Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)

Currency in USD
13.46
-0.41(-2.96%)
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13.48+0.02(+0.15%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
13.2614.19
52 wk Range
10.5634.59
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
13.46
Open
13.78
Day's Range
13.26-14.19
52 wk Range
10.56-34.59
Volume
1.7M
Average Volume (3m)
2.2M
1-Year Change
24.3418%
Book Value / Share
40.63
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Price Target
17.85
Upside
+32.58%
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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 17.85
(+32.58% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Hold17.00+26.30%18.00MaintainAug 28, 2026
Citi
Hold15.00+11.44%18.00MaintainAug 27, 2026
Citi
Hold18.00+33.73%11.00UpgradeJul 22, 2026
Mizuho
Hold18.00+33.73%-MaintainJul 01, 2026
Mizuho
Hold18.00+33.73%15.00MaintainJun 15, 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 Q2/2026

  • Canadian Solar posted Q2 net loss of $1.40/share vs. expected $0.74 loss; revenue hit $1.2B, beating $1.18B forecast by 1.7%.
  • Profitability pressured by elevated freight costs, Indiana plant ramp-up expenses, higher interest costs, and FX losses from yuan strength.
  • Company secured 13 GW backlog worth $4.5B through 2029; became first commercial HJT solar manufacturer in U.S. at Jeffersonville facility.
  • Q3 guidance: revenue $1.3B-$1.5B, gross margin 13.5%-15.5%; full-year capex $1.3B focused on U.S. manufacturing expansion.
  • Management views new Section 232 polysilicon policy as supportive for domestic pricing and demand; shares fell 4.33% premarket to $13.27.
Last Updated: 2026-08-27, 09:10 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-1.40 / -0.74
Revenue / Forecast
1.2B / 1.18B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CSIQ Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−4.9x−11.8x12.0x
PEG Ratio
0.01−0.590.01
Price/Book
0.3x3.5x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x1.9x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.9%114.3%36.2%
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
17.23M25.41%227.81M
Other Institutional Investors
35.19M51.89%465.24M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
15.39M22.70%203.49M
Total
67.82M100.00%896.54M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Venture Holding S.à R.L. Spf8.85%6,000,00079,320
BlackRock, Inc.7.84%5,319,52570,324

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FAQ

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

The Canadian Solar Inc stock price today is 13.46 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 912.81M USD.

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

The Canadian Solar Inc EPS (TTM) is -3.84.

When Is the Next Canadian Solar Inc Earnings Date?

Canadian Solar Inc will release its next earnings report on Nov 12, 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 Sep 10, 2026, Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) is trading at a price of 13.46 USD, with a previous close of 13.46 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 13.26 USD to 14.19 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 10.56 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 17.85 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 +32.58% Upside potential.

What Is the CSIQ Premarket Price?

CSIQ's last pre-market stock price is 13.76 USD. The pre-market share volume is 6,080.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.11, or -0.79%.

What Is the CSIQ After Hours Price?

CSIQ's last after hours stock price is 13.48 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.02, or 0.15%.
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