Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards First Solar FSLR, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FSLR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 25 extraordinary options activities for First Solar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 36% bearish. Among these notable options, 18 are puts, totaling $1,225,230, and 7 are calls, amounting to $5,708,547.
Expected Price Movements
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $180.0 to $260.0 for First Solar over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale trades within a strike price range from $180.0 to $260.0 in the last 30 days.
First Solar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLR | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $19.25 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $220.00 | $4.7M | 646 | 0 |
| FSLR | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $8.2 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $260.00 | $590.9K | 29 | 0 |
| FSLR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $18.95 | $18.25 | $18.95 | $210.00 | $227.4K | 1.4K | 0 |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $42.75 | $40.9 | $41.8 | $200.00 | $117.0K | 8.6K | 55 |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $41.6 | $40.55 | $41.6 | $200.00 | $112.3K | 8.6K | 93 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of First Solar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Present Market Standing of First Solar
- Trading volume stands at 152,919, with FSLR's price down by -0.5%, positioned at $185.54.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 53 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $257.5.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $267. * An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $248.
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