First Solar Shares Show Strength Amid Technical Caution Flags

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First Solar shares have demonstrated impressive momentum with four consecutive winning sessions, closing most recently at $272.21—a gain of 4.55 percent. Year-to-date, the stock has advanced a remarkable 45.98 percent. However, beneath this strong performance surface concerning technical indicators and insider selling activity.

The company’s substantial U.S. manufacturing footprint continues to expand ahead of schedule. Its $1.1 billion Louisiana facility commenced operations in July 2025, earlier than initially projected. This manufacturing center adds 3.5 gigawatts of annual production capacity while creating more than 800 jobs. By 2027, First Solar’s domestic capacity is projected to reach 17.7 gigawatts. Notably, all production relies exclusively on American-sourced materials, eliminating dependence on Chinese supply chains.

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