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First Solar (FSLR)

4 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 30, 2026
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84%
Kept of 19 resolved
16
Kept or exceeded
3
Missed
5
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 30, 20265/122 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags31Call sheet →
Q1'26April 30, 20269/123 medium, 3 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25February 24, 202610/125 medium, 5 low flags51Call sheet →
Q3'25October 30, 202510/124 medium, 4 low flags41Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingWarehouse cost reduction to ~$100M by 2027
$22M sequential reduction shows progress but long way to go
Q2'26DeliveredMaintaining disciplined approach to bookings
1.9GW at 36 cents shows discipline given market dynamics
Q2'26ExceededQ2 adjusted EBITDA $400-500M
Actual $644M, beat by 29% at midpoint
Q2'26DeliveredCURE launch complete in Perrysburg
First Series 6 line ramping as expected per their comments
Q2'26PendingPerovskite pilot line operational in H1 2027
Maintained timeline but added hedging language about 'operational readiness'
Q2'26MissedSouth Carolina finishing facility on track for H2 2026 production
Pushed to mid-2027; blamed on 'optimizing launch' but really incorporating CURE
Q1'26PendingWarehouse cost rationalization to $100M annual run rate by 2027
$22M sequential reduction achieved in Q1, on track
Q1'26ExceededSelective approach to U.S. bookings awaiting policy clarity
Booked 1.4 GW since last call despite selectivity claims
Q1'26DeliveredSection 337 ITC investigation filing
Filed and instituted in March 2026 against 10 foreign manufacturer groups
Q1'26PendingPerovskite Series 6 pilot line operational readiness in early 2027
Sourcing initiated as promised, timeline maintained
Q1'26DeliveredSouth Carolina finishing facility production beginning in 2026
Equipment installation beginning Q1 2026, on track for production start
Q1'26DeliveredCURE conversion rollout beginning Q1 2026 starting at Ohio Series 6 factory
CURE launch complete in Perrysburg as promised, first Series 6 line ramping
Q4'25DeliveredResolve glass supply chain disruptions at Alabama facility
Confirmed 'corrective actions have been implemented at both suppliers' and supply base positioned to meet requirements
Q4'25DeliveredContinue working with customers to accommodate schedule shifts
Maintained flexible approach, noted 'we will continue to work with customers' despite no contractual obligation
Q4'25DeliveredNew U.S. finishing line location announcement in coming weeks
South Carolina location finalized, though specific site still subject to final negotiations
Q4'25MissedPermanently convert Ohio lead line to CURE in Q1
Language softened to 'recommence running' CURE products - suggests less confidence in permanent conversion timeline
Q4'25DeliveredReceive required production certificates in Q4 and begin shipment
Management confirmed Louisiana received certificates and began shipping in Q4
Q4'25DeliveredLouisiana factory to initiate integrated production runs and start plant qualification in Q3
Completed as promised - factory initiated production runs and started qualification, slightly ahead of expectations
Q3'25PendingContinue to see evidence that AD/CVD cases are effective
Multiple new trade cases filed but outcomes still pending
Q3'25DeliveredPursue enforcement of TOPCon intellectual property rights
Made three separate USPTO filings against patent invalidation petitions
Q3'25DeliveredEvaluate potential for U.S. finishing lines for international capacity
Announced 3.7 GW finishing facility decision with specific investment and timeline
Q3'25MissedWorking to resolve Series 7 warranty issues within disclosed range
Had to increase liability estimate by $9M, suggesting costs trending higher
Q3'25ExceededContinue disciplined approach to bookings amid policy uncertainty
Secured 2.7 GW in bookings since last call despite claiming disciplined approach
Q3'25DeliveredLouisiana facility equipment installation and commissioning complete with integrated production runs expected
Facility ahead of schedule with production runs initiated and plant qualification started
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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