First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) YoY EPS Growth: -87.90% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
89 GF Score
Price CHF192.04
GF Value CHF147.51
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What is First Solar YoY EPS Growth?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR +12.41% 89 YoY EPS Growth is -87.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF147.51. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. First Solar's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -87.90%.

First Solar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.31.

First Solar YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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First Solar Quarterly Data
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First Solar YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

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

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(11.324-10.717)/ | 10.717 |
=5.66 %

First Solar's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.313-2.586)/ | 2.586 |
=-87.90 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -87.90% mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a YoY EPS Growth of -87.90% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's YoY EPS Growth too high?
First Solar's current YoY EPS Growth is -87.90%. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's YoY EPS Growth compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's YoY EPS Growth of -87.90% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Semiconductors company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current YoY EPS Growth is -87.90%. 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 YoY EPS Growth of -87.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF147.51, compared to a current price of CHF192.04 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -87.90%. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current YoY EPS Growth is -87.90% as of Jun. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of CHF192.04 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF147.51.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -87.90%
  • GF Value™: CHF147.51 vs. price of CHF192.04 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 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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