BlackRock reports 11.8% stake in First Solar

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reports its beneficial ownership of common stock of First Solar, Inc. on an amended Schedule 13G. BlackRock and certain consolidated business units beneficially own 12,659,898 First Solar common shares, representing 11.8% of the class as of June 30, 2026.

BlackRock has sole voting power over 11,958,403 shares and sole dispositive power over all 12,659,898 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Various underlying clients have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, but no single client holds more than five percent of First Solar’s outstanding common shares.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 12,659,898 shares Percent of class: 11.8% Sole voting power: 11,958,403 shares +4 more

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Beneficially owned shares 12,659,898 shares Common stock of First Solar beneficially owned by BlackRock as of 06/30/2026

Percent of class 11.8% Portion of First Solar common stock class beneficially owned by BlackRock

Sole voting power 11,958,403 shares First Solar shares over which BlackRock has sole voting power

Shared voting power 0 shares First Solar shares over which BlackRock has shared voting power

Sole dispositive power 12,659,898 shares First Solar shares over which BlackRock has sole dispositive power

Shared dispositive power 0 shares First Solar shares over which BlackRock has shared dispositive power

Signature date 07/28/2026 Date Spencer Fleming signed as Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain"

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.

sole voting power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 11,958,403.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 12,659,898.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G), so indicate"

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

FAQ

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How many First Solar (FSLR) shares does BlackRock beneficially own?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 12,659,898 shares of First Solar common stock. This position reflects holdings of certain BlackRock business units consolidated for reporting purposes, excluding other disaggregated units under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

What percentage of First Solar (FSLR) does BlackRock own according to this Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock states that it beneficially owns 11.8% of First Solar’s outstanding common stock. This percentage is based on 12,659,898 shares reported as beneficially owned as of June 30, 2026.

How much voting power does BlackRock have over its First Solar (FSLR) holdings?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 11,958,403 First Solar shares and no shared voting power. Voting authority is attributed to certain reporting business units within BlackRock and its subsidiaries.

What dispositive power does BlackRock hold over First Solar (FSLR) shares?

BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 12,659,898 First Solar shares and no shared dispositive power. This means the reporting business units can determine how these shares are disposed of, subject to client arrangements.

Do any BlackRock clients individually own over 5% of First Solar (FSLR)?

No. BlackRock notes that various persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from the First Solar shares, but no one person has an interest exceeding five percent of First Solar’s total outstanding common shares.

Who signed the BlackRock ownership report for First Solar (FSLR) and when?

The report is signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director at BlackRock, Inc. The signature is dated July 28, 2026, confirming the filing on behalf of the reporting person.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/28/2026 - 04:44 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

FIRST SOLAR, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

336433107

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 336433107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 11,958,403.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 12,659,898.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

12,659,898.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FIRST SOLAR, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 4300 E Camelback Road, Suite 220 Phoenix AZ 85018
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 336433107
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 12659898
(b)	Percent of class: 11.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 11958403
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 12659898
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of FIRST SOLAR, INC.. No one person's interest in the common stock of FIRST SOLAR, INC. is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	07/28/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7