Joel Greenblatt's FSLR Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 29,673 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) worth $7.75 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in FSLR, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 834,087 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 777,715 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's First Solar (FSLR) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly First Solar (FSLR) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +10,592 | Add 55.51% | 29,673 | $261.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -2,149 | Reduce 10.12% | 19,081 | $220.53 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,112 | Add 247.01% | 21,230 | $165.54 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,100 | Add 102.72% | 6,118 | $126.43 |
| Q4 2024 | +616 | Add 25.65% | 3,018 | $176.24 |
| Q3 2024 | -46 | Reduce 1.88% | 2,402 | $249.44 |
| Q2 2024 | +109 | Add 4.66% | 2,448 | $225.46 |
| Q1 2024 | -1 | Reduce 0.04% | 2,339 | $168.80 |
| Q4 2023 | -419 | Reduce 15.19% | 2,340 | $172.28 |
| Q3 2023 | -427 | Reduce 13.40% | 2,759 | $161.59 |
| Q2 2023 | -32,175 | Reduce 90.99% | 3,186 | $190.09 |
| Q1 2023 | +32,532 | Add 1149.95% | 35,361 | $217.50 |
| Q4 2022 | +148 | Add 5.52% | 2,829 | $149.79 |
| Q3 2022 | -821 | Reduce 23.44% | 2,681 | $132.41 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,502 | New Buy | 3,502 | $68.25 |
| Q1 2022 | -13,331 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -4,192 | Reduce 23.92% | 13,331 | $87.17 |
| Q3 2021 | +17,523 | New Buy | 17,523 | $95.47 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,447 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -55,246 | Reduce 92.55% | 4,447 | $87.25 |
| Q4 2020 | +4,554 | Add 8.26% | 59,693 | $98.92 |
| Q3 2020 | +25,167 | Add 83.97% | 55,139 | $66.20 |
| Q2 2020 | +29,972 | New Buy | 29,972 | $49.51 |
| Q2 2018 | -176,253 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -60,734 | Reduce 25.63% | 176,253 | $70.98 |
| Q4 2017 | +213,672 | Add 916.46% | 236,987 | $67.52 |
| Q3 2017 | -331,129 | Reduce 93.42% | 23,315 | $45.89 |
| Q2 2017 | +354,444 | New Buy | 354,444 | $39.88 |
| Q3 2016 | -156,740 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +46,189 | Add 41.78% | 156,740 | $48.48 |
| Q1 2016 | +110,551 | New Buy | 110,551 | $68.47 |
| Q4 2015 | -9,112 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -47,260 | Reduce 83.84% | 9,112 | $42.80 |
| Q2 2015 | -777,715 | Reduce 93.24% | 56,372 | $46.97 |
| Q1 2015 | +834,087 | New Buy | 834,087 | $59.79 |
| Q4 2014 | -26,623 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | -4,611 | Reduce 14.76% | 26,623 | $65.81 |
| Q2 2014 | -48,672 | Reduce 60.91% | 31,234 | $71.04 |
| Q1 2014 | -144,805 | Reduce 64.44% | 79,906 | $69.79 |
| Q4 2013 | +183,625 | Add 446.93% | 224,711 | $54.64 |
| Q3 2013 | -44,413 | Reduce 51.95% | 41,086 | $40.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +85,500 | Add 0.00% | 85,499 | $44.81 |
Joel Greenblatt's First Solar Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) in Q2 2013, acquiring 85,499 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) for 42 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was in Q1 2015, adding 834,087 shares worth $49.87 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 29,673 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), valued at approximately $7.75 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) represents approximately 0.03% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was 834,087 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015.