FSLR Rally Signals Further Upside Potential
$First Solar(FSLR)$
First Solar (FSLR) Surged +6.11%: Solar Giant Breaks Resistance, Targets $278 on Strong Volume
Latest Close Data
Closed at $249.41 (Jan 28), up +6.11% with a net capital inflow of $190M. Price remains ~12.8% below its 52-week high of $285.99.
Core Market Drivers
Strong buying momentum likely driven by positive sector sentiment and the company's solid fundamentals, including a Forward P/E of 10.44, which is attractive relative to historical averages. Institutional ownership remains high with Vanguard and BlackRock as top holders.
Technical Analysis
Volume surged to 2.2M shares (Volume Ratio: 1.12), confirming breakout strength. The MACD histogram turned positive for the first time in this cycle (latest: 0.16), signaling a potential bullish crossover. RSI(6) jumped to 59.48, moving out of neutral territory and indicating building upward momentum without being overbought.
Key Price Levels
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Primary Support: $234.85 (previous resistance, now support).
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Strong Resistance: $285.99 (52-week high).
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Immediate Pivot: $251.36 (today's high). A sustained break above this level could accelerate the move toward $260.
Valuation Perspective
Forward P/E stands at 10.44, above its historical average of 7.51 but well within a reasonable range given growth expectations. P/S ratio of 5.30 reflects its premium position in the solar manufacturing sector.
Analyst Targets
Strong institutional confidence: 35 analysts have an average price target of $278.08 (approx. +11.5% upside). Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with 33 "Strong Buy/Buy" ratings vs. 8 "Hold" and 1 "Underperform".
Weekly Outlook
Expect consolidation near the $250 pivot with an upward bias. A confirmed break above $251.36 could see a test of $260-265 in the near term. The primary support zone of $235 must hold to maintain the bullish structure.
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