Why is FSLR Down Today?

FSLR
$170.25
▼ -2.80% ($-4.77)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:34 PM ET (846 min ago)

About First Solar, Inc.

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...

Sector: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES
Market Cap: $24.11B
Forward P/E: 11.2
52-Week Range: $168.60 - $320.95
Employees: 8,100

Overall Confidence: 75%

75% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual PUT buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying puts on FSLR, with 94% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector: -0.1%

FSLR is outperforming its sector by -2.7%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

FSLR is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
FSLR
This Stock
-2.80%
vs S&P 500: -2.98%
vs Nasdaq: -3.11%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, FSLR is expected to trade between:
$165.14 - $173.66

Key Level to Watch

$161.74 support
Watch for breakdown below $170.25

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:34 PM (846 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
4.77
Put/Call Ratio
65.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,943
Put Volume: 28,376
Total: 34,319
Unusual Activity: $177.5 PUT (3,045 vol) $177.5 PUT (2,257 vol) $160 PUT (1,551 vol)

Historical Context

FSLR has moved more than 3.0% down on 37 occasions in the past year.

35.1%
Continuation Rate
13/37 times continued down
+0.88%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 24, 2026 (-10.3%) → Next day: +3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FSLR stock down today?

Options traders are heavily buying puts on FSLR, with 94% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

Is FSLR stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, FSLR shows 75% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the FSLR stock price target?

FSLR is currently trading at $170.25. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $165.14 - $173.66. See long-term price prediction →

Will FSLR stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that FSLR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $161.74 (support).

Is FSLR stock oversold or overbought?

FSLR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 34.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for FSLR stock?

FSLR's 10-day momentum indicator is at -29.05. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is FSLR outperforming or underperforming the market?

FSLR (-2.80%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for FSLR?

FSLR's MACD (-10.33) is currently below the signal line (-8.34), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 28.3) is strong.

Is FSLR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, FSLR is in a bearish trend. The price ($170.25) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($194.08) and 50-day SMA ($208.14). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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