CSIQTechnology · SolarThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering Canadian Solar, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +44.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 17 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Canadian Solar, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (58): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (21): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CSIQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +44.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $9.00 → $8.00 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $25 → $16 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $18 → $17 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $18 → $17 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Aug 2026 | GLJ Research | Reiterates | Sell | $5.58 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | GLJ Research | Reiterates | Sell | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | $11 → $18 |
| 22 July 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 June 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $15 → $18 |
| 19 May 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Mizuho | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Canadian Solar, Inc. returned −51.0% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 87% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Canadian Solar, Inc. has a market value of $638.9M and an enterprise value of $8.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.0B. The latest quarter shrank 28.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$251.2M, a −5.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−3.84.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.6B.
Trailing P/E: 20.1×; forward P/E: −109.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Canadian Solar, Inc. employs 12,587 people — $396K of revenue per employee.
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Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, announced the sale to BW ESS of two standalone battery energy storage projects in France, totaling 200 MW / 800 MWh.
Why it matters — The transaction highlights Recurrent Energy's development and monetization of energy storage projects, relevant to Canadian Solar as its parent company.
Zacks Investment Research added Canadian Solar (CSIQ), along with ALVO and AESI, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on October 21, 2026.
Why it matters — CSIQ watchers may note the stock’s inclusion on Zacks’ Strong Sell list.
Zacks Investment Research added Canadian Solar (CSIQ), along with BRCB and VLRS, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 16, 2026.
Why it matters — The listing is a research rating update that CSIQ watchers may note.
Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, announced that its 200 MWp Villameca solar project in Spain has begun commercial operations. The company expects to have approximately 1 GW of solar capacity operating in Spain by year-end.
Why it matters — The project adds operating solar capacity to Recurrent Energy’s portfolio in Spain, where it expects to reach approximately 1 GW by year-end.
Canadian Solar announced that its e-STORAGE business signed an agreement to supply and commission a 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage system for OX2’s Muswellbrook Solar Farm and Battery project in New South Wales. Shipments are scheduled to begin in Q3 2027, with commercial operation targeted for Q3 2028.
Why it matters — The agreement adds a named battery-storage project to e-STORAGE’s announced work in Australia, with deliveries and operations scheduled for future quarters.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Canadian Solar, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $8 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering Canadian Solar, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Canadian Solar, Inc. 17 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Canadian Solar, Inc. ranks 17 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (58 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +44.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Canadian Solar, Inc. 17 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Canadian Solar, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CSIQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $8 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Canadian Solar, Inc. returned -51.0% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Canadian Solar Inc. is a solar technology and renewable energy company that provides solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions for customers across utility, commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 29 Oct 2026): "Recurrent Energy Completes Sale of Two 100 MW / 400 MWh BESS Projects in France to BW ESS". Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, announced the sale to BW ESS of two standalone battery energy storage projects in France, totaling 200 MW / 800 MWh.
Canadian Solar Inc. is a solar technology and renewable energy company that provides solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions for customers across utility, commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Its portfolio includes solar photovoltaic modules, solar cells, system kits, inverters, racking systems, and related power electronics, along with battery storage systems and integrated energy solutions. The company also develops, constructs, operates, and maintains utility-scale solar and storage projects through its project development business, serving utilities, grid operators, corporate buyers, and other energy users. Canadian Solar Inc. operates globally, with products and services used across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, the company is recognized as an integrated supplier spanning manufacturing, project development, and long-term energy asset services.
CEO Mr. Colin Parkin · 12,587 employees · Canada · https://www.canadiansolar.com
