FCF Payout Ratio: N/A
The FCF payout ratio is N/A.
FSLR FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
N/A
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio TTM
N/A
Earnings Payout Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
FCF Yield
6.23%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.19B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | ($308.08M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2023 | ($784.51M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2022 | ($30.24M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2021 | ($302.73M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($379.51M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | ($494.52M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($1.07B) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $826.32M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | ($22.70M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | ($527.36M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | $423.44M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $573.55M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $382.98M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | ($765.28M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | $116.58M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $395.25M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $3.80M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | ($36.42M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($153.73M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | ($37.44M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | ($22.92M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($15.42M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio TTM = trailing 4Q dividends paid / trailing 4Q free cash flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures trailing dividends paid as a percentage of trailing free cash flow. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
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