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10-Q2025-07-31· merged:deepseek-v4-flash

FSLR · First Solar, Inc.

0001274494-25-000054

SEC filing

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Cash Flow Quality

Cash Flow Quality

Operating cash flow (CFO) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $0.1B, a steep decline from $0.7B in the same period of 2024. This drop was driven by significant working capital outflows, particularly increases in accounts receivable and inventory, which consumed cash despite higher net income. The company's net income for the period was $0.4B, indicating a CFO-to-net-income ratio well below 1.0, a sign of weak cash conversion.

Capital expenditures (capex) remained elevated at $0.8B, reflecting ongoing investment in new manufacturing capacity. This resulted in negative free cash flow of -$0.7B. No share repurchases or dividends were reported, so the negative FCF was not covered by capital returns.

Anomalies: The large working capital build is notable and may reverse in subsequent quarters. No one-time tax payments were disclosed. The financing section showed no material debt or equity activity, with net cash flow from financing near zero.