Monitor for any future conversion to a Schedule 13D, which would signal activist intent. The stake is below the 10% threshold that typically triggers heightened scrutiny.
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Executive Summary
Citadel Securities GP LLC and related entities filed a Schedule 13G/A disclosing a passive stake of 6.0% in First Solar, Inc. as of October 8, 2026. The filing shows Citadel Securities LLC holds 5,261,645 shares (4.9%), while the broader Citadel group holds 6,422,545 shares (6.0%) through Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC. This is an amendment to a prior passive stake filing, and the passive certification is maintained.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Citadel Securities GP LLC and related entities report beneficial ownership of 6,422,545 shares of First Solar, Inc., representing 6.0% of shares outstanding.
- Citadel Securities LLC holds 5,261,645 shares (4.9%) directly.
- Kenneth Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 6,459,463 shares (6.0%).
- The filing is an amendment to a prior Schedule 13G and maintains passive investor status under Rule 13d-1(c).
- The percentage is based on 107,469,788 shares outstanding as of July 24, 2026 (per the issuer's Form 10-Q filed July 30, 2026).
Financial Impact
Passive stake of 6.0% — no material financial impact from the filing itself.
Risk Factors
- Potential for future activist activity if the filer converts to a 13D.
- No specific catalyst or material change disclosed in the filing.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13G/A Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-116279 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-116279-index.html | 0001104659-26-116279 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-116279.txt | 0001104659-26-116279 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | SC 13G/A | $172.64 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−0.38%) |
Oct 15, 2026 11d ago | SC 13G | $178.81 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−3.81%) |
Oct 12, 2026 14d ago | Institutional Cluster | $179.72 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−4.30%) |
Aug 18, 2026 9w ago | Insider Cluster | $220.01 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−21.83%) |
Aug 12, 2026 10w ago | Insider Cluster | $223.69 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−23.11%) |
Aug 5, 2026 11w ago | Insider Cluster | $244.14 | awaiting T+60 | — | $171.99 (−29.55%) |
Jun 1, 2026 21w ago | Insider Cluster | $303.00 $206.82 | ▼ −31.74% | ▼ −32.97% | $171.99 (−43.24%) |
May 15, 2026 23w ago | 3 | $233.64 $226.77 | ▼ −2.94% | ▼ −7.79% | $171.99 (−26.39%) |
May 5, 2026 24w ago | Insider Cluster | $218.00 $232.73 | ▲ +6.76% | ▲ +3.24% | $171.99 (−21.11%) |
May 5, 2026 24w ago | Insider Cluster | $218.00 $232.73 | ▲ +6.76% | ▲ +3.24% | $171.99 (−21.11%) |
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