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Mar 31
First Solar Q1 2025 Earnings Report
First Solar reported lower sales and earnings due to seasonal module volume reductions and updated its full-year guidance in light of new tariffs.
Key Takeaways
First Solar delivered Q1 results impacted by seasonal module sales reductions, while reinforcing a positive long-term outlook for U.S. solar demand and adjusting 2025 guidance to account for expected tariff impacts.
Net sales decreased to $844,568,000 due to seasonal reduction in module volume.
Net income for Q1 2025 was $209,535,000 with diluted EPS of $1.95.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $837,641,000 primarily due to capital expenditures and inventory buildup.
Company revised its full-year 2025 guidance downward in response to new tariffs.
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Forward Guidance
First Solar revised 2025 guidance lower to account for the impact of new tariffs and anticipates strong U.S. demand offsetting near-term challenges.
Positive Outlook
- Long-term U.S. solar demand outlook remains strong.
- Maintained significant domestic manufacturing and supply chain positioning.
- Projected Q2 2025 EPS between $2.00 and $3.00.
- 2025 gross margin still supported by Section 45X tax credits.
- Operating expenses guidance remained unchanged.
Challenges Ahead
- 2025 net sales guidance reduced to $4.5B-$5.5B from $5.3B-$5.8B.
- 2025 EPS guidance lowered to $12.50-$17.50 from $17.00-$20.00.
- Capital expenditures and inventory buildup strained cash balances.
- Decreased module sales volume forecast to 15.5GW-19.3GW.
- Potential near-term revenue impacts from tariff-driven market adjustments.