Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.67B
The free cash flow (FCF) is $1.67B. It is above its 12-month average by 283.10% ($435.34M).
FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.
FSLR Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
FSLR Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
FSLR Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$1.67B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$435.34M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$-68.94M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$-140.49M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$-292.51M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$-177.27M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$-127.81M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+283.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2519.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1287.14%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+670.15%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1040.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+1404.89%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.67B
FCF Yield
6.23%
Price/FCF
16.0
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $1.67B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $435.34M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $-68.94M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $-140.49M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $-292.51M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $-177.27M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for FSLR stock is $-127.81M.
FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.67B |
| 2025-09-30 | $614.52M |
| 2025-03-31 | $-976.29M |
| 2024-09-30 | $-591.34M |
| 2024-03-31 | $-524.69M |
| 2023-09-30 | $-530.40M |
| 2023-03-31 | $-142.19M |
| 2022-09-30 | $-658.98M |
| 2022-03-31 | $-226.70M |
| 2021-09-30 | $-45.34M |
| 2021-03-31 | $-131.74M |
| 2020-09-30 | $147.06M |
| 2020-03-31 | $-659.32M |
| 2019-09-30 | $-1.43B |
| 2019-03-31 | $-1.30B |
| 2018-09-30 | $-517.20M |
| 2018-03-31 | $223.16M |
| 2017-09-30 | $845.33M |
| 2017-03-31 | $358.71M |
| 2016-09-30 | $-250.51M |
| 2016-03-31 | $-55.36M |
| 2015-09-30 | $301.41M |
| 2015-03-31 | $319.17M |
| 2014-09-30 | $-295.27M |
| 2014-03-31 | $209.77M |
| 2013-09-30 | $725.10M |
| 2013-03-31 | $518.39M |
| 2012-09-30 | $-11.78M |
| 2012-03-31 | $-693.10M |
| 2011-09-30 | $-520.01M |
| 2011-03-31 | $-21.52M |
| 2010-09-25 | $323.14M |
| 2010-03-27 | $343.21M |
| 2009-09-30 | $125.23M |
| 2009-03-31 | $-7.53M |
| 2008-09-27 | $-67.83M |
| 2008-03-29 | $-45.93M |
| 2007-09-29 | $-81.16M |
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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