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First Solar Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net sales for Q2 2026 were $1.06 billion, down 3.7–4% year-over-year due to lower revenue from contract terminations, but record first-half sales volume and over 100 GW cumulative modules sold globally.

  • Gross margin rose to 57–57.3%, up 11.7–12 percentage points year-over-year, driven by IEEPA tariff refunds, Section 45X credits, and lower logistics costs.

  • Net income for Q2 2026 was $423 million ($3.92 per diluted share), up 23–24% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA reached $644 million with a 61% margin.

  • Contracted sales backlog stood at 45.1 GW valued at $13.6 billion, with deliveries scheduled through 2030.

  • Prepaid and closed the India Credit Facility in May 2026, repaying $328.2 million in principal.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 net sales: $1.06 billion (down 3.7–4% YoY); gross profit: $605 million (57–57.3% margin); net income: $423 million; adjusted EBITDA: $644 million (61% margin).

  • Operating income for Q2 2026: $450 million (42.6% of sales); diluted EPS: $3.92 (up from $3.18 YoY).

  • Net cash balance was $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2026, within the targeted long-term range.

  • Operating cash outflows improved to $360 million YTD; capital expenditures were $280 million, mainly for South Carolina and technology investments.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q2 2026 was 61%, up from 51% in Q2 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: volume sold 17.0–18.2 GW, net sales $4.9–$5.2 billion, gross profit $2.4–$2.6 billion, operating expenses $610–$635 million, adjusted EBITDA $2.6–$2.8 billion, capital expenditures $0.8–$1.0 billion, net cash $1.7–$2.3 billion.

  • Q3 2026 module sales expected between 3.9–4.5 GW, with adjusted EBITDA forecasted at $625–$775 million.

  • Guidance assumes current U.S. policy environment and consistent permitting processes.

  • Management expects continued benefit from Section 45X credits through 2032, with phase-down starting in 2030.

  • Priorities remain on disciplined execution, technology advancement, prudent capital management, and financial flexibility.

Revenue impact of Q2 contract terminations
Section 45X credit impact on 2026 gross profit
Drivers of net cash decrease since end of 2025
Series 7 premature power loss warranty impact
TOPCon patent litigation and USITC status
H.R.1 impact on FEOC tax credit eligibility
Explain the 2.8 GW de-bookings in the backlog
India vs U.S. ASP gap and margin implications
Update on Perovskite R&D and commercial roadmap
Reason for South Carolina Phase II delay to 2027
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