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>803</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$89.3K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>655</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 755 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 110 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 81726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42589 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 430 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.1K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 29167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 29790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $510.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 33394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8541 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 97 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 35005 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3870 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1710 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.4K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 3813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1755 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CIFR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1425 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 7881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1507 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $19.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 4410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BTBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 16562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.3K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 11447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FSLR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for First Solar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $630,587, and 9 are calls, amounting to $288,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $150.0 and $220.0 for First Solar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for First Solar options trades today is 1777.38 with a total volume of 3,163.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for First Solar's big money trades within a strike price range of $150.0 to $220.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>First Solar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752850940_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$65.85</td>
<td>$64.85</td>
<td>$64.85</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$291.8K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td>982</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$13.26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of First Solar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>First Solar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 575,271, the price of FSLR is up 0.42% at $174.28. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $224.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on First Solar with a target price of $278. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $194. 
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A group of U.S. solar panel manufacturers has called on the Commerce Department&nbsp;to impose tariffs on imports&nbsp;from Indonesia, India, and Laos. The manufacturers allege that these countries are saturating the market with low-cost goods.
What Happened: The group, known as the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, which includes First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), Qcells, the solar division of Hanwha from Korea, Talon PV and Mission Solar, accuses these countries of selling solar cells below production cost in the U.S. market.
The petition also alleges that Chinese-owned firms have relocated production to Indonesia and Laos to evade U.S. tariffs and accuses Indian manufacturers of similar practices.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/FSLR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSLR stock here</a>.
The group has previously succeeded in securing tariffs on imports from Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. The petition claims that imports from the three nations under scrutiny increased from $289 million in 2022 to $1.6 billion last year.
&#8220;We&nbsp;have always said, vigorous enforcement&nbsp;of our trade laws is&nbsp;critical to the success of&nbsp;this industry," said&nbsp;Tim Brightbill, lead attorney for&nbsp;the petitioners.
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Why It Matters: U.S. solar manufacturing capacity has expanded notably since the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act introduced tax credits to encourage reduced dependence on Chinese-made products. However, the current production levels still fall short of meeting the overall demand of the U.S. solar market. 
Earlier in July, President Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8216;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8217; was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46300815/solar-stocks-get-a-reprieve-as-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-lands-softer-than-feared">expected to impact</a>&nbsp;the renewable energy sector. However, the impact on key players was predicted to be less severe than initially feared.
Notably, Chinese solar companies are facing growing challenges in the U.S. due to rising anti-China sentiment and stricter regulations. Before that, in May, the security of U.S. solar companies was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45429266/solar-security-alert-communication-devices-discovered-in-chinese-inverters-heres-the-stocks-that-could-be-affected">brought into focus</a>&nbsp;as Chinese polysilicon communication devices were found in critical renewable energy infrastructure, sparking national security concerns.
A newly signed tax and spending bill under President Trump further tightens restrictions on Chinese involvement in the American energy sector, alongside a Section 232 investigation into Chinese polysilicon.
Despite these challenges, the U.S. solar industry has continued to grow, with the Commerce Department&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-solar-panel-makers-seek-tariffs-imports-indonesia-india-laos-2025-07-17/">expected to decide</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;whether to initiate an investigation&nbsp;into imposing tariffs within 20 days.
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First Solar, Other US Solar Firms Urge Trump Administration To Impose Tariffs On Solar Cell Imports From Indonesia, India, Laos

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $192 to $194.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $194

Mizuho analyst Maheep Mandloi maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $275 to $278.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on First Solar, Raises Price Target to $278

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CoreWeave, Mobileye And First Solar Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (July 7-July 11): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with FSLR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for First Solar.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 61% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $932,449, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $141,437.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $200.0 for First Solar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for First Solar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across First Solar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $100.0 to $200.0, over the past month.
<h3>First Solar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752256836_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">390</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$124.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$122.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">728</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">652</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">304</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
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.
<h3>Current Position of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 985,224, the price of FSLR is down -1.83% at $162.07. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $200.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on First Solar with a target price of $200. 
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Additionally, the companies expanded their photovoltaic module R&amp;D collaboration focused on optimizing performance of utility-scale solar

UbiQD Enters Into Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement To Supply Flourescent QD Technology To First Solar

