Company / Operating Cash Flow
First Solar Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.1B
FY2025
5-year range
$237.6M / $2.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+68.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#36 of 308
Information Technology
What the data says
First Solar's operating cash flow of $2.1B is higher than 88% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$327M in FY2018 to $2.1B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.1B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +123.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $602M to $2.1B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +33.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +123.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+7.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +123.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 68.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #36 out of 308 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 27.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.1B | +68.9% |
| FY2024 | $1.2B | +102.2% |
| FY2023 | $602.3M | -31.0% |
| FY2022 | $873.4M | +267.6% |
| FY2021 | $237.6M | +540.0% |
| FY2020 | $37.1M | -78.7% |
| FY2019 | $174.2M | +153.3% |
| FY2018 | -$326.8M | -124.4% |
| FY2017 | $1.3B | +548.4% |
| FY2016 | $206.8M | +163.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026