First Solar Q4 Earnings: Conference Call Live Blog

First Solar, Inc. FSLR is set to report earnings this Tuesday afternoon. Below is a live blog of the events.

04:56:12pm: As costs continue to go down, we're seeing "great and greater adoption." What's best, is this is because consumers are recognizing solar "represents a compelling value opportunity," not due to anything policy related.

04:53:33pm: ...And the results summary.

04:48:55pm: ...And next, highlights Q1 guidance.

04:45:55pm: First Solar highlights its Q4 operations overview.

04:39:11pm:The $848 million California Flats project with Apple Inc. AAPL is the largest contributor to that growth

04:38:33pm: "Strength of bookings and increased demand is a testament to our increased" competitiveness

04:34:00pm: Both First Solar and SunPower plan to eventually put their proposed YieldCo through the IPO process

04:07:28pm: First Solar Sees Q1 GAAP Loss of $0.35-$0.25/Share

04:06:23pm: First Solar Sees Q1 Sales $550M-$650M

04:05:39pm: First Solar Reports Q4 GAAP EPS $1.89 May Not Compare to $0.76 Est., Sales $1.01B vs $1.28B Est.

Further Reading

• A YieldCo is The 'Best Strategy' For First Solar And SunPower Corporation SPWR, Deutsche Bank Explains
• Deutsche Bank Upgrades First Solar To Buy
• First Solar YieldCo Is 'No Guarantee,' Expert Says
• Raymond James On First Solar: Focus Is On Guidance, Not So Much Earnings
• TD Ameritrade Chief Strategist Saw Increased Buying Of Calls On First Solar