Retained Earnings
The latest quarterly retained earnings is $7.14 Billion with a quarter-over-quarter change of +5.10%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
FSLR Retained Earnings
Reported quarterly retained earnings; no daily interpolation.
Current Retained Earnings
$7.14B
$7.14 Billion
Quarter-over-Quarter Change
+5.10%
vs. $6.79B prior quarter
Historical Data
81
Quarters of data available
Quarterly Retained Earnings History
| Period | Retained Earnings | QoQ Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $7.14B | +$346.62M | +5.10% |
| Q4 2025 | $6.79B | +$520.88M | +8.31% |
| Q3 2025 | $6.27B | +$455.94M | +7.84% |
| Q2 2025 | $5.81B | +$341.87M | +6.25% |
| Q1 2025 | $5.47B | +$209.53M | +3.98% |
| Q4 2024 | $5.26B | +$393.12M | +8.07% |
| Q3 2024 | $4.87B | +$312.96M | +6.87% |
| Q2 2024 | $4.56B | +$349.36M | +8.30% |
| Q1 2024 | $4.21B | +$236.62M | +5.96% |
| Q4 2023 | $3.97B | +$349.24M | +9.64% |
| Q3 2023 | $3.62B | +$268.40M | +8.00% |
| Q2 2023 | $3.35B | +$170.58M | +5.36% |
| Q1 2023 | $3.18B | +$42.56M | +1.36% |
| Q4 2022 | $3.14B | $-7.55M | -0.24% |
| Q3 2022 | $3.15B | $-49.17M | -1.54% |
| Q2 2022 | $3.20B | +$55.80M | +1.78% |
| Q1 2022 | $3.14B | $-43.26M | -1.36% |
| Q4 2021 | $3.18B | +$131.37M | +4.30% |
| Q3 2021 | $3.05B | +$45.20M | +1.50% |
| Q2 2021 | $3.01B | +$82.45M | +2.82% |
| Q1 2021 | $2.93B | +$209.67M | +7.72% |
| Q4 2020 | $2.72B | +$115.70M | +4.45% |
| Q3 2020 | $2.60B | +$155.04M | +6.34% |
| Q2 2020 | $2.45B | +$36.91M | +1.53% |
| Q1 2020 | $2.41B | +$81.49M | +3.50% |
| Q4 2019 | $2.33B | $-59.41M | -2.49% |
| Q3 2019 | $2.39B | +$30.62M | +1.30% |
| Q2 2019 | $2.36B | $-18.55M | -0.78% |
| Q1 2019 | $2.37B | $-67.60M | -2.77% |
| Q4 2018 | $2.44B | +$52.12M | +2.18% |
| Q3 2018 | $2.39B | +$57.75M | +2.48% |
| Q2 2018 | $2.33B | $-48.49M | -2.04% |
| Q1 2018 | $2.38B | +$82.95M | +3.61% |
| Q4 2017 | $2.30B | $-432.45M | -15.84% |
| Q3 2017 | $2.73B | +$205.75M | +8.15% |
| Q2 2017 | $2.52B | +$51.96M | +2.10% |
| Q1 2017 | $2.47B | +$9.13M | +0.37% |
| Q4 2016 | $2.46B | $-665.39M | -21.27% |
| Q3 2016 | $3.13B | +$154.15M | +5.18% |
| Q2 2016 | $2.97B | +$13.41M | +0.45% |
| Q1 2016 | $2.96B | +$170.56M | +6.11% |
| Q4 2015 | $2.79B | +$164.13M | +6.25% |
| Q3 2015 | $2.63B | +$314.09M | +13.59% |
| Q2 2015 | $2.31B | +$94.49M | +4.26% |
| Q1 2015 | $2.22B | $-26.29M | -1.17% |
| Q4 2014 | $2.24B | +$155.96M | +7.47% |
| Q3 2014 | $2.09B | +$88.42M | +4.42% |
| Q2 2014 | $2.00B | +$4.53M | +0.23% |
| Q1 2014 | $1.99B | +$112.01M | +5.95% |
| Q4 2013 | $1.88B | +$65.26M | +3.59% |
| Q3 2013 | $1.82B | +$195.04M | +12.02% |
| Q2 2013 | $1.62B | +$33.60M | +2.11% |
| Q1 2013 | $1.59B | +$59.14M | +3.87% |
| Q4 2012 | $1.53B | +$154.18M | +11.21% |
| Q3 2012 | $1.38B | +$87.92M | +6.83% |
| Q2 2012 | $1.29B | +$110.98M | +9.43% |
| Q1 2012 | $1.18B | $-449.42M | -27.64% |
| Q4 2011 | $1.63B | $-413.11M | -20.26% |
| Q3 2011 | $2.04B | +$196.51M | +10.66% |
| Q2 2011 | $1.84B | +$61.14M | +3.43% |
| Q1 2011 | $1.78B | +$115.97M | +6.96% |
| Q4 2010 | $1.67B | +$155.94M | +10.33% |
| Q3 2010 | $1.51B | +$176.87M | +13.27% |
| Q2 2010 | $1.33B | +$159.04M | +13.55% |
| Q1 2010 | $1.17B | +$172.34M | +17.21% |
| Q4 2009 | $1.00B | +$141.62M | +16.47% |
| Q3 2009 | $859.74M | +$153.34M | +21.71% |
| Q2 2009 | $706.40M | +$180.58M | +34.34% |
| Q1 2009 | $525.82M | +$164.59M | +45.57% |
| Q4 2008 | $361.23M | +$132.77M | +58.12% |
| Q3 2008 | $228.45M | +$99.27M | +76.84% |
| Q2 2008 | $129.19M | +$69.67M | +117.07% |
| Q1 2008 | $59.51M | +$46.62M | +361.53% |
| Q4 2007 | $12.89M | +$62.87M | +125.80% |
| Q3 2007 | $-49.98M | +$46.03M | +47.95% |
| Q2 2007 | $-96.01M | +$44.42M | +31.63% |
| Q1 2007 | $-140.43M | +$4.97M | +3.42% |
| Q4 2006 | $-145.40M | +$8.04M | +5.24% |
| Q3 2006 | $-153.44M | $-4.06M | -2.72% |
| Q4 2005 | $-149.38M | $-6.46M | -4.52% |
| Q4 2004 | $-142.91M | — | — |
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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.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Solar
- CEO
- Mark R. Widmar