First Solar, Inc. vs Unilever plc — how do they compare? First Solar, Inc. trades at $241.99 (market cap $25.89B), while Unilever plc trades at $61.89 (market cap $134.06B). The key difference: Unilever plc is far larger — about 5.2× First Solar, Inc.'s market cap, and Unilever plc pays a 3.65% dividend while First Solar, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FSLR | UL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.89B | $134.06B |
Sector | Technology | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $318.30 | $74.59 |
52-Week Low | $180.05 | $55.05 |
Enterprise Value | $24.36B | $159.86B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.65% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and a new factory under construction in India.
Read more on FSLR →Unilever is a diversified personal product (42% of 2021 sales by value), home care (20%), and packaged food (38%) company. Its brands include Knorr soups and sauces, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Lipton teas, Axe and Dove skin products, and the TRESemme haircare brand. The firm has been acquisitive in recent years
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