First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Shareholders & Insider Trades
First Solar shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of First Solar stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.8 million shares (8.23% of the company), worth about $1.78 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 46.2%.
In Q2 2026, 1,112 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $23.60 billion.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 51 sales worth $33.97 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 13, 2026 (Verma Kuntal Kumar, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 13, 2026.
First Solar, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest First Solar shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 8.8 million | 8.23% | $1.8B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 6.8 million | 6.38% | $1.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.6 million | 5.26% | $1.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 5.6 million | 5.20% | $1.1B |
| Farhad Ebrahimi4.938 % | 5.3 million | 4.94% | $1.1B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 5.0 million | 4.63% | $1.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 4.1 million | 3.84% | $831.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.1 million | 2.90% | $628.0M |
| Hill City Capital LP | 2.6 million | 2.45% | $531.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 2.6 million | 2.42% | $525.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
First Solar institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,112 | – | $23.6B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,054 | 94.9 million | $18.6B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,157 | 102.0 million | $26.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,044 | 106.0 million | $23.4B |
| Q2 2025 | 990 | 111.0 million | $18.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 911 | 101.0 million | $12.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 987 | 95.6 million | $16.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,016 | 93.6 million | $23.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
First Solar insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verma Kuntal Kumar | May 13, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 225.00 - 240.00 per share. | $849,560 |
| Widmar Mark R | May 13, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 230.18 - 240.02 per share. | $2.6M |
| Verma Kuntal Kumar | May 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 218.16 per share. | $58,903 |
| Theurer Nathan B | May 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 218.16 per share. | $6,763 |
| Dymbort Jason E | May 6, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 218.16 per share. | $49,740 |
| Theurer Nathan B | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $2,803 |
| Sloan Samantha L. | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $4,097 |
| Koralewski Michael | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $46,360 |
| Verma Kuntal Kumar | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $103,287 |
| Gloeckler Markus | May 5, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $90,565 |
| Buehler Patrick James | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $50,673 |
| Bradley Alexander R. | May 5, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 215.63 per share. | $107,384 |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most First Solar stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.23% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.38%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.26%).
How many institutions own First Solar stock?
1,112 institutional holdings reports listed First Solar shares in Q2 2026 worth $23.60 billion.
Are First Solar insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 51 sales and no purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 13, 2026.
