Latest Earnings Results: Q3 '26
Estimated EPS
$4.67
Reported EPS
$5.30
Surprise
+13.44%
Estimated Rev
$1.29B
Reported Rev
$1.23B
Surprise
-4.51%
• Reported GAAP EPS of $5.30 up 25.00% YoY • Reported revenue of $1.23B down -22.82% YoY • First Solar expects 2026 capital expenditures of $600M to $800M, including its sixth U.S. facility, investments in various R&D initiatives, and upgrades to machinery and equipment.
Bullish Takeaway
First Solars gross margin increased to 57.9% from 38.3%; its South Carolina facility began commercial production, and contracts cover 44.0 GW of module sales for $13.5B through 2030.
Bearish Takeaway
First Solars Q3 net sales fell 22.8% on lower module volume and contract-termination revenue; Series 7 warranty losses are estimated at $40M to $65M, alongside supply-imbalance and tariff risks.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q3 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4 '26 | $5.31 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q3 '26 | $4.67 | $5.30 | 13.44% | BEAT |
Q2 '26 | $2.90 | $3.92 | 35.26% | BEAT |
Q1 '26 | $3.03 | $3.22 | 6.25% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $5.14 | $4.84 | -5.93% | MISSED |