Company / Operating Income
First Solar Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$1.6B
FY2025
5-year range
-$27.2M / $1.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 301
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 301 Information Technology companies, First Solar is in the top 10% for operating income. Operating Income has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -$27M in FY2022 to $1.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +38.1%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $857M to $1.6B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- +38.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+6.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- First Solar's operating income has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +38.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 14.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 301 companies in the Information Technology sector.
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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.6B | +14.5% |
| FY2024 | $1.4B | +62.7% |
| FY2023 | $857.3M | +3247.5% |
| FY2022 | -$27.2M | -104.6% |
| FY2021 | $586.8M | +84.8% |
| FY2020 | $317.5M | +296.2% |
| FY2019 | -$161.8M | -503.3% |
| FY2018 | $40.1M | -77.4% |
| FY2017 | $177.9M | +131.3% |
| FY2016 | -$568.2M | -177.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026