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Celestica Inc. (CLS) is currently trading at $323.32, below its 50-day SMA of $334.00 and 200-day SMA of $333.39. The company has demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, with current year estimates at +66.00% and next year projected at +72.00%. This growth is supported by strong analyst sentiment, with 22 analysts covering the stock, all rating it as Buy or Strong Buy, and a median price target of $480, implying an upside of 48.5% from the current price. Despite the positive outlook and strong growth, recent insider activity shows significant selling pressure. Insiders have sold $253.8 million worth of shares versus $2.1 million in purchases, leading to a 'Heavy Sell Signal' verdict. This divergence between strong analyst consensus and insider selling warrants careful consideration by investors.
CLS at a glance
Celestica Inc. (CLS): Buy, 75/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
TrendDown: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($334.00 and $333.39).
EarningsCLS beat estimates in 4 of its last 4 quarters, yet fell the next day after 2 of those beats.
InsidersInsiders sold $253.8M and bought $2.1M over the last 18 months.
ValuationP/E of 37.1 against 34.0 for the Technology sector: broadly in line with peers (+9%).
As of October 15, 2026, Celestica Inc. (CLS) trades at $323.32. Wall Street's consensus target is $480.00 across 22 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 41, in neutral territory, and the price is below its 50-day simple moving average of $334.00.
Figures as of October 15, 2026.
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Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (9% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards.
CLS Financial Performance
Revenue vs. Earnings
Annual
Quarterly
Earnings Reality Check
In the last 4 quarters, CLS beat the analyst estimate 4 times; the stock fell in the first session after 2 of those beats.
CLS earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report
EPS estimate
EPS actual
Surprise
First session
5 sessions
Jul 27, 2026
$2.31
$2.54
+9.96%
+10.04%
+7.44%
Apr 27, 2026
$2.07
$2.16
+4.35%
-14.37%
-0.35%
Jan 28, 2026
$1.76
$1.89
+7.39%
-13.10%
-20.09%
Oct 27, 2025
$1.49
$1.58
+6.04%
+8.16%
+15.64%
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
As of October 15, 2026, CLS has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 2 of those beats; its latest report, on July 27, 2026, came in 9.96% above the estimate and the stock moved +10.04% in the first session.
CLS Analysis
Company's Health4/5
12-Month Analyst Target+48.46% above price
Median of 22 analysts (12-month)
$480.00
AI Analyