Total Return:62.88%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, total return cagr is +62.88%. The comparable SPY value is +22.18%. Year-to-date total return is -4.82%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Growth of $10,000 in FSLR
$100,501
(10.1x return)
Invested on Nov 17, 2006
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$76,211
(7.6x return)
Invested on Nov 17, 2006
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
-4.8%
1-Year Total Return
+62.8%
Current Dividend Yield
0.00%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +62.9% | +62.9% | — |
| 3 Years | +10.4% | +10.4% | — |
| 5 Years | +23.1% | +23.1% | — |
| 10 Years | +18.4% | +18.4% | — |
| 15 Years | +5.2% | +5.2% | — |
| 20 Years | — | — | — |
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