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CSIQCanadian Solar Inc.
$14.35$973M
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CSIQ logoCanadian Solar Inc.(CSIQ)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

CSIQ•NASDAQ
$14.35
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorEnergyIndustrySolarSub-IndustrySolar modules and inverters
AboutCanadian Solar Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power and battery storage products in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) Solar and Global Energy. The CSI Solar segment offers standard solar modules and battery storage solutions, as well as solar system kits that are a ready-to-install packages comprising inverters, racking systems, and other accessories; and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. The Global Energy segment engages in the development, construction, maintenance, and sale of solar and battery storage projects; operation of solar power plants; and sale of electricity. This segment also provides operation and maintenance (O&M) services, including monitoring, inspections, repair, and replacement of plant equipment; and site management and administrative support services for solar projects, as well as asset management services. As of January 31, 2021, this segment had a fleet of solar power plants in operation with an aggregate capacity of approximately 445 MWp. The company serves distributors, system integrators, project developers, and installers/EPC companies. It sells its products primarily under its Canadian Solar brand name; and on an OEM basis. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.Show more
  • Revenue$5.6B-6.6%
  • EBITDA$598M+26.9%
  • Net Income-$104M-388.8%
  • EPS (Diluted)-1.55-387.0%
  • Gross Margin18.34%+10.0%
  • EBITDA Margin10.69%+35.9%
  • Operating Margin0.77%+253.7%
  • Net Margin-1.86%-409.4%
  • ROE-2.47%-369.5%

CSIQ Price & Volume

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Persistent Capital Intensity Strains Solar Growth Trajectory

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Cyclical Margin Compression Risk

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Canadian Solar faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by structural revenue contraction and persistent cash burn that complicates its long-term viability.
  • While the company maintains a significant $6.0 billion net property, plant, and equipment base, the reliance on debt-fueled expansion has pushed the debt-to-equity ratio to 1.82 as of 2026Q1.
  • Investors should remain cautious as the company struggles to convert project-based revenue into consistent profitability, evidenced by the recent -3.0% net margin and ongoing liquidity erosion.

Verdict Logic

the company's inability to generate positive free cash flow, highlighted by a $401.9 million outflow in 2026Q1, suggests that current capital allocation strategies are unsustainable under existing market conditions.

CSIQ Growth Metrics

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years4.9%
5 Years9.98%
3 Years-9.18%
TTM-6.56%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-895.41%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-316.09%

Return on Capital

10 Years8.61%
5 Years5.07%
3 Years3.1%
Last Year0.5%

CSIQ Recent Earnings

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 14, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.71+33.0%
$1.06
Rev
$1.1B+6.1%
$1.0B
Q2 2026
Mar 19, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.66-50.9%
$1.10
Rev
$1.2B-10.2%
$1.4B
Q4 2025
Nov 13, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.58+46.3%
$1.08
Rev
$1.5B+8.8%
$1.4B
Q3 2025
Aug 21, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.53-169.7%
$0.76
Rev
$1.7B+9.0%
$1.6B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 14, 2026
$0.71vs $1.06+33.0%
$1.1Bvs $1.0B+6.1%
Q2 2026Mar 19, 2026
$1.66vs $1.10-50.9%
$1.2Bvs $1.4B-10.2%
Q4 2025Nov 13, 2025
$0.58vs $1.08+46.3%
$1.5Bvs $1.4B+8.8%
Q3 2025Aug 21, 2025
$0.53vs $0.76-169.7%
$1.7Bvs $1.6B+9.0%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest CSIQ News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)

PRNewsWire·1 day ago
Canadian Solar Announces Leadership Change at Recurrent Energy

KITCHENER, ON, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that Mr. Ismael Guerrero is stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Recurrent Energy, the Company's global project development subsidiary.

24/7 Wall Street·1 day ago
First Solar Climbs 5% on Bullish Wells Fargo Note, SolarEdge Jumps 8%, Canadian Solar Gains 7%, Enphase Rises 5%

Solar stocks are ripping higher in Monday trading, led by a bullish Wells Fargo note on the sector's biggest domestic manufacturer.

PRNewsWire·5 days ago
Canadian Solar Inc. Announces Results of 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

KITCHENER, ON, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that it held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2026. Each of the proposals submitted for shareholder approval was approved.

PRNewsWire·Jun 25, 2026
e‑STORAGE to Deliver 426 MWh of Energy Storage in Florida

KITCHENER, ON, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, its energy storage solutions business, has entered into a supply agreement with an electric utility in Florida to deliver a 95 MW/426 MWh (DC) battery energy storage system (BESS). The battery installation is planned for the second half of 2027, with commercial operation targeted for early 2028.

PRNewsWire·Jun 24, 2026
Canadian Solar Achieves Silver Certification Under SSI Supply Chain Traceability for Ingot and Cell Production

KITCHENER, ON, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that its Baotou ingot manufacturing facility and Suqian solar cell manufacturing facility achieved the Silver Level Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) Supply Chain Traceability Certification. Canadian Solar is the first manufacturer to achieve Silver certification under the SSI Supply Chain Traceability Certification for both ingot and cell production.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CSIQ logoCSIQCanadian Solar Inc.Current
$14.35$973.17M-9.26-6.65%-1.86%-2.47%—
FSLR logoFSLRFirst Solar, Inc.
$227.72$24.47B16.0324.09%30.73%18.01%—
SPWR logoSPWRSunPower Inc.
$0.59$97.18M-8.872.92%-8.66%——
JKS logoJKSJinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
$15.72$205.81M-0.31-29%-3.36%-7.71%—
DQ logoDQDaqo New Energy Corp.
$12.19$824.85M-4.78-35.34%-32.94%-3.19%—
ARRY logoARRYArray Technologies, Inc.
$6.62$1.02B-9.0740.22%-5.56%-20.64%—

Compare CSIQ vs Peers

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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CSIQ Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Canadian Solar Inc.'s revenue?

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) reported $5.48B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 133042% increase from $4.1M in 2003.

How fast is Canadian Solar Inc. growing?

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) saw revenue decline by 6.6% over the past year.

Is CSIQ profitable?

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) reported a net loss of $102.2M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is CSIQ's return on equity?

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has a return on equity (ROE) of -2.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Canadian Solar Inc.'s free cash flow?

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) had negative free cash flow of $1.41B in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in CSIQ back in 2003?

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