Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on First Solar.
Looking at options history for First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $303,190 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $192,375.
Predicted Price Range
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $230.0 for First Solar over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $230.0 in the last 30 days.
First Solar Option Activity Analysis: 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 | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $33.85 | $33.05 | $33.85 | $175.00 | $108.3K | 10 | 32 |
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $27.45 | $26.9 | $26.9 | $200.00 | $53.8K | 3.5K | 141 |
| FSLR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $21.75 | $21.6 | $21.75 | $200.00 | $52.2K | 330 | 24 |
| FSLR | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/20/25 | $27.45 | $26.8 | $26.8 | $200.00 | $50.9K | 3.5K | 102 |
| FSLR | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 03/21/25 | $21.5 | $21.5 | $21.5 | $200.00 | $43.0K | 330 | 65 |
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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with First Solar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Current Position of First Solar With a trading volume of 795,358, the price of FSLR is up by 0.94%, reaching $198.17. Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought. Next earnings report is scheduled for 74 days from now. Expert Opinions on First Solar
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $230.0.
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