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What First Solar promised, and what happened

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Guidance

What management said, and what became of it

20 of 26 judged targets kept · 11 open · verdicts reflect calls analysed to Jun 2026.

TargetOriginal wordingSaidLatest callVerdict
Full prepayment of India DFC loanfull repayment of our India credit facility with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation by June 30, 2026Dec 2025Jun 2026:We completed the full prepayment of our India DFC loan during the quarter.
Call transcript, Jun 2026 · no direct link
Achieved
South Carolina U.S. finishing-line production start (3.7-3.5 GW)Production will start at the end of '26 and ramp through the first half of 2027Sep 2025Jun 2026:For the second phase, we now expect completion in mid-2027. While the revised time reflects a number of factors associated with optimizing the facilities launch, it also enables the earlier incorporation of CuRe technology.
Call transcript, Jun 2026 · no direct link
Delayed
FY26 adjusted EBITDA$2.6 billion to $2.8 billionDec 2025Jun 2026:Our full year 2026 guidance remains unchanged.
Call transcript, Jun 2026 · no direct link
On Track

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