Total Return CAGR: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.
Over longer horizons, Total Return CAGR averages 10.43% over 3 years and 23.13% over 5 years. Total return includes dividends reinvested. The total return CAGR includes both price appreciation and dividends reinvested. This gives a more complete picture of the company's investment performance.
FSLR Total Return CAGR Chart
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
FSLR Quarterly Total Return (YoY)
Total Return Index growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
FSLR Total Return CAGR History
| Year | Start Total Return | End Total Return | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1055.90 | 1005.01 | -50.89 | -4.82% | -4.82% |
| 2025 | 712.37 | 1055.90 | +343.53 | +48.22% | +48.22% |
| 2024 | 696.36 | 712.37 | +16.01 | +2.30% | +2.30% |
| 2023 | 605.46 | 696.36 | +90.91 | +15.01% | +15.01% |
| 2022 | 352.30 | 605.46 | +253.15 | +71.86% | +71.86% |
| 2021 | 399.84 | 352.30 | -47.53 | -11.89% | -11.89% |
| 2020 | 226.19 | 399.84 | +173.65 | +76.77% | +76.77% |
| 2019 | 171.60 | 226.19 | +54.59 | +31.81% | +31.81% |
| 2018 | 272.92 | 171.60 | -101.31 | -37.12% | -37.12% |
| 2017 | 129.71 | 272.92 | +143.21 | +110.41% | +110.41% |
| 2016 | 266.73 | 129.71 | -137.03 | -51.37% | -51.37% |
| 2015 | 180.25 | 266.73 | +86.48 | +47.98% | +47.98% |
| 2014 | 220.86 | 180.25 | -40.60 | -18.38% | -18.38% |
| 2013 | 124.72 | 220.86 | +96.14 | +77.08% | +77.08% |
| 2012 | 136.46 | 124.72 | -11.74 | -8.60% | -8.60% |
| 2011 | 526.03 | 136.46 | -389.57 | -74.06% | -74.06% |
| 2010 | 547.29 | 526.03 | -21.26 | -3.88% | -3.88% |
| 2009 | 557.64 | 547.29 | -10.35 | -1.86% | -1.86% |
| 2008 | 1079.79 | 557.64 | -522.15 | -48.36% | -48.36% |
| 2007 | 120.61 | 1079.79 | +959.18 | +795.24% | +795.24% |
Quarterly Total Return: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,005 | +28.5% | +50.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 782 | -28.2% | +53.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 1,090 | +23.1% | +46.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 886 | +32.4% | -10.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 669 | +31.0% | -26.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 511 | -31.2% | -17.5% |
| Q4 2024 | 743 | -24.9% | +6.1% |
| Q3 2024 | 989 | +8.5% | +51.6% |
| Q2 2024 | 911 | +47.2% | +18.6% |
| Q1 2024 | 619 | -11.6% | -27.1% |
| Q4 2023 | 700 | +7.3% | +16.4% |
| Q3 2023 | 652 | -15.1% | +22.0% |
| Q2 2023 | 768 | -9.5% | +171.3% |
| Q1 2023 | 849 | +41.2% | +148.3% |
| Q4 2022 | 601 | +12.4% | +70.7% |
| Q3 2022 | 535 | +88.8% | +40.7% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
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