First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Earnings: An Early Look

The real question for First Solar, though, is whether it can get its panel efficiency levels up. Right now, SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) looks extremely attractive because it has the most efficient panels on the market, and as costs come down, efficiency will be the easiest way to differentiate SunPower from the crowd.

In its earnings report, watch for signs that First Solar is finding more new avenues to expand its solar presence both in the U.S. and around the world. In a still-competitive industry, First Solar needs to sustain its leadership role and keep growing to take full advantage of favorable conditions as long as they last.

The article First Solar Earnings: An Early Look originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

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