A Closer Look at First Solar's Options Market Dynamics
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards First Solar (NASDAQ: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 15 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 33% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $630,587, and 9 are calls, amounting to $288,000.
Predicted Price Range
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $150.0 and $220.0 for First Solar, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for First Solar options trades today is 1777.38 with a total volume of 3,163.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for First Solar's big money trades within a strike price range of $150.0 to $220.0 over 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 | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $65.85 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $220.00 | $291.8K | 26 | 45 |
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 08/15/25 | $9.9 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $170.00 | $97.5K | 982 | 100 |
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/16/26 | $13.6 | $12.95 | $13.26 | $150.00 | $79.5K | 3.6K | 63 |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 08/01/25 | $4.75 | $4.7 | $4.75 | $162.50 | $71.2K | 70 | 150 |
| FSLR | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 08/01/25 | $4.75 | $4.7 | $4.75 | $162.50 | $47.5K | 70 | 250 |
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
First Solar's Current Market Status
- With a volume of 575,271, the price of FSLR is up 0.42% at $174.28.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 13 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $224.0.
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* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on First Solar with a target price of $278.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $200.
* An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $194.
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