First Solar Stock Forecast
Red day on Thursday for First Solar
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)
The First Solar stock price fell by -1.39% on the last day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024) from $177.48 to $175.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.77% from a day low at $170.57 to a day high of $177.00. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.11% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -402 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $293.92 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 23.54% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $201.12 and $236.91 at the end of this 3-month period.
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FSLR Signals & Forecast
The First Solar stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $176.60. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $167.13. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and so far it has fallen -5.54%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Solar stock
First Solar finds support from accumulated volume at $167.45 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $6.43 between high and low, or 3.77%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.24%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $166.27 (-5.00%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 11 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (FSLR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect First Solar to open at $174.20, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $167.95 and $182.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$7.07 (+/-4.04%) up or down from last closing price. If First Solar takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 8.08% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $175.04 (0.01%) than the support at $167.45 (4.33%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
First Solar will release earnings AMC on Wednesday, May 01, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $2.03. We will update the financials statements for First Solar, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 3.71% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is First Solar stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for First Solar stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score: 2.138 Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for First Solar of Friday, April 26, 2024
| Fair opening price April 26, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $174.20 ( 0.470%) | $175.02 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for FSLR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 180.63 | 3.20 % | |
| R2 | 178.17 | 1.80 % | ||
| R1 | 176.65 | 0.93 % | ||
| Current price: | 175.02 | |||
| Support | S1 | 171.74 | -1.87 % | |
| S2 | 170.22 | -2.74 % | ||
| S3 | 167.77 | -4.14 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 179.22 | 2.40 % | |
| R2 | 178.01 | 1.71 % | ||
| R1 | 175.04 | 0.0114 % | ||
| Current price | 175.02 | |||
| Support | S1 | 167.45 | -4.33% | |
| S2 | 153.89 | -12.07% | ||
| S3 | 149.25 | -14.72% |
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