Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on First Solar.
Looking at options history for First Solar FSLR we detected 19 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 15% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 63% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $19,269,590 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $54,987.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $220.0 for First Solar over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for First Solar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across First Solar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $165.0 to $220.0, over the past month.
First Solar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $31.0 | $28.9 | $31.0 | $200.00 | $3.7M | 5.6K | 1.5K |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $31.0 | $28.75 | $31.0 | $200.00 | $2.7M | 5.6K | 24 |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $9.45 | $8.5 | $8.55 | $180.00 | $2.3M | 6.2K | 3.0K |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 07/18/25 | $25.1 | $23.0 | $24.0 | $200.00 | $2.1M | 4.0K | 3.0K |
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $31.0 | $28.75 | $31.0 | $200.00 | $1.8M | 5.6K | 900 |
About First Solar
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with First Solar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Current Position of First Solar
- Trading volume stands at 245,971, with FSLR's price down by -2.47%, positioned at $221.76.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.
- Earnings announcement expected in 56 days.
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