Joel Greenblatt's FSLR Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 19,081 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) worth $4.21 M, representing 0.02% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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 807,464 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +85,500 | Add 0.00% | 85,499 | $44.81 |
| Q3 2013 | -44,413 | Reduce 51.95% | 41,086 | $40.21 |
| Q4 2013 | +183,625 | Add 446.93% | 224,711 | $54.64 |
| Q1 2014 | -144,805 | Reduce 64.44% | 79,906 | $69.79 |
| Q2 2014 | -48,672 | Reduce 60.91% | 31,234 | $71.04 |
| Q3 2014 | -4,611 | Reduce 14.76% | 26,623 | $65.81 |
| Q4 2014 | -26,623 | Sold Out | 26,623 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +834,087 | New Buy | 834,087 | $59.79 |
| Q2 2015 | -777,715 | Reduce 93.24% | 56,372 | $46.97 |
| Q3 2015 | -47,260 | Reduce 83.84% | 9,112 | $42.80 |
| Q4 2015 | -9,112 | Sold Out | 9,112 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +110,551 | New Buy | 110,551 | $68.47 |
| Q2 2016 | +46,189 | Add 41.78% | 156,740 | $48.48 |
| Q3 2016 | -156,740 | Sold Out | 156,740 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +354,444 | New Buy | 354,444 | $39.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -331,129 | Reduce 93.42% | 23,315 | $45.89 |
| Q4 2017 | +213,672 | Add 916.46% | 236,987 | $67.52 |
| Q1 2018 | -60,734 | Reduce 25.63% | 176,253 | $70.98 |
| Q2 2018 | -176,253 | Sold Out | 176,253 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +29,972 | New Buy | 29,972 | $49.51 |
| Q3 2020 | +25,167 | Add 83.97% | 55,139 | $66.20 |
| Q4 2020 | +4,554 | Add 8.26% | 59,693 | $98.92 |
| Q1 2021 | -55,246 | Reduce 92.55% | 4,447 | $87.25 |
| Q2 2021 | -4,447 | Sold Out | 4,447 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2021 | +17,523 | New Buy | 17,523 | $95.47 |
| Q4 2021 | -4,192 | Reduce 23.92% | 13,331 | $87.17 |
| Q1 2022 | -13,331 | Sold Out | 13,331 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,502 | New Buy | 3,502 | $68.25 |
| Q3 2022 | -821 | Reduce 23.44% | 2,681 | $132.41 |
| Q4 2022 | +148 | Add 5.52% | 2,829 | $149.79 |
| Q1 2023 | +32,532 | Add 1149.95% | 35,361 | $217.50 |
| Q2 2023 | -32,175 | Reduce 90.99% | 3,186 | $190.09 |
| Q3 2023 | -427 | Reduce 13.40% | 2,759 | $161.59 |
| Q4 2023 | -419 | Reduce 15.19% | 2,340 | $172.28 |
| Q1 2024 | -1 | Reduce 0.04% | 2,339 | $168.80 |
| Q2 2024 | +109 | Add 4.66% | 2,448 | $225.46 |
| Q3 2024 | -46 | Reduce 1.88% | 2,402 | $249.44 |
| Q4 2024 | +616 | Add 25.65% | 3,018 | $176.24 |
| Q1 2025 | +3,100 | Add 102.72% | 6,118 | $126.43 |
| Q2 2025 | +15,112 | Add 247.01% | 21,230 | $165.54 |
| Q3 2025 | -2,149 | Reduce 10.12% | 19,081 | $220.53 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was in Q1 2015, adding 834,087 shares worth $49.87 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 19,081 shares of First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), valued at approximately $4.21 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) represents approximately 0.02% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) was 834,087 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.