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Free Cash Flow Yield: 6.23%

Is the free cash flow yield high or low?

The free cash flow yield of 6.23% is 50% above its 1-year average of 4.16%, near the high end of its 1-year range (2.01%–7.67%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 49.91% above its 12-month average of 4.16%.

FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield

FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

6.23%
+154.29% 1Y
FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield

FSLR Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield

FSLR Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

6.23%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

4.16%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

4.16%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

4.16%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

6.25%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

6.67%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+49.91%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+49.91%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+49.91%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-0.30%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-6.64%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

FSLR Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)$26.72B6.23%4.16%4.16%4.16%
Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA)vs ›$24.72B8.01%7.13%8.73%8.88%
Halliburton Company (HAL)vs ›$28.76B5.90%8.04%8.02%6.35%
Tenaris S.A. (TS)vs ›$30.69B6.38%7.82%12.84%9.67%
Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)vs ›$21.19B13.42%6.37%5.73%8.50%
EQT Corporation (EQT)vs ›$32.31B12.58%7.62%7.11%7.93%
APA Corporation (APA)vs ›$11.81B12.55%17.49%12.63%14.79%
Antero Midstream Corporation (AM)vs ›$10.78B8.65%10.03%8.57%8.96%
Cameco Corporation (CCJ)vs ›$45.11B1.49%1.60%1.50%1.91%
Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)vs ›$6.22B2.34%4.89%4.47%3.27%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

6.23%

Earnings Yield

6.23%

Dividend Yield

N/A

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 6.23%.
Is First Solar, Inc.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
The free cash flow yield of 6.23% is 50% above its 1-year average of 4.16%, near the high end of its 1-year range (2.01%–7.67%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 4.16%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 4.16%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 4.16%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 6.25%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for FSLR stock is 6.67%.

FSLR Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-256.23%
2026-06-246.24%
2026-06-236.22%
2026-06-225.89%
2026-06-186.01%
2026-06-176.08%
2026-06-165.86%
2026-06-155.67%
2026-06-125.80%
2026-06-115.71%
2026-06-106.22%
2026-06-095.91%
2026-06-085.63%
2026-06-055.56%
2026-06-044.92%
2026-06-034.87%
2026-06-024.98%
2026-06-015.12%
2026-05-295.05%
2026-05-285.11%
2026-05-275.66%
2026-05-265.74%
2026-05-226.01%
2026-05-216.23%
2026-05-206.51%
2026-05-196.99%
2026-05-186.63%
2026-05-156.64%
2026-05-146.69%
2026-05-136.61%
2026-05-126.79%
2026-05-116.64%
2026-05-087.05%
2026-05-077.22%
2026-05-067.11%
2026-05-057.06%
2026-05-047.33%
2026-05-017.32%
2026-04-307.67%
2026-04-295.79%
2026-04-285.63%
2026-04-275.58%
2026-04-245.69%
2026-04-235.62%
2026-04-225.84%
2026-04-215.91%
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2026-04-175.79%
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2026-04-155.65%
2026-04-145.50%
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2026-04-085.49%
2026-04-075.73%
2026-04-065.64%
2026-04-025.65%
2026-04-015.53%
2026-03-315.59%
2026-03-305.97%
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2025-12-312.19%
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2025-10-312.14%
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2021-02-241.56%
2021-02-231.58%
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2020-12-311.39%
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2020-10-301.58%
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2018-10-249.66%
2018-10-239.29%
2018-10-229.04%
2018-10-198.80%
2018-10-188.78%
2018-10-178.69%
2018-10-168.61%
2018-10-158.89%
2018-10-129.01%
2018-10-119.04%
2018-10-108.85%
2018-10-098.70%
2018-10-088.67%
2018-10-058.73%
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About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ
8,100 employees
Energy / Solar
Sector
Energy
Industry
Solar
CEO
Mark R. Widmar