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FSLRFirst Solar, Inc.

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).

Free Cash Flow

FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$-333.39M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

-484.88% 5Y

FSLR Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF)

FSLR Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

FSLR Free Cash Flow (FCF)

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

DATEFREE 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

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.

Phoenix, AZ
8,100 employees
Energy / Solar
Sector
Energy
Industry
Solar
CEO
Mark R. Widmar