First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) is trading at $306.79, which is -1.4% below its all-time high of $311.14. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.2, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, FSLR has experienced 34 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -8.1%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM EDT
FSLR
StockFirst Solar, Inc.
Price
$306.79
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $311.14
Typical
Current Drawdown
-1.4%
Days in Drawdown
6522
Avg Max Drawdown
8.1%
Avg Length
14
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.2
FSLR - Price & High Water Mark
FSLR - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
First Solar, Inc. is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-29, the stock price is $306.79, just 1.4% below its all-time high of $311.14.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, First Solar, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 8.1% in depth, with an average duration of 14 days. First Solar, Inc. has gone through 34 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for First Solar, Inc. in the last 14 years was 41.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 110 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for First Solar, Inc. currently stands at 0.24. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing First Solar, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 34 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-20 | Ongoing | 6522 days | -1.4% | $311.14 | $306.79 | — |
| 2008-05-15 | 2008-05-16 | 2 days | -0.4% | $307.94 | $306.78 | $311.14 |
| 2008-04-23 | 2008-05-13 | 21 days | -11.6% | $298.03 | $263.35 | $303.98 |
| 2008-04-17 | 2008-04-22 | 6 days | -3.4% | $295.91 | $285.79 | $298.03 |
| 2007-12-27 | 2008-04-15 | 110 days | -41.0% | $280.91 | $165.60 | $287.32 |
| 2007-12-17 | 2007-12-21 | 5 days | -7.8% | $251.69 | $231.97 | $266.40 |
| 2007-12-11 | 2007-12-14 | 4 days | -5.5% | $250.00 | $236.29 | $251.69 |
| 2007-11-30 | 2007-12-10 | 11 days | -9.9% | $238.18 | $214.54 | $250.00 |
| 2007-11-09 | 2007-11-29 | 21 days | -20.8% | $224.43 | $177.70 | $238.18 |
| 2007-11-07 | 2007-11-08 | 2 days | -1.1% | $169.00 | $167.12 | $224.43 |
| 2007-11-01 | 2007-11-06 | 6 days | -7.7% | $158.81 | $146.56 | $169.00 |
| 2007-10-30 | 2007-10-31 | 2 days | -4.1% | $156.20 | $149.75 | $158.81 |
| 2007-10-24 | 2007-10-26 | 3 days | -1.2% | $150.16 | $148.38 | $150.44 |
| 2007-10-19 | 2007-10-23 | 5 days | -5.2% | $140.57 | $133.24 | $150.16 |
| 2007-10-09 | 2007-10-16 | 8 days | -5.3% | $137.30 | $130.00 | $138.93 |
| 2007-10-03 | 2007-10-04 | 2 days | -2.7% | $131.53 | $127.92 | $131.84 |
| 2007-07-31 | 2007-10-01 | 63 days | -31.9% | $120.28 | $81.87 | $126.96 |
| 2007-07-10 | 2007-07-30 | 21 days | -10.2% | $119.34 | $107.16 | $120.28 |
| 2007-07-05 | 2007-07-09 | 5 days | -3.0% | $97.48 | $94.53 | $119.34 |
| 2007-06-29 | 2007-07-02 | 4 days | -0.9% | $90.13 | $89.29 | $93.75 |
| 2007-06-21 | 2007-06-22 | 2 days | -0.8% | $80.82 | $80.21 | $84.64 |
| 2007-06-06 | 2007-06-13 | 8 days | -1.8% | $71.83 | $70.54 | $74.36 |
| 2007-05-08 | 2007-06-05 | 29 days | -10.9% | $69.63 | $62.03 | $71.83 |
| 2007-04-17 | 2007-05-04 | 18 days | -14.4% | $64.94 | $55.56 | $66.70 |
| 2007-04-13 | 2007-04-16 | 4 days | -2.6% | $62.91 | $61.26 | $64.94 |
| 2007-03-26 | 2007-04-10 | 16 days | -10.7% | $58.25 | $52.01 | $60.15 |
| 2007-03-13 | 2007-03-22 | 10 days | -11.0% | $57.91 | $51.52 | $58.14 |
| 2007-02-27 | 2007-03-08 | 10 days | -14.9% | $51.85 | $44.13 | $51.87 |
| 2007-02-22 | 2007-02-26 | 5 days | -3.9% | $51.19 | $49.20 | $51.85 |
| 2007-02-09 | 2007-02-13 | 5 days | -2.8% | $33.79 | $32.86 | $34.28 |
| 2007-01-31 | 2007-02-05 | 6 days | -4.6% | $32.72 | $31.20 | $32.78 |
| 2006-12-29 | 2007-01-29 | 32 days | -7.2% | $29.86 | $27.71 | $31.14 |
| 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-28 | 11 days | -8.1% | $29.05 | $26.69 | $29.86 |
| 2006-11-28 | 2006-12-15 | 18 days | -4.5% | $28.35 | $27.08 | $29.05 |
| 2006-11-21 | 2006-11-22 | 2 days | -1.6% | $25.00 | $24.60 | $26.88 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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FSLR Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$306.79
High-water mark
$311.14
Current drawdown
-1.4%
Days in drawdown
6,522
This FSLR page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior First Solar, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About FSLR
First Solar, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 32 days with an average max drop of -17.8%.
The current drawdown of -1.4% has lasted 6,522 days, which is 203.8x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 to Apr 2008 | -41.0% | 110 days |
| Jul 2007 to Oct 2007 | -31.9% | 63 days |
| Nov 2007 to Nov 2007 | -20.8% | 21 days |
| Feb 2007 to Mar 2007 | -14.9% | 10 days |
| Apr 2007 to May 2007 | -14.4% | 18 days |
| Apr 2008 to May 2008 | -11.6% | 21 days |
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