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Gross Margin Drivers

FIRST SOLAR, INC. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42

First Solar’s gross margin was described as surging because of tariff benefits and tax-credit-supported module sales. New U.S. tariffs on polysilicon-based products are expected to widen the cost advantage of First Solar’s cadmium-telluride thin-film modules over silicon-based competitors. The tariff changes may strengthen domestic manufacturing economics while increasing legal and trade-policy exposure.

Key facts

• Morningstar analyst report highlights surging gross margin at First Solar due to tariff benefits and tax credit-boosted module sales. source