First Solar (FSLR) is rallying after receiving positive attention from Wall Street analysts, providing a company-specific driver for its outperformance.

  • HSBC raised its price target on the stock to $231 from a previous $211.
  • Freedom Broker upgraded FSLR to Buy from Hold, increasing its price target to $260 from $250.
  • The stock is also benefiting from broader market optimism, as cooling labor market data has increased investor hopes for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.