First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) EPS (Basic): CHF12.39 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is First Solar EPS (Basic)?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR -0.24% 91 EPS (Basic) is CHF12.39 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF221.79. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

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

First Solar's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.60. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.61.

During the past 12 months, First Solar's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 31.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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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.

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First Solar EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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First Solar EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

First Solar's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(1217.846	-	0)	/	107.235
	=	11.36

First Solar's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(272.893	-	0)	/	107.355
	=	2.54

EPS (Basic) 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 CHF12.39

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What does a EPS (Basic) of CHF12.39 mean?

First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a EPS (Basic) of CHF12.39 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.

Is First Solar's EPS (Basic) too high?

First Solar's current EPS (Basic) is CHF12.39. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to NXT and ENPH?

First Solar's EPS (Basic) of CHF12.39 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Semiconductors company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current EPS (Basic) is CHF12.39. 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 EPS (Basic) of CHF12.39. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF221.79, compared to a current price of CHF207.07 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is CHF12.39. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current EPS (Basic) is CHF12.39 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 CHF207.07 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF221.79.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

EPS (Basic): CHF12.39
GF Value™: CHF221.79 vs. price of CHF207.07 (6.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 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

Industry Technology Semiconductors

Comparable Companies NXT ENPH SEDG RUN SHLS ARRY CSIQ JKS TOYO TYGO SHSE:600438 NSE:WAAREEENER SHSE:688223 SHSE:688472 SZSE:002056 SHSE:688599 NSE:PREMIERENE XKRX:009830 SZSE:002459 SHSE:600732

Other Exchanges FSLR:USA FSLR:Mexico 1FSLR:Italy 0R06:UK F3A:Germany FSLR34:Brazil FSLR:Austria FSLR:Argentina

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

Website https://www.firstsolar.com

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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