Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Stock Forecast
CSIQ analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.33 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $17.01 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +73.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 12, 2026 EPS estimate $-1.05
- 52-week range
- $9.81 – $33.58
CSIQ analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CSIQ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CSIQ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.87 | −$0.87 | −$0.87 | −$0.58 | −50.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$2.78 | −$2.78 | −$2.78 | — | — | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.09 | −$0.09 | −$0.09 | −$2.78 | +96.8% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CSIQ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.38B | $1.32B | $1.42B | −7.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.40B | $4.98B | $5.96B | −3.5% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.83B | $5.50B | $8.68B | +26.4% | 10 |
CSIQ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CSIQ revenue: reported and forecast
CSIQ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.48 | −$0.48 | −$1.27 | −$1.27 | −$0.87 | +80.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$2.48 | −$2.48 | −$4.40 | −$4.40 | −$2.78 | +12.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.44 | −$0.44 | −$3.07 | −$3.07 | −$0.09 | −79.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CSIQ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CSIQ beat in 3 of 12.
What analysts expect from CSIQ
12 analysts cover Canadian Solar; their consensus rating is hold (3.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $17.01, 73.4% above the latest close of $9.81. Analysts expect earnings of −$2.78 per share for 2026. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.09 per share on revenue of $6.8 billion. Canadian Solar beat the EPS estimate in 3 of the last 12 quarters.
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CSIQ forecast FAQ
What is Canadian Solar's price target?
The average analyst price target for Canadian Solar is $17.01, 73.4% above the latest close of $9.81.
Is Canadian Solar a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Canadian Solar, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Canadian Solar's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$2.78 per share for 2026 (range −$2.78 to −$2.78); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.09.
What is Canadian Solar's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.4 billion, growth of −3.5%; for 2027 it is $6.8 billion.
When does Canadian Solar report earnings?
Canadian Solar is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 12, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $-1.05.
Does Canadian Solar usually beat earnings estimates?
Canadian Solar reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 3 of the last 12 quarters.