Time To Buy First Solar Stock?

  • First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has recorded a 9% year-to-date increase (May 13), considerably outperforming the S&P 500′s growth, drawing renewed attention from investors focused on renewable energy. Although the company's Q1 earnings did not meet expectations, reporting earnings per share of $1.95 compared to the expected $2.50, and revenue of $844.57 million relative to a forecast of $866.19 million, First Solar increased its gross margin to 41%, up from 37% in the previous quarter.