About First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
First Solar, Inc. is a Solar company operating in the Technology sector.
FSLR trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $174.40
- Market Cap
- $18.74B
- 52-Week High
- $320.95
- 52-Week Low
- $165.86
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Solar
$1,000 Invested in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
How much would $1,000 invested in FSLR be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in FSLR 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in 2025 would be worth $747 as of November 2026, representing a -25.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in FSLR 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in 2023 would be worth $1,154 as of November 2026, representing a +15.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in FSLR 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in 2021 would be worth $1,599 as of November 2026, representing a +59.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in FSLR 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in 2016 would be worth $4,128 as of November 2026, representing a +312.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in FSLR at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) at IPO would be worth $7,049 as of November 2026, representing a +604.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 19+ years (239 months), First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has averaged a monthly return of +2.15% with a median return of +0.55%. The stock had 123 positive months (51%) and 116 negative months (49%). The best month in FSLR's history was April 2013 with a +72.7% return, while the worst was September 2011 at -36.8%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.2%), and September the weakest (-1.7%).
FSLR's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +253.5%, and the worst was 2011 at -111.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 20 years of trading history, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has delivered an average annual return of +49.39% with a median return of +0.22%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.23%. The stock posted gains in 10 years (50%) and losses in 10 years (50%).
FSLR's best year was 2007 with a +795.24% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -74.06%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. FSLR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -33.24% | $261.23 | $174.40 |
| 2025 | +48.22% | $176.24 | $261.23 |
| 2024 | +2.30% | $172.28 | $176.24 |
| 2023 | +15.01% | $149.79 | $172.28 |
| 2022 | +71.86% | $87.16 | $149.79 |
| 2021 | -11.89% | $98.92 | $87.16 |
| 2020 | +76.77% | $55.96 | $98.92 |
| 2019 | +31.79% | $42.46 | $55.96 |
| 2018 | -37.11% | $67.52 | $42.46 |
| 2017 | +110.41% | $32.09 | $67.52 |
| 2016 | -51.37% | $65.99 | $32.09 |
| 2015 | +47.96% | $44.60 | $65.99 |
| 2014 | -18.37% | $54.64 | $44.60 |
| 2013 | +77.06% | $30.86 | $54.64 |
| 2012 | -8.59% | $33.76 | $30.86 |
| 2011 | -74.06% | $130.14 | $33.76 |
| 2010 | -3.88% | $135.40 | $130.14 |
| 2009 | -1.86% | $137.96 | $135.40 |
| 2008 | -48.36% | $267.14 | $137.96 |
| 2007 | +795.24% | $29.84 | $267.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FSLR
What sector is FSLR in? ▼
FSLR operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Solar industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has FSLR performed historically? ▼
Over 20 years of trading history, FSLR has posted gains in 10 years (50% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +795.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in FSLR? ▼
You can invest in FSLR through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold FSLR.
Last updated: 11/1/2026