First Solar Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
First Solar announced first quarter 2020 financial results, reporting net sales of $532 million and net income per share of $0.85. The company withdrew its previous full-year 2020 financial and operational guidance but issued updated guidance for module production, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
Net sales were $532 million.
Net income per share was $0.85.
Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities totaled $1.6 billion.
Bookings of 1.1 GWDC since the prior earnings call, including 0.7 GWDC of systems bookings.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is providing limited guidance that it believes is largely within its control at this time, including module production of 5.9 GWDC, operating expenses between $340 to $360 million, and capital expenditures between $450 to $550 million.
Positive Outlook
- Module production: 5.9 GWDC, including 5.7 GWDC of Series 6 and 0.2 GWDC of Series 4
- Operating expenses: $340 to $360 million (including $50 to $60 million of start-up expenses)
- Capital expenditures: $450 to $550 million