Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)

Currency in USD
14.79
-0.35(-2.31%)
Closed·
14.85+0.06(+0.39%)
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Earnings results expected in 9 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
14.7415.27
52 wk Range
9.4134.59
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
15.14
Open
15.17
Day's Range
14.74-15.27
52 wk Range
9.41-34.59
Volume
1.19M
Average Volume (3m)
2.46M
1-Year Change
16.5485%
Book Value / Share
42.26
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
18.64
Upside
+26.01%
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Canadian Solar Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 18.64
(+26.01% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Hold18.00+21.70%11.00UpgradeJul 22, 2026
Mizuho
Hold18.00+21.70%-MaintainJul 01, 2026
Mizuho
Hold18.00+21.70%15.00MaintainJun 15, 2026
Freedom Broker
Hold16.00+8.18%-DowngradeMay 19, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy21.00+41.99%19.00MaintainMay 14, 2026

Canadian Solar Inc SWOT Analysis


Regulatory Headwinds
Canadian Solar faces critical challenges from Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions beginning January 2026, threatening its US market access amid global solar module oversupply.
Financial Struggles
Analysts maintain bearish outlook with price targets ranging from $9.00 to $12.50, as CSIQ reports disappointing Q4 2024 results with non-GAAP EPS of -$1.47.
Strategic Pivot
Delve into Canadian Solar's ambitious US manufacturing investments aimed at creating 4,000+ jobs and producing domestic modules by mid-2025 to mitigate regulatory risks.
Energy Storage Bright Spot
Explore how CSIQ's E-STORAGE business emerges as a potential growth driver with 12GWh battery shipment targets for 2025, offering a counterbalance to compressed margins in solar modules.
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Canadian Solar Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $1.1B (vs. $950M forecast); EPS -$0.71 beat estimates of -$0.82, but stock fell 10.22% on profitability concerns
  • Shipped 2.5GW solar modules and 2.1GWh energy storage; gross margin 25.1% aided by tariff refunds, though net loss reached $32M
  • Expanding U.S. manufacturing with HJT solar cell production in Indiana by mid-2026; targeting positive EPS for FY 2027
  • CEO transition underway as Colin Parkin assumes leadership; Dr. Shawn Qu emphasized resilience amid strategic U.S. capacity expansion
  • Key risks include elevated operating expenses, foreign exchange volatility, and prolonged solar market downturn pressuring margins
Last Updated: 2026-05-14, 09:34 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 14, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.71 / -0.82
Revenue / Forecast
1.1B / 950.39M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CSIQ Income Statement

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Relationship
P/E Ratio
−9.8x−14.1x12.4x
PEG Ratio
0.02−0.670.01
Price/Book
0.4x4.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x2.1x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.9%82.1%29.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Canadian Solar Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions in Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Manufacturing and Recurrent Energy. The Manufacturing Segment focuses on manufacturing and selling solar, battery energy storage and other power technology products, and CSI Solar. It also offers standard solar modules, battery storage solutions, solar system kits, such as inverters, racking systems, and other accessories; power electronic products; and engineering, procurement, and construction services, as well as operates battery energy storage projects. The Recurrent Energy Segment develops, builds, sells, and operates solar power and battery energy storage projects; operates solar power plants; and sells electricity and other services. This segment also provides power operation and maintenance services, including monitor, inspects, repair, and replace of plant equipment, and site management and administrative support services for solar projects, as well as asset management services. The company offers power plant level, commercial, household products, inverter, photovoltaic modules; and sells electricity and smart energy. It serves distributors, system integrators, project developers, installers, and EPC companies, as well as caters to utility companies, public utilities, licensed suppliers, corporate offtakers, and commercial, industrial, or government end users primarily under its Canadian Solar brand name. The company sells its products under CSI, CS PowerTech, CSI Solar, Recurrent Energy, e-STORAGE, SolBank, KuBank, and EP Cube brand names. Canadian Solar Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.

Sector
Energy
Employees
12587

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
16.86M24.87%255.31M
Other Institutional Investors
33.82M49.87%511.99M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
17.14M25.27%259.45M
Total
67.82M100.00%1.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Venture Holding S.à R.L. Spf8.85%6,000,00090,840
BlackRock, Inc.7.84%5,319,52580,538

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FAQ

What Is the Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Stock Price Today?

The Canadian Solar Inc stock price today is 14.79 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Canadian Solar Inc Trade On?

Canadian Solar Inc is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Canadian Solar Inc?

The stock symbol for Canadian Solar Inc is "CSIQ."

What Is the Canadian Solar Inc Market Cap?

As of today, Canadian Solar Inc market cap is 1.03B USD.

What Is Canadian Solar Inc's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Canadian Solar Inc EPS (TTM) is -2.52.

When Is the Next Canadian Solar Inc Earnings Date?

Canadian Solar Inc will release its next earnings report on Aug 27, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CSIQ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Canadian Solar Inc Stock Split?

Canadian Solar Inc has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Canadian Solar Inc Have?

Canadian Solar Inc has 12587 employees.

What is the current trading status of Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)?

As of Aug 18, 2026, Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) is trading at a price of 14.79 USD, with a previous close of 15.14 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 14.74 USD to 15.27 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 9.41 USD to 34.59 USD.

What Is Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Canadian Solar Inc is 18.64 USD, with a high estimate of 30 USD and a low estimate of 9 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +26.01% Upside potential.

What Is the CSIQ Premarket Price?

CSIQ's last pre-market stock price is 15.12 USD. The pre-market share volume is 13,290.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.02, or -0.13%.

What Is the CSIQ After Hours Price?

CSIQ's last after hours stock price is 14.85 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.06, or 0.39%.
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