Canadian Solar appears caught in a prolonged module pricing downturn, with revenue contracting 28.7% year over year to $1.2B in 2026Q2 and diluted EPS of -$1.13, as gross margins swung between 29.8% (2025Q2) and 10.2% (2025Q4), suggesting project divestiture timing rather than structural pricing power drives reported…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 27, 2026 | -$1.40-663.6% vs -$0.18 | $1.2B+3.1% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 May 14, 2026 | -$0.71+33.0% vs -$1.06 | $1.1B+6.1% vs $1.0B |
Q2 2026 Mar 19, 2026 | -$1.66-50.9% vs -$1.10 | $1.2B-10.2% vs $1.4B |
Q4 2025 Nov 13, 2025 | -$0.58+46.3% vs -$1.08 | $1.5B+9.1% vs $1.4B |
Shares of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of "Reduce" from the twelve research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy
The 20 MWp solar project located near Newton Abbot begins commercial operations, contributing to the UK's clean energy transition KITCHENER, ON, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced the start of commercial operation at the Court Barton Solar Farm in South Devon. With a capacity of 20 MWp, Court Barton Solar Farm will generate enough clean electricity to power around 8,500 homes each year and avoid more than 6,200 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to removing approximately 1,300 cars from the road.
Canadian Solar (CSIQ) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
The 200 MW / 800 MWh portfolio was sold to BW ESS, demonstrating Recurrent Energy's ability to develop and monetize high-quality battery energy storage projects. KITCHENER, ON, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced the sale of two standalone BESS projects in France to BW ESS, a global energy storage owner-operator.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.12 | $754.12M | -4.05 | -6.65% | -3.73% | -4.34% | — | |
| $201.14 | $21.61B | 11.64 | 24.09% | 37.12% | 18.33% | — | |
| $0.27 | $233.15M | -39.80 | 183.94% | -2.05% | — | — | |
| $10.97 | $143.63M | -0.34 | -29% | -5.08% | -9.83% | 51.12% | |
| $12.65 | $855.98M | -3.72 | -35.34% | -45.45% | -3.91% | — | |
| $5.86 | $901.42M | -8.12 | 40.22% | -9.91% | -39.51% | — |
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Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) reported $4.99B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $5.60B in fiscal year 2025. That is 135929% more than the $4.1M of fiscal year 2003.
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) revenue fell by 15.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) reported a net loss of $186.3M over the trailing twelve months.
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) had a return on equity (ROE) of -4.3% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) had negative free cash flow of $1.58B over the trailing twelve months.
