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Institutional investor reduces position in solar cell manufacturer
Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:50am
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reduced its stake in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) by 3.2% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 242,496 shares of the solar cell manufacturer’s stock, valued at $63.3 million.
First Solar is a leading U.S. solar technology company, and institutional investors’ trading activity in its stock can signal broader market trends and sentiment around the renewable energy sector.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group sold 7,956 shares of First Solar stock during the fourth quarter. The fund now owns a 0.23% stake in the company. Several other institutional investors have also recently adjusted their positions in First Solar, with some increasing and others decreasing their holdings.
A major Japanese financial services group that manages over $1 trillion in assets globally.
A U.S. solar technology company that manufactures thin-film photovoltaic modules and provides solar energy solutions.
Institutional investors’ trading activity in solar stocks like First Solar can provide insights into the overall health and direction of the renewable energy industry.
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