First Solar (FSLR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.91 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.10 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.50 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -6.13%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this largest U.S. solar company would post earnings of $2.67 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.25, delivering a surprise of 21.72%. Over the last four quarte ...