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Mar 31, 2021

First Solar Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong operational and financial results, driven by demand for Series 6 technology and the sale of U.S. project development and North American O&M businesses.

Key Takeaways

First Solar announced strong Q1 2021 results with net sales of $803 million and net income per share of $1.96. The company benefited from increased systems revenue due to U.S. project sales and the completion of sales of U.S. project development and North American O&M businesses. They maintain 2021 EPS guidance of $4.05 to $4.75.

Net sales reached $803 million.

Net income per share was $1.96.

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities totaled $1.8 billion.

YTD net bookings of 4.8 GWDC; 2.9 GWDC since prior earnings call.

Total Revenue
$803M
Previous year: $532M
+51.0%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.85
-4.7%
Gross Profit
$185M
Previous year: $90.3M
+104.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$973M
Previous year: $929M
+4.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$370M
Previous year: -$617M
-40.1%
Total Assets
$7.11B
Previous year: $6.95B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

First Solar maintains its 2021 EPS guidance of $4.05 to $4.75.