First Solar Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance Despite Solar Sector Downturn

Key Facts

1First Solar reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance despite broader pressures facing the solar sector.

2The company is advancing its domestic manufacturing capabilities, including a new facility in South Carolina.

3Strong electricity demand from AI data centers is providing a long-term tailwind for solar module demand.

First Solar reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance despite broader pressures facing the solar sector, Kalkine Media reported. The company stated it is advancing its domestic manufacturing capabilities, including the development of a new facility in South Carolina.

FSLR closed at $176.93 on September 29, 2026, having reached a day high of $177.05. The company's strategy relies on strong electricity demand from AI data centers, which provides a long-term tailwind for solar module demand.