CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 13F: New $7M Stake in FSLR
Key Points
- Cushing Asset Management opened a new position with 40,000 shares of First Solar, worth approximately $7 million.
- The stock recently traded around $168.15, about equal to its closing price on the filing date.
- First Solar has a market cap of about $18.1 billion and is currently trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
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Cushing Asset Management, LP dba NXG Investment Management took a new position in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) by acquiring 40,000 shares, valued at approximately $7 million, in a filing on October 26, 2026. This move marks a significant entry into the solar technology sector for the fund, which reported a total value of about $1.42 billion in its 13F filing.
Where First Solar Fits in Cushing Asset Management's Portfolio
This new stake represents about 0.49% of Cushing Asset Management's total reported value and ranks 38th among its 73 reported positions.
Other Institutional Activity in First Solar
In recent activity, Hill City Capital, LP holds 2,628,130 shares of First Solar, valued at approximately $441.9 million, after increasing its position by 450,543 shares, a 20.7% rise as of June 30, 2026.
First Solar, Inc. Stock Down 2.2%
First Solar shares recently traded around $168.15, which is about equal to the closing price on the filing date. The stock is currently below its 50-day moving average of $192.13 and its 200-day moving average of $217.18, indicating a weaker trend in the short and long term.
Recent Earnings
First Solar reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $5.38 billion and an EPS of $16.22. The company has a net margin of 32.5% and a return on equity of 18.5%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at First Solar, Inc.
Recently, some insiders have sold shares, including Markus Gloeckler, the Chief Technology Officer, who sold 4,254 shares on August 4, 2026. General Counsel Jason E Dymbort sold 3,700 shares on August 11, 2026, at an average price of $249.38. These transactions occurred before Cushing's filing.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 8, 2026, Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on First Solar with a price target of $272. Truist Securities upgraded its rating to Buy with a target of $270 on October 12, 2026. The consensus rating among analysts is a Buy with a mean price target of approximately $273.67.
About First Solar
First Solar, Inc. is a solar technology company that provides photovoltaic solar energy solutions. It manufactures and sells solar modules using thin film semiconductor technology. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, France, India, and Chile.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on First Solar's upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, for insights into its financial health. Cushing Asset Management's new stake reflects its interest in the solar sector amid ongoing developments in renewable energy.
Source: CUSHING ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP dba NXG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT's 13F filing on $FSLR (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts