First Solar Stock Forecast - Triple Exponential Smoothing

FSLR Stock  USD 175.04  0.75  0.43%   
The Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Solar on the next trading day is expected to be 175.40 with a mean absolute deviation of  3.05  and the sum of the absolute errors of 179.93. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast First Solar stock prices and determine the direction of First Solar's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First Solar's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns. Although First Solar's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of First Solar's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of First Solar fundamentals over time.
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At this time, First Solar's Payables Turnover is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/19/2024, Fixed Asset Turnover is likely to grow to 1.14, while Inventory Turnover is likely to drop 1.89. . As of 04/19/2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 93 M. In addition to that, Net Loss is likely to grow to about (37.8 M).

Open Interest Against 2024-04-19 First Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast First Solar's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in First Solar's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for First Solar stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current First Solar's open interest, investors have to compare it to First Solar's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of First Solar is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in First. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.
Most investors in First Solar cannot accurately predict what will happen the next trading day because, historically, stock markets tend to be unpredictable and even illogical. Modeling turbulent structures requires applying different statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms to find hidden data structures or patterns within the First Solar's time series price data and predict how it will affect future prices. One of these methodologies is forecasting, which interprets First Solar's price structures and extracts relationships that further increase the generated results' accuracy.
Triple exponential smoothing for First Solar - also known as the Winters method - is a refinement of the popular double exponential smoothing model with the addition of periodicity (seasonality) component. Simple exponential smoothing technique works best with data where there are no trend or seasonality components to the data. When First Solar prices exhibit either an increasing or decreasing trend over time, simple exponential smoothing forecasts tend to lag behind observations. Double exponential smoothing is designed to address this type of data series by taking into account any trend in First Solar price movement. However, neither of these exponential smoothing models address any seasonality of First Solar.

First Solar Triple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 20th of April

Given 90 days horizon, the Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Solar on the next trading day is expected to be 175.40 with a mean absolute deviation of 3.05, mean absolute percentage error of 15.30, and the sum of the absolute errors of 179.93.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that First Solar's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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First Solar Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Solar's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. First Solar's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 172.94 and 177.86, respectively. We have considered First Solar's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
175.04
172.94
Downside
175.40
Expected Value
177.86
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Solar stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Solar stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information CriteriaHuge
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.0775
MADMean absolute deviation3.0497
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0193
SAESum of the absolute errors179.93
As with simple exponential smoothing, in triple exponential smoothing models past First Solar observations are given exponentially smaller weights as the observations get older. In other words, recent observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older First Solar observations.

Predictive Modules for First Solar

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Solar. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of First Solar's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
173.79176.25178.71
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
156.86185.89188.35
Details
35 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
216.19237.57263.70
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.192.043.29
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as First Solar. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against First Solar's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, First Solar's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in First Solar.

Other Forecasting Options for First Solar

For every potential investor in First, whether a beginner or expert, First Solar's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. First Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in First. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying First Solar's price trends.

First Solar Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with First Solar stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of First Solar could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing First Solar by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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First Solar Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of First Solar's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of First Solar's current price.

First Solar Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how First Solar stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading First Solar shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying First Solar stock market strength indicators, traders can identify First Solar entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

First Solar Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Solar's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in First Solar's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether First Solar is a strong investment it is important to analyze First Solar's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact First Solar's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding First Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is First Solar's industry expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of First Solar. If investors know First will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about First Solar listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
2.058
Earnings Share
7.73
Revenue Per Share
31.075
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.156
Return On Assets
0.0595
The market value of First Solar is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First Solar's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First Solar's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because First Solar's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First Solar's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between First Solar's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First Solar is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First Solar's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.