NEW YORK, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTAT), Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), and Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
First Solar, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 19, 2014, First Solar, Inc. (First Solar) announced that its Chief Financial Officer Mark Widmar, along with other company executives, provided full-year 2014 guidance as well as summary financial targets through 2016, during its 2014 Analyst Day event held in New York. For full year 2014, the Company informed that it expects net sales of $3.7 billion to $4.0 billion, with consolidated gross margin expected at 16% to 18%. Diluted EPS is anticipated in the range of $2.20 to $2.60, with consolidated operating income of $270.0 million to $320.0 million. In addition, First Solar also provided summary outlook for 2015 and 2016. For 2015, the Company expects net sales to be in the range of $3.8 billion to $4.3 billion, with diluted EPS of $4.50 to $6.00. For 2016, the Company targets net sales of $3.8 billion to $4.5 billion, with diluted EPS of $3.50 to $5.00. The full analyst notes on First Solar, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03262014/FSLR/report.pdf
GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 11, 2014, GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. (GT) announced that it has signed a $336.0 million supply agreement with Cosmos Chemicals Berhad to provide its complete suite of polysilicon production equipment and technology for a 25,000 metric ton annual (MTA) polysilicon facility in Sarawak, Malaysia. Cosmos Chemicals Berhad is said to be currently securing final financing for the project. "The polysilicon market is improving with spot prices on the rise and supply and demand coming into balance. This is a good time to begin construction of a new plant so that it comes online timed to rising prices. GT has a successful track record of helping new market entrants establish world-class polysilicon production operations. Our proven polysilicon technology gives customers the ability to quickly achieve nameplate production capacity for high quality, low-cost polysilicon," said Dave Keck, Executive Vice President of GT's Solar Business. The full analyst notes on GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03262014/GTAT/report.pdf
Canadian Solar Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 20, 2014, Canadian Solar Inc. (Canadian Solar) announced that it will be participating at the 17th Annual Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference, to be held on March 27-28, 2014 at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong. The Company's Chairman, President and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu and Senior Vice President and CFO Michael G. Potter are scheduled to present on March 27, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. local time. In addition, Dr. Qu is also scheduled to participate in a clean technology panel at 10:30 a.m. local time, on the same day. The full analyst notes on Canadian Solar Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03262014/CSIQ/report.pdf
SunPower Corporation Analyst Notes
On March 18, 2014, SunPower Corporation (SunPower) reported that homebuyers of KB Home at all of its communities in Arizona can now own a solar-powered KB home. The Company expects solar power to help KB homeowners to reduce their monthly energy bills by as much as 80% compared to a typical resale home, and may also qualify for a 30% federal tax credit and $1,000 from the state of Arizona. "There is no better time to purchase a solar system than when the home is being built," said Matt Brost, Director of Sales at SunPower. "Savvy homebuyers today understand the return on investment that a high quality, solar-powered new home delivers. Solar is a great complement to the energy efficient features KB Home offers, particularly in sunny Arizona." The full analyst notes on SunPower Corporation are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03262014/SPWR/report.pdf
Trina Solar Limited Analyst Notes
On March 20, 2014, Trina Solar Limited (Trina Solar) announced that it has received $20.4 million from a customer in an arbitration settlement that involved an outstanding account balance under a solar module purchase agreement. The Company informed that the arbitration panel has determined that Trina Solar was entitled to $20.4 million, including the full amount of the outstanding accounts receivable of $17.4 million sought by the Company. In addition, Trina Solar noted that the accounts receivable provision of $5.7 million for bad debt previously accrued has been reversed in Q4 2013, as the arbitration fund was received subsequent to the Company's Q4 2013 and full-year 2013 earnings results. The adjusted net loss attributable to Trina Solar for full year 2013 now stands at $72.0 million from the previously reported net loss of $77.7 million for the same period. The full analyst notes on Trina Solar Limited are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03262014/TSL/report.pdf
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