First Solar Inc. is a large-cap solar technology company with a market cap of $22.6 billion, operating globally. Its stock hit a 52-week high of $281.55 but is currently trading 8.5% lower. Over the past three months, FSLR stock has surged 25.6%, outpacing the XLK Fund. Year-to-date, it has risen by 46.2%. Following impressive Q3 results, FSLR stock soared 14.3%, with record energy sales of 5.3 GW, revenues of $1.6 billion, and EPS growth of 33.3%. Despite solid performance, it lags behind its peer NXT. Analysts rate FSLR stock as a “Strong Buy” with a mean price target of $268.51.

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