First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF12.35 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
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Price CHF171.68
GF Value CHF217.79
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What is First Solar Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR +2.59% 91 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF217.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks worse than 132275% on this metric.

First Solar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.54. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.35.

First Solar's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.54. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.39.

First Solar's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.60. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.61.

During the past 12 months, First Solar's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 31.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, First Solar's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.30% per year. The lowest was -38.60% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.


First Solar  (XSWX:FSLR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


First Solar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


First Solar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Solar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.03 -0.38 6.69 10.72 11.32

First Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.72 2.59 3.38 3.86 2.54

XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, RUN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


First Solar PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's PE Ratio falls into.


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First Solar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.

First Solar's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(1217.846-0)/107.537
=11.32

First Solar's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(272.893-0)/107.623
=2.54

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF12.35

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.

What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.35 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.35 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is First Solar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
First Solar's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.35. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 756 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places First Solar in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Solar stock overvalued right now?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF12.35. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF217.79, compared to a current price of CHF171.68 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.35. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF12.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF171.68 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF217.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF12.35
  • GF Value™: CHF217.79 vs. price of CHF171.68 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FSLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Solar Business Description

Address 4300 East Camelback Road, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85018
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.
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