New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (&#34;First Solar&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;)

<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/1KAaGhQPGG">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">FSLR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/0pAaJf5OoX">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in First Solar and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/RYNWjhwEDa"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than August 24, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>On January 7, 2026, according to the complaint, "Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy, noting that during 2025, First Solar had lowered guidance, faced significant de-bookings and experienced margin compression through 2025."  </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $27.67 per share, about 10.3%, to close at $241.11 per share on January 7, 2026.</p><p>Then, on February 24, 2026, after markets closed, according to the complaint First Solar announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 "that missed expectations by a wide margin and issued lower-than expected FY 2026 revenue guidance, citing customer headwinds such as permitting delays under the Trump administration." </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $33.09 per share, about 13.6%, to close at $210.12 per share. </p><p>The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, (i) Defendants overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on the Company's business; (ii) Defendants understated the extent to which its responses to U.S. tariff policy, including the intentional underutilization of production facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam, and attempted relocation of production to the U.S., were likely to negatively impact First Solar's projected performance in the 2026 fiscal year; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.</p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX - </b>Kaplan Fox is a leading national law firm focusing on complex litigation with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.  With over 50 years of experience in securities litigation, Kaplan Fox offers the professional experience and track record that clients demand.  Through prosecuting cases on the federal and state levels, Kaplan Fox has successfully shaped the law through winning many important decisions on behalf of our clients.  For more information about Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP, you may visit our website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/WAzWmcngqo">www.kaplanfox.com</a>.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/qpzbDfMjyV">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/noDbyijVE3">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/KLPONf3ka4">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/first-solar-inc-class-action-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/307024_c12e426c645108fd_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/EZkmEUvzMY">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/307024</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/307024/197" alt="" /></p>

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Kaplan Fox Encourages First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm Before August 24, 2026

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2026) - Kaplan Fox &amp;amp; Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. (&amp;#34;First Solar&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;)</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer filed a securities class action against First Solar alleging misstatements about tariff impacts and production adjustments under U.S. policy. The suit follows a January downgrade by Jefferies and a February 24, 2026 earnings miss with weak 2026 guidance, triggering a sharp stock decline. The development could raise regulatory and reputational risk, potentially depressing FSLR&#039;s multiple and cash-flow visibility in the near term.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Class action filed against First Solar over 2025-2026 guidance and tariff exposure.</li><li>Jefferies downgraded FSLR to Hold; stock declined after similar news.</li><li>Q4 2025 results missed expectations; FY2026 revenue guidance lowered.</li><li>Plaintiffs allege tariff policy mismanagement and underutilization of facilities.</li><li>Deadline to join class: August 24, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)</strong>: Subject of the securities class action; allegations include overstated tariff resilience and production adjustments.</li><li><strong>Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)</strong>: Downgraded FSLR to Hold from Buy on Jan 7, 2026; cited 2025 de-bookings and margin compression; potential near-term price pressure on FSLR.</li><li><strong>Kaplan Fox &amp; Kilsheimer LLP (N/A)</strong>: Plaintiff counsel for the class action; no direct market exposure but notable legal risk signal.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>Category: Legal. Fits as a securities-law action targeting a public issuer; could affect investor sentiment and risk disclosures, though materiality to fundamentals remains uncertain.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Class-action filing adds legal overhang that could cap upside on any rally.</li><li>Jefferies downgrade highlighted weak 2025 guidance, reinforcing negative sentiment.</li><li>Feb 24, 2026 results miss may keep revenue visibility depressed.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline of August 24, 2026 could drive near-term volatility.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Class Period: February 26, 2025 to February 24, 2026.</li><li>Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy on January 7, 2026.</li><li>FSLR fell $27.67 (10.3%) on January 7, 2026 to $241.11.</li><li>February 24, 2026: 4Q25 results missed; FY2026 revenue guidance lowered; stock at $210.12 (-13.6%).</li><li>Deadline to move for lead plaintiff: August 24, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term headwinds from the lawsuit and prior misses suggest modest downside risk for FSLR over weeks to a few months.</p>
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<p>New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2026) - <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/1KAaGhQPGG">Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP</a> announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR">FSLR</a>) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026 (the "Class Period").</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/0pAaJf5OoX">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE</a></p><p><b>If you are an investor in First Solar and have suffered losses, you may </b><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/RYNWjhwEDa"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a><b> to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing </b><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com"><b>pmayer@kaplanfox.com</b></a><b> or by calling (646) 315-9003.</b></p><p><b>DEADLINE REMINDER: </b>If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court <u><b>no later than August 24, 2026</b></u> to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class.  If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.</p><p>On January 7, 2026, according to the complaint, "Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy, noting that during 2025, First Solar had lowered guidance, faced significant de-bookings and experienced margin compression through 2025."  </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $27.67 per share, about 10.3%, to close at $241.11 per share on January 7, 2026.</p><p>Then, on February 24, 2026, after markets closed, according to the complaint First Solar announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 "that missed expectations by a wide margin and issued lower-than expected FY 2026 revenue guidance, citing customer headwinds such as permitting delays under the Trump administration." </p><p>Following this news, the price of First Solar stock fell $33.09 per share, about 13.6%, to close at $210.12 per share. </p><p>The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, (i) Defendants overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on the Company's business; (ii) Defendants understated the extent to which its responses to U.S. tariff policy, including the intentional underutilization of production facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam, and attempted relocation of production to the U.S., were likely to negatively impact First Solar's projected performance in the 2026 fiscal year; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.</p><p><b>WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX - </b>Kaplan Fox is a leading national law firm focusing on complex litigation with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Jersey.  With over 50 years of experience in securities litigation, Kaplan Fox offers the professional experience and track record that clients demand.  Through prosecuting cases on the federal and state levels, Kaplan Fox has successfully shaped the law through winning many important decisions on behalf of our clients.  For more information about Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP, you may visit our website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/WAzWmcngqo">www.kaplanfox.com</a>.</p><p>This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.</p><p>If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Pamela A. Mayer<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/qpzbDfMjyV">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />800 Third Avenue, 38th Floor<br />New York, New York 10022<br />(646) 315-9003<br /><a href="mailto:pmayer@kaplanfox.com">pmayer@kaplanfox.com</a></p><p>Laurence D. King<br /><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/noDbyijVE3">KAPLAN FOX &#38; KILSHEIMER LLP</a><br />1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1501<br />Oakland, California 94612<br />(415) 772-4704<br /><a href="mailto:lking@kaplanfox.com">lking@kaplanfox.com</a></p></div><p>Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox &#38; Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/KLPONf3ka4">https://www.kaplanfox.com/case/first-solar-inc-class-action-alert-learn-more-now/</a></p><p id="corporateNewsLogoContainer"><img src="https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/12532/307024_c12e426c645108fd_logo.jpg" id="corporateNewsLogo" alt="Corporate Logo" /></p><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/EZkmEUvzMY">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/307024</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/307024/197" alt="" /></p>

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer filed a securities class action against First Solar alleging misstatements about tariff impacts and production adjustments under U.S. policy. The suit follows a January downgrade by Jefferies and a February 24, 2026 earnings miss with weak 2026 guidance, triggering a sharp stock decline. The development could raise regulatory and reputational risk, potentially depressing FSLR's multiple and cash-flow visibility in the near term.

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Kaplan Fox Encourages First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm Before August 24, 2026

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