Company / Profit Margin
First Solar Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
29.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-1.7% / 30.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 295
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 295 Information Technology companies, First Solar is in the top 6% for profit margin. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -14.3% in FY2016 to 30.7% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
29.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from 25.0% to 29.3% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +31.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +14.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+110.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 310.3pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 29.3% | -4.7% |
| FY2024 | 30.7% | +22.7% |
| FY2023 | 25.0% | +1581.1% |
| FY2022 | -1.7% | -110.5% |
| FY2021 | 16.0% | +9.1% |
| FY2020 | 14.7% | +491.7% |
| FY2019 | -3.8% | -158.3% |
| FY2018 | 6.4% | +214.2% |
| FY2017 | -5.6% | +60.7% |
| FY2016 | -14.3% | -199.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026