Baird Upgrades First Solar to Outperform on Tariff Clarity, Sees Nearly 33% Upside
Baird upgraded First Solar to Outperform, raising its target to $318 as tariff clarity and strong solar demand boost the outlook.
Baird upgraded First Solar to Outperform, raising its target to $318 as tariff clarity and strong solar demand boost the outlook.
Strong Q2 results weren’t enough: SolarEdge stock plunged 24%—its worst day in 14 months—after issuing soft third-quarter revenue and margin guidance.
After a 27% pullback, the bank sees strong fundamentals, domestic manufacturing advantages, and upcoming Section 232 tariff clarity as key catalysts.
Tesla is building a huge solar factory in Texas to massively scale production and reach its 100 GW energy goal fast.
China may restrict solar equipment exports to the US, raising costs, slowing projects, and impacting solar stocks differently.
First Solar reported strong Q4 2025 results but guided 2026 sales below analyst expectations due to tariffs, weak residential demand, and policy uncertainty. Stock falls sharply after hours.