Paul H. Stebbins, an insider at First Solar Inc (FSLR), executed a sale of 20,864 shares on November 6, 2025, at a price of $261.27 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $5.45 million. Following this transaction, Stebbins retains ownership of 20,864 shares in the solar technology company.
First Solar, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in solar modules and employs approximately 8,100 full-time staff. The company, which went public on November 17, 2006, focuses on advanced thin-film photovoltaic technology, primarily through its modules segment that designs, manufactures, and sells CdTe solar modules. These products cater to a diverse clientele, including system developers, independent power producers, utilities, and commercial enterprises.
As of November 8, 2025, First Solar boasts a market capitalization of $29.2 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84 and an earnings per share figure of 13.02. Investors are looking ahead to upcoming earnings reports, with estimates of $4.62 per share on $1.3 billion in revenue for April 26, 2026, and $5.63 per share on $1.5 billion in revenue expected for July 28, 2026.
Insider transactions, such as this sale, are reported to the SEC, providing transparency regarding the actions of company executives. While such transactions can offer insights into management sentiment, they should not be the sole factor in investment decisions. Investors are encouraged to analyze patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and time frames to better understand the broader context of these signals.