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Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Stock Price & Analysis

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CSIQ Stock Chart & Stats

$11.12$0.81(7.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10$12.5$15Aug 10Aug 24Sep 8Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
$10.10 - $11.52
52-Week Range
$8.79 - $34.59
Previous Close
$10.31
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.93M
Market Cap
$700.02M
Enterprise Value
$8.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$1.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$7.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
1.76
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0.69
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Contracted Backlog

The long-dated domestic module backlog provides meaningful revenue visibility through 2029 and supports utilization of Canadian Solar’s expanding U.S. manufacturing footprint. Contracted demand can strengthen market position and reduce reliance on spot sales, although execution remains important.

U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

A U.S.-based HJT manufacturing platform gives Canadian Solar a growing domestic production presence and aligns capacity with its contracted U.S. module backlog. Scaling the facility could improve access to policy-supported demand and create a more differentiated technology position over the next several years.

Storage And Project Pipeline

The storage backlog and large development pipeline broaden Canadian Solar beyond module manufacturing and create multiple avenues for future project monetization and service revenue. Long-term storage agreements and secured interconnections may support recurring opportunities as grid flexibility demand grows.

Bears Say

Industry Downturn

The subsidiary’s sharp revenue decline and loss show that intense competition and lower solar product prices are affecting the core business. If weaker pricing persists, shipment growth and storage expansion may not offset margin pressure, limiting earnings recovery and reducing resilience across the group.

Negative Cash Generation

Deeply negative operating and free cash flow means the business is currently consuming cash rather than funding operations and expansion internally. Persistent cash burn can increase dependence on financing, constrain investment flexibility, and make execution of the manufacturing and project pipeline more financially demanding.

High Leverage And Losses

High leverage combined with negative profitability reduces financial flexibility and raises the burden of interest and project financing. Until margins and earnings improve, Canadian Solar may have less capacity to absorb pricing pressure, fund growth from internally generated resources, or withstand delays in asset monetization.

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CSIQ FAQ

What was Canadian Solar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Canadian Solar lowest stock price was $8.79 and its highest was $34.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Canadian Solar’s market cap?
Canadian Solar’s market cap is $700.02M.
When is Canadian Solar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Canadian Solar’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 12, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 5 days.
How were Canadian Solar’s earnings last quarter?
Canadian Solar released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2026. The company reported -$1.4 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.183 by -$1.217.
Is Canadian Solar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Canadian Solar’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Canadian Solar pay dividends?
Canadian Solar does not currently pay dividends.
What is Canadian Solar’s EPS estimate?
Canadian Solar’s EPS estimate is -0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Canadian Solar have?
Canadian Solar has 67,896,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Canadian Solar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Canadian Solar reported an EPS of -$1.4 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.183. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.793%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Canadian Solar?
Hedge funds hold Canadian Solar shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Canadian Solar is 71,884,343 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 3.5M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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