First Solar Shares Rise 8% Amid 39% Tariff Changes Favoring U.S. Solar Industry, Says BMO Capital

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) shares rose by 8% following investor interest driven by recent long-dated put sales and the implications of new tariff policies. Analysts at BMO Capital highlighted that the company's potential as a long-term winner is bolstered by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which affect Southeast Asian solar exporters with an average rate of 39%. This situation is expected to favor U.S.-based solar manufacturers like First Solar, which are positioned to benefit from decreased competition. The overall market trend saw First Solar's stock performing positively, contrasting with broader market movements. Additionally, FTC Solar, Inc. (FTCI) is also seeing insider buying, with discussions around the need for increased solar capacity in light of the tariff changes.