How to buy First Solar shares

First Solar shares have fallen -0.17% from yesterday's closing price ($192.33). Learn how to easily invest in First Solar shares in the UK.

First Solar Inc (FSLR) is a publicly traded solar business based in the US. It opened the day at $193.34 after a previous close of $192.33. During the day the price has varied from a low of $191.09 to a high of $196.053. The latest price was $192 (25 minute delay). First Solar is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 5,500 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in First Solar

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: FSLR in this case.
  5. Research First Solar shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your First Solar shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Fees for buying 5x First Solar shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

Platform Customer rating Platform fee Min. initial deposit Trading fee estimate
Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £4.50
£767.51 total
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eToro Free Stocks logo ★★★★★ £0 $50 £3.82
£766.82 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £11.80
£774.81 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £3.82
£766.82 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £19.58
£782.59 total
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Degiro Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 No minimum £0.76
£763.77 total
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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Latest updates for First Solar

April 24, 2023: Prominent clean energy stock, First Solar has suffered a blow after being downgraded to "sell" by Citi analysts who see a challenging outlook ahead. This led to a small share price drop by about 7%, which has posted a slight recover since.

Is it a good time to buy First Solar stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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Invest in First Solar shares

  • Start investing from $50
  • Pay no stamp duty on UK shares
  • Commission-free trading. Other fees may apply.

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Is First Solar under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the First Solar P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

First Solar's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 504x. In other words, First Solar shares trade at around 504x recent earnings.

That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.

First Solar's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.5762. A PEG ratio over 1 can be interpreted as meaning shares are overvalued at the current rate of growth, or may anticipate an acceleration in growth.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into First Solar's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

First Solar's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $128.2 million (£0.0 million).

The EBITDA is a measure of a First Solar's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Frequently asked questions

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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