The Biggest Questions Facing First Solar
First Solar's (NASDAQ: FSLR) recently reported third-quarter earnings contained a lot of what investors have come to expect from the company. Revenue came in better than expected, guidance was increased slightly, and manufacturing upgrades are ahead of schedule. But looking at expectations masks the fact that revenue was down 19% from a year ago, and net income dropped by nearly half.
Some of the change is due to developing and selling fewer solar farms, but there are always a few red flags you should look for in solar industry results. Here are the top risks facing leading renewable energy stock First Solar, and how the company is trying to overcome them.
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