Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)


Canadian Solar Inc. is a common stock listing on the NASDAQ for a company that develops solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions through subsidiaries serving markets in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and other regions. The business operates through two segments: CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy. CSI Solar focuses on the design and manufacture of solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and related battery storage products, along with solar system kits, power electronics, EPC services, and battery energy storage project operations. Recurrent Energy develops, builds, maintains, and sells solar and battery storage projects, operates solar power plants, and provides electricity, O&M, and asset management services. Canadian Solar was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CSIQ
$15.67
0.3% Upside
Fair
$18.05
15.5% Upside
Fair
Fair
0.0%
August 20, 2026
-10.4x
0.4x
0.2x
1.031 B
7.868 B
73.9%
69.9%
4.3
1,366.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$15.67

Estimated upside of 0.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$0

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$15.67

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$18.05

Analysts imply upside of 15.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

5.476 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

6.209 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

843.4 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

772 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

2

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-2.60

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

1,366.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 20, 2026

Days to Earnings

30

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) has a Hold consensus, with 3 buy, 5 hold and 2 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 5
Sell 2
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$15.67
Estimated upside 0.3%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$18.05
Implied upside 15.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is $15.67. This implies an estimated upside of 0.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is $18.05. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.5%.

The current financial health read for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is August 20, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is -10.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Canadian Solar Inc is 1.031 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Canadian Solar Inc is 7.868 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Canadian Solar Inc is NASDAQ-CSIQ, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ-CSIQ) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Canadian Solar Inc is 73.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Canadian Solar Inc is 69.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.