First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-08T04:03:52+00:00

First Solar's shares fell 6.7% to $218.73 amid increased trading and heightened competition from Tesla's solar initiatives. Investors are anticipating First Solar's upcoming earnings report on February 24, which will address policy changes in the U.S. solar market.

NodeGuardian

2026-02-08 04:03:52

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First Solar (FSLR) shares dropped 6.7% to $218.73 on Friday, finishing a volatile week with increased trading volume. This decline comes as Tesla accelerates its solar hiring initiatives to meet Elon Musk’s ambitious 100-gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing target, intensifying competition in the sector. Investors are now keenly awaiting First Solar’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report, including 2026 guidance, scheduled for February 24th, especially given recent policy changes affecting the U.S. solar market.

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