First Solar Stock Slides -8.6% With A 5-Day Losing Spree

First Solar (FSLR) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.6% return. The company has lost about $2.3 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $24 Bil. The stock remains 26.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.9% for the S&P 500.

FSLR provides photovoltaic solar energy solutions by designing, manufacturing, and selling cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell FSLR.

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Comparing FSLR Stock Returns With The S&P 500

The following table summarizes the return for FSLR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
 

 
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: FSLR Dip Buyer Analysis.

Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents

There are currently 74 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 21 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
 

 
 
Key Financials for First Solar (FSLR)

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The losing streak FSLR stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.