Shares of Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS – Get Free Report) (TSE:CLS) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $344.2353.
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on CLS shares. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Celestica in a report on Wednesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $400.00 target price on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Celestica from $340.00 to $440.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Celestica from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $212.00 to $375.00 in a research note on Monday, November 10th. UBS Group increased their price target on Celestica from $208.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Aletheia Capital raised their price target on Celestica from $330.00 to $410.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th.
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Celestica Price Performance
Celestica (NYSE:CLS – Get Free Report) (TSE:CLS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 27th. The technology company reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.45 by $0.13. Celestica had a return on equity of 30.53% and a net margin of 6.35%.The firm had revenue of $3.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.04 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Celestica will post 4.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB increased its position in Celestica by 42.5% in the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 124 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Celestica during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Celestica in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Celestica by 102.5% in the 2nd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 164 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Avion Wealth bought a new position in Celestica in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.38% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Celestica
Here are the key news stories impacting Celestica this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat and revenue jump — Celestica reported Q4 results above estimates (EPS reported around $1.80–$1.89 across outlets) and revenue of roughly $3.6B, up ~43% year-over-year, beating consensus and showing solid margin improvement. GlobeNewswire: Q4 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 guidance — Management lifted Q1 2026 EPS guidance to $1.95–$2.15 (vs. ~$1.78 consensus) and raised FY2026 EPS to $8.75 and revenue guidance to ~$17.0B, well above street estimates — a key driver for the rally. Press Release / Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and new coverage — Bank of America initiated coverage with a Buy and $400 target and RBC Capital reiterated a Buy, adding institutional backing that can support further upside. BayStreet: BofA Coverage MSN: RBC Remains Buy
- Neutral Sentiment: Different outlets report slightly different EPS figures — Zacks cites $1.89 while the company/others reported ~$1.80; the variation doesn’t change the beat story but can create short-term headline noise. Zacks: Q4 Beat
- Neutral Sentiment: Intraday volatility / profit-taking reported — some coverage notes shares dipped despite the beat and raised outlook, suggesting short-term traders took profits; watch volume and follow-through price action. Investing.com: Shares Drop
- Negative Sentiment: Investor litigation inquiry — Pomerantz announced an investigation into Celestica, which could be an overhang if it develops into a formal suit or reveals material issues. Monitor filings and disclosures. GlobeNewswire: Pomerantz Investigation
About Celestica
Celestica Inc is a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solutions to original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Celestica works with customers to develop and produce complex electronic and electro-mechanical products, integrating activities from product design and prototyping through high-volume assembly, testing and final system integration.
The company’s service offering typically includes product engineering and design support, printed circuit board assembly, box-build and systems assembly, automated test and inspection, aftermarket repair and refurbishment, and end-to-end supply chain and logistics management.
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