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If you have a heart of stone and can handle its stock's volatility, then you can add First Solar (fslr) into your portfolio. Fslr a global leader in solar energy was supposed to report its earning on April, 29, 2013. But, they canceled it and  moved its earning date to the following Monday, May 6, 2013. I have to admit I was nervous when they did that since they didn't explain why and that left some of us confused. Several thoughts went through my head. Is this the end of the run for FSLR? Should I prepare myself for a deep sell-off? After the market closed on May 6,2013, FSLR reported its 1st quarter earnings for 2013 and it missed the analysts estimate by $-.06. I was taken back a little. How can they miss? Because few weeks prior their CFO came out and gave a positive outlook for 2013 thru 2015 on April 9, 2013. I thought for sure that they will at least meet their estimate. They were overly optimistic and under-achieved I guess. But fslr didn't get the sell out. In fact it was up a little during afterhours trading later that evening. So I looked at it as a bullish indicator on fslr that evening until the following day. 


The day after the earnings report, fslr opened lower and continued to descend throughout the day with decent volume. It closed down at -4.26 points. I can almost see the smiles on the short side investors (the non-believers) that day. As of this writing, there are about 28% ( it was 30% before 1Q earning report) of floating shares that are being shorted on fslr. We can look at it as both negative or positive. It's negative because there are too many pessimistic investors that are betting against the stock. And that can keep new investors away from fslr and stay on the sidelines. On the other hand, we can look at it as a positive because if the stock continues to go higher, then these same people who went against it will quickly cover their short position and that would strongly help push the stock higher and faster than they can say " Cry in May and go away". However, the sell off didn't hold. It turned out to be just some profit taking. The very next day Fslr climbed back up and now it's sitting at a 52-week high. I believe fslr is on the upward momentum and itll go higher. 
 
Now, if you wondering why fslr didn't have a follow thru sell off, and instead it moved up higher. Well, if you look closely at their 1st QFY 2013, it isn't bad. Sure it reported its 1st quarter 2013 earnings of $.69 and that missed the analysts estimate of $.75, but it could've been worse, right? If the analyst really miscalculated ( it could happen ) and estimated higher than $.75, that would be a major miss, wouldnt it? However, looking at the 1st quarter of 2013 and comparing it to the 1st quarter of 2012, in my view it's a big improvement in all aspects of their balance sheet and business. They reported 1QFY 2013 profit of $ .69 versus 1QFY 2012 loss of $ -.08. The net sales were $755 million in 1QFY 2013 compared to $258 million from 1QFY 2012 ( 192.6% increase ). Company cash at the end of the 1QFY 2013 is approximately $1 billion. This is an increase of $262 million (approximately 35.5%) from the 1QFY 2012. In my opinion that is a good number. And the company also maintained its full year 2013 financial guidance that it has stated on April 9, 2013 during its Analyst Day event. And compared to its peers, fslr is a profitable company , a true leader in the industry and dominates among its competitors. 

Looking ahead to the next quarter and beyond, what would be the catalyst to lift this stock even higher? As the world increasingly demand for alternative clean energy, Fslr as a global leader in photovoltaic ( PV ) energy solutions, with approximately $1 billion in cash, I believe it will continue to acquire and expand its business into the future. In my view when any company is in acquisitions, its always a good indicator that it's looking to grow and improve its pipelines and balance sheet. And as an investor that is what we are looking for in a company. Just recently in April 9, 2013, fslr announced it is acquiring TetraSun from JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, a solar photovoltaic ( PV) technology company that has developed a break-through cell architecture capable of conversion efficiencies and simpler and cost- effective processing steps. By acquiring TetraSun, this will help Fslr to grow and gain even more market shares going forward ,especially in Japan. And also will help fslr with its future products line and growth. Fslr is planning to use this new technology and begin commercial scale manufacturing in the second half of 2014. With its ongoing acquisition and innovation, this would be an ongoing catalyst that will keep investors interested. 
 
Another reason fslr has kept me bullish is its CEO Mr. James Hughes. As an investor and trader I like to hear its CEO make a positive statement about his company. After all who knows the company better than its CEO. On April, 9, 2013 Mr. James Hughes stated "I believe in my company, I believe in the industry and I believe that the energy world is just beginning to understand the capabilities of photovoltaic products." And on May 6, 2013 Mr. James Hughes also reaffirmed his company guidance. He said " We demonstrated progress on several fronts during the first quarter, including continued strengthening of our balance sheet and additions to our pipeline. We remain on track for the year and reaffirm our full-year 2013 financial guidance and are focused on achieving our goal of new bookings to shipments ratio of one-to-one." Despite the short fall of its 1Q earnings estimate but confirmation of its full year 2013 guidance remain intact. That is one of the reasons why fslr will continue to be on the upside.
 
With fslr already gaining over 66% year-to-date, I believe it still has more room on the upside. I would still buy fslr as a long term holding at this level. Because I too believe in their ability to provide solar energy systems and to help subsidize global energy demand into the future. I'm more bullish that fslr will stay as a leader thru its acquisition and innovation. Will its stock get to $300 again? I'm optimistic that it will . With its efforts to improve their balance sheet and their continued perseverance to acquire and expand its business, I believe FSLR will keep the investors and analysts intrigued and that would help push its stock higher.