Stock-Based Compensation for First Solar (FSLR)
Stock-Based Compensation for First Solar (FSLR): headline value $19.22M · YoY -31.6%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
FSLR
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Latest period
$19.22M
YoY change
-31.6%
5Y CAGR
-8.1%
Peak year (2011)
$114.43M
Latest annual
$19.22M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for First Solar (FSLR) from 2001 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for First Solar (FSLR) from 2001 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.22M | -31.6% | ||
| 2024 | $28.10M | -17.9% | ||
| 2023 | $34.22M | +19.4% | ||
| 2022 | $28.66M | +37.1% | ||
| 2021 | $20.90M | -28.6% | ||
| 2020 | $29.27M | -21.8% | ||
| 2019 | $37.43M | +9.6% | ||
| 2018 | $34.15M | -2.8% | ||
| 2017 | $35.12M | +22.3% | ||
| 2016 | $28.71M | -36.1% | ||
| 2015 | $44.90M | +2.5% | ||
| 2014 | $43.81M | -20.5% | ||
| 2013 | $55.08M | +49.0% | ||
| 2012 | $36.97M | -67.7% | ||
| 2011 | $114.43M | +278.2% | ||
| 2010 | $30.25M | -65.9% | ||
| 2009 | $88.74M | +209.6% | ||
| 2008 | $28.66M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from First Solar's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, First Solar (FSLR) stock-based compensation totalled $19.22M – plunged 31.6% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), First Solar stock-based compensation delivered a -8.1% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $114.43M was reported in 2011. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2001.
Within Energy, First Solar (FSLR) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $0.
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation by Year
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $19.22M
First Solar stock-based compensation in 2025 was $19.22M, plunged 31.6% below 2024.
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $28.10M
First Solar stock-based compensation in 2024 was $28.10M, declined 17.9% below 2023.
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $34.22M
First Solar stock-based compensation in 2023 was $34.22M, grew 19.4% from 2022.
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $28.66M
First Solar stock-based compensation in 2022 was $28.66M, surged 37.1% from 2021.
First Solar Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $20.90M
First Solar stock-based compensation in 2021 was $20.90M.
See more financial history for First Solar (FSLR).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as First Solar, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| SLB N.V. (SLB) | $332.00M | Energy |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | $216.00M | Energy |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) | $0 | Energy |
| Chevron Corporation (CVX) | $0 | Energy |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | $0 | Energy |
| Enbridge Inc. (ENB) | $0 | Energy |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) | $0 | Energy |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) | $0 | Energy |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Solar's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for First Solar (FSLR) is $19.22M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has First Solar stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
First Solar (FSLR) stock-based compensation changed -31.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of First Solar stock-based compensation?
First Solar (FSLR) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is -8.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did First Solar stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
First Solar stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $114.43M in 2011.
What was First Solar stock-based compensation in 2024?
First Solar (FSLR) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $28.10M.
What was First Solar stock-based compensation in 2025?
First Solar (FSLR) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $19.22M.
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