First Solar (FSLR) CEO Mark Widmar sells 11,226 shares under trading plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FIRST SOLAR, INC. Chief Executive Officer Mark R. Widmar reported open-market sales of company common stock totaling 11,226 shares. The sales occurred on May 11 and May 13, 2026 at reported prices ranging from about $230.18 to $240.02 per share.
After these transactions, Widmar directly holds 93,848 shares of First Solar common stock. The filing notes that at least one transaction was executed under a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and that several sales were carried out in multiple trades, with prices reported as weighted averages.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 11,226 shares ($2,626,914)
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Widmar Mark R
Role
Chief Executive Officer
Sold
11,226 shs ($2.63M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,300 | $240.02 | $312K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,500 | $230.18 | $345K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,026 | $231.53 | $238K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,262 | $232.55 | $526K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,877 | $233.56 | $438K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,498 | $234.84 | $352K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,363 | $235.69 | $321K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 400 | $236.53 | $95K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 93,848 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person on November 6, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $230 to $230.61. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $231.10 to $231.95. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $232.10 to $233.07. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $233.18 to $234.05. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $234.34 to $235.15. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $235.37 to $236.29. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $236.49 to $236.56. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $240 to $240.13. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 11,226 shares
Post-sale holdings: 93,848 shares
Sale price (low): $230.18 per share
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7 metrics
Shares sold
11,226 shares
Total common shares sold across Form 4 transactions
Post-sale holdings
93,848 shares
Common shares directly held after final reported sale
Sale price (low)
$230.18 per share
Lowest weighted-average sale price reported among transactions
Sale price (high)
$240.02 per share
Highest weighted-average sale price reported among transactions
Number of sale transactions
8 transactions
Non-derivative open-market sales of common stock
Net share change
-11,226 shares
Net selling activity from transaction summary
10b5-1 plan adoption date
November 6, 2025
Date CEO adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan cited in footnote
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average sale price, open-market sale, non-derivative, +1 more
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average sale price financial
"The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported on this line"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type": "non-derivative""
beneficially owned financial
"total_shares_following_transaction": "93848.0000"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
FAQ
What did First Solar (FSLR) CEO Mark Widmar report in this Form 4?
Mark R. Widmar reported selling 11,226 shares of First Solar common stock in open-market transactions. The sales took place on May 11 and May 13, 2026, at per-share prices in the low-to-mid $230s and around $240, as disclosed.
Were First Solar (FSLR) CEO Mark Widmar’s stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. A footnote states that at least one transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 6, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance under predetermined conditions.
How many separate sale transactions did the First Solar (FSLR) Form 4 report?
The filing reports eight non-derivative sale transactions in First Solar common stock. Each entry lists the number of shares sold, a weighted-average sale price, and the resulting share balance, contributing to a total of 11,226 shares sold across all lines.