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First Solar (FSLR) Analyst Ratings: Buy, Buy, Buy

Following last nights earnings report and news of a big supply deal, the analysts are out with their ratings this morning:

According to StreetInsider.com..

Gabelli Issues Buy rating and raised 08 estimates.  “We are increasing our ’08, ’09, and ’10 EPS estimates to $4.00, $8.00, and $11.25, respectively, from $3.60, $6.50, and $10.15. 3Q EPS of $1.20 were well ahead of our expectation of $1.05, and consensus of $1.02. On the conference … Read the rest

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Both First Solar (FSLR) & Sunpower (SPWRA) To Sell From Buy

Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Molnar has had a change of heart on his rosy outlook for both Sunpower (SPWR) and First Solar (FSLR), slapping both with Sell ratings this morning, down from previous Buy ratings due to oversupply issues and a lack of European subsidies. 

“The risk of oversupply in the solar market will soon become a reality as considerably less generous demand subsidies take hold just as a wave of supply and tight … Read the rest