Renewable energy specialists like First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) are feeling the heat following President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46274724/donald-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-could-make-these-electric-vehicles-much-more-expensive-for-you">signing a tax and spending bill</a>, known as the "Big Beautiful Bill." Unfortunately, enterprises associated with clean energy — particularly solar-related companies — don't view the law quite as favorably. On Tuesday afternoon, FSLR stock found itself down more than 5%, with the bulls struggling to find a floor. Still, there could be a high-risk opportunity in the malaise.
Granted, the situation doesn't look at all pleasant for First Solar — let's just keep it on the real here. Late Monday, Trump signed an executive order to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46298744/solar-stocks-sink-trump-slashes-green-tax-breaks">fast-track the end of clean-electricity tax credits</a> for solar and wind projects. This mandate eliminates the credits within 45 days after the "beautiful" bill goes into effect, likely before the end of 2025.
Notably, the executive order reiterated Trump's opposition to providing subsidies for what he calls "expensive and unreliable" energy sources like solar and wind. True to form, the aforementioned bill also effectively eliminates the $7,500 tax credit for new, U.S.-made electric vehicles. In essence, the president is going after the foundation of green policies, instead <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46271577/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-slashes-solar-incentives-cathie-woods-ark-says-nuclear-may-now-be-cheapest-option-oklo-smr-ltbr-and-other-stocks-in-focus">relying on hydrocarbons and nuclear power</a> to meet U.S. energy needs.
As inauspicious as circumstances are for FSLR stock, there's also a case to be made that First Solar is the best house on the worst block. To be sure, Trump's attack on green energy represents a clear headwind. At the same time, First Solar is primarily focused on utility-scale projects, which by nature are larger, longer-term contracts.
It's also worth pointing out that among the largest solar manufacturers, First Solar is the only entity <a href="https://investor.firstsolar.com/why-invest/default.aspx">headquartered</a> in the U.S. In addition, the company does not have any manufacturing facilities in China. Should tariffs and tensions ratchet up again, First Solar may benefit from pricing power protection.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Narrowing Down A Strategy For First Solar</h2>
While investors can pore over newspaper clippings and absorb soundbites, these activities don't provide any specific guidance for options traders. It's here that market participants with a short-term focus look at the charts for potential clues or patterns ala technical analysis. Unfortunately, it's difficult to distinguish between meaningful insights and apophenia.
To uncover the existence of exploitable patterns, we must first strip all the random, "analog" noise that price action generates and get down to root sources, essentially answering this question: was the market a net buyer or net seller? By converting price action into market breadth — or sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions — noise price fluctuations become digital codes.
Now, here's where the science part comes in. If the market was truly random, then the probability of upside would hover around 50%, no matter what time interval or sentiment regime we focused on. For instance, the odds of a coin toss flipped on Monday would have the same probability (assuming identical conditions) as one flipped on Friday.
The above thought experiment comes to an obvious conclusion: we all know that coin tosses are random. However, FSLR stock is a different animal.
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In the trailing two months, the price action of FSLR can be characterized as a "6-4-U" sequence: six up weeks, four down weeks, with a positive trajectory across the 10-week period. Again, if the market were truly random, then any other 10-week sequence — 5-5-D, 7-3-U, 4-6-D, whatever — would feature roughly the same forward probability ratio.
That's not what we see at all. In the case of the 6-4-U sequence, in 60.71% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 3.61%. Should the bulls maintain control of the market over the next three weeks, a push toward the $175 level could be in the cards.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rolling The Dice On First Solar</h2>
Using the market intelligence above, the 172.50/175 bull call spread expiring July 25 appears enticing. This transaction involves buying the $172.50 call and simultaneously selling the $175 call, for a net debit paid of $125 (the most that can be lost in the trade). Should FSLR stock rise through the short strike price ($175) at expiration, the maximum reward is $125, a payout of 100%.
A word of caution is necessary. Based purely on past analogs, the statistical response to the 6-4-U sequence would put FSLR stock a bit shy of the $175 target by July 25. However, in my opinion, the "Big Beautiful Bill" represents an extraordinary event. As such, I would anticipate a not-so-ordinary response. It's speculation, admittedly, but it's backed by a reasonable assumption.
Further, as a baseline, the statistical chance that FSLR stock will rise on any given week is only 51.61%. With the flashing of the 6-4-U sequence providing better odds, an incentive exists for a debit-based bullish strategy. Combined with the prospect of investors perceiving First Solar's red ink as an opportunity, FSLR seems compelling right now.
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Options Corner: Why First Solar Can Trump The "Beautiful" Blow To Clean Energy

U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious following a series of letters from the White House to major trading partners, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">outlining sweeping new tariffs. </a>
The real market action unfolded in commodities, with copper surging 10% after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports starting today.
The industrial metal jumped to $5.52 per pound, hitting a new all-time high and marking its biggest one-day gain since October 2008.
During a Cabinet meeting, Trump stated: "Some letters are at a 60%, 70% rate.&#8221; He said to be announcing new tariff measures on pharmaceuticals — possibly a 200% tariff.
He added that trade relations with China have been "very fair" recently, noting a strong working relationship.
While Trump reiterated openness to trade negotiations, he emphasized that the U.S. will not extend the August deadline for reciprocal tariffs to take effect.
Commenting on the European Union, Trump said: "The EU has been speaking to us. President von der Leyen has been very nice lately, but they've treated us badly until recently. We're probably two days away from sending the EU letter. A letter is a deal."
At 1:40 p.m. ET, the S&amp;P 500 was flat at 6,220, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.1% to 22,710, while small caps led the way with the Russell 2000 rising 0.9%.
Energy stocks outperformed as oil prices climbed 1.4% for a second straight session, topping $68 — a two-week high.
Treasury yields also moved higher, with the 10-year rising five basis points to 4.43% and the 30-year yield climbing to 4.96%.
The U.S. dollar remained steady, while gold fell 0.8% to $3,308 per ounce. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded around $109,125.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>% change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,233.89</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,710.77</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,229.74</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,254.05</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) flattened at $570.48.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.3% lower to $442.54.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $533.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.9% to $221.73.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2.8%; the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) dropped 12%, while Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) fell 4.5% and First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) declined 6% after President Trump signed an order slashing tax credits for wind and solar energy.</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) jumped 4.4%, benefiting from a sharp spike in copper prices following the newly announced tariffs.</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) sank 15% after Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now allow lenders to adopt the VantageScore 4.0 credit scoring model.</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) rallied 7.5% after Citigroup raised its price target on the stock from $21 to $24.</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) declined 3.5% — its worst session since April — after HSBC downgraded the bank from Hold to Reduce and lifted its price target from $237 to $259.</li>
<li>Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) fell 4.3% to $145.81 after Guggenheim downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell, setting a price target of $105.</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) surged 7.4% after JPMorgan increased its price target from $40 to $42 while maintaining a Neutral rating.</li>
<li>Other oil and gas majors advanced amid rising crude prices: Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/07/46304047/energy-etfs-in-focus-after-exxon-flags-1-5-billion-profit-hit">rose</a> 2.8%, Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) gained 3.5%, and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) climbed 4.3%. 


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