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Canadian Solar (CSIQ): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy4 Hold2 Sell
Ratings of 7 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 7 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $13.51, the highest $17.00, the lowest $5.58. The average is +37.7% from the last price of $9.81.
Analyst ratings 12
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi SolarxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $10.00 → $9.50−5.0% | Hold | −3.2% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek SolarDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $10.00 → $9.50−5.0% | Hold | −3.2% | Upgrade | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI SolarOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $10.50 → $9.50−9.5% | Hold | −3.2% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic SolarAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $9.50 → $9.00−5.3% | Sell | −8.3% | Downgrade | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI Google SolarGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $10.00 → $9.50−5.0% | Hold | −3.2% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity SolarPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $10.00 → $9.50−5.0% | Hold | −3.2% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 06:05 | — | |
| Jon Windham★★★★★★★★★★#1504 · hits 53% · avg +9.4% | UBS | $25.00 → $16.00−36.0% | Buy | +63.1% | Reiterated | 14.10.26on TipRanks 07:15 | −6.8%next day +2.0% | ↗ |
| Philip Shen★★★★★★★★★★#1699 · hits 42% · avg +8.0% | Roth MKM | $15.00 | Hold | +52.9% | Reiterated | 31.08.26on TipRanks Aug 28 15:40 | −5.8%next day −5.9% · 5 days +0.5% | ↗ |
| Praneeth Satish★★★★★★★★★★#4206 · hits 56% · avg +2.7% | Wells Fargo | $18.00 → $17.00−5.6% | Hold | +73.3% | Reiterated | 28.08.26on TipRanks Aug 31 06:35 | −5.8%next day −5.9% · 5 days +0.5% | ↗ |
| Maheep Mandloi★★★★★★★★★★#5687 · hits 45% · avg +1.6% | Mizuho Securities | $18.00 → $17.00−5.6% | Hold | +73.3% | Reiterated | 28.08.26on TipRanks 07:31 | −5.8%next day −5.9% · 5 days +0.5% | ↗ |
| Vikram Bagri★★★★★★★★★★#12347 · hits 38% · avg −17.6% | Citi | $18.00 → $15.00−16.7% | Hold | +52.9% | Reiterated | 28.08.26on TipRanks Aug 27 14:10 | +0.1%next day −5.8% · 5 days −3.5% | ↗ |
| Gordon Johnson★★★★★★★★★★#11662 · hits 57% · avg −4.5% | GLJ Research | $5.58 | Sell | −43.1% | Reiterated | 27.08.26on TipRanks 12:23 | +0.1%next day −5.8% · 5 days −3.5% | ↗ |
| Mark Strouse★★★★★★★★★★#2081 · hits 47% · avg +6.2% | J.P. Morgan | $9.00 | Sell | −8.3% | Reiterated | 21.07.26on TipRanks Jul 26 21:08 | +0.3%next day +0.3% · 5 days −10.2% | ↗ |
| Dmitriy Pozdnyakov★★★★★★★★★★#7166 · hits 50% · avg +2.3% | Freedom Capital Markets | $16.00 | Hold | +63.1% | Downgrade | 19.05.26on TipRanks 08:40 | −7.0%next day +4.0% · 5 days +17.9% | ↗ |
| Brian K. Lee★★★★★★★★★★#6338 · hits 45% · avg +0.8% | Goldman Sachs | $17.00 → $11.00−35.3% | Sell | +12.1% | Assigned | 23.03.26on TipRanks Mar 20 07:20 | +6.8%next day −9.2% · 5 days −3.4% | ↗ |
| Colin Rusch★★★★★★★★★★#147 · hits 46% · avg +37.3% | Oppenheimer | $38.00 → $19.00−50.0% | Buy | +93.7% | Reiterated | 20.03.26on TipRanks 07:45 | +6.8%next day −9.2% · 5 days −3.4% | ↗ |
| Dennis Ip★★★★★★★★★★#1965 · hits 45% · avg +23.7% | Daiwa | $13.00 → $30.00+130.8% | Buy | +205.8% | Upgrade | 02.12.25on TipRanks 11:50 | −6.3%next day −9.7% · 5 days −11.1% | ↗ |
| Johnson Wan★★★★★★★★★★#1705 · hits 52% · avg +17.7% | Jefferies | $13.70 → $19.64+43.4% | Hold | +100.2% | Downgrade | 03.11.25on TipRanks 09:10 | +9.5%next day −2.2% · 5 days +42.6% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Canadian Solar
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $13.10 at a price of $11.52 (+13.7%); now: $13.51 at $9.81 (+37.7%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sell | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 12.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $-0.69 (from $-1.19 to $-0.11). Last quarter: $-1.40.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.4B (from $1.3B to $1.4B). Last quarter: $1.2B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Technology
About Canadian Solar
- CEO: Colin Parkin
- Employees: 12,587
- 4273 King Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2P 2E9, CA
- www.canadiansolar.com
Canadian Solar Inc. and its affiliates operate globally, specializing in the design, development, production, and sale of solar energy components, including ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, alongside a range of solar power and battery storage solutions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company's operations are structured into two main divisions: CSI Solar and Global Energy. The CSI Solar segment offers standard solar modules, comprehensive battery storage systems, and complete, ready-to-install solar kits that encompass inverters, racking systems, and other essential accessories. This division also provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. Conversely, the Global Energy segment is involved in the entire lifecycle of solar and battery storage projects, from development and construction to ongoing maintenance and sale. It also manages the operation of solar power facilities and sells generated electricity. This segment further delivers extensive operation and maintenance (O&M) support, such as monitoring, inspections, equipment repair and replacement, site management, and administrative services for solar ventures, in addition to asset management. As of January 31, 2021, this division managed an operational fleet of solar power plants with an aggregate capacity of approximately 445 MWp. Canadian Solar serves a diverse clientele, including distributors, system integrators, project developers, and installation/EPC companies. Its products are primarily marketed under the Canadian Solar brand, with some sales also occurring on an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) basis. Established in 2001, the company is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.
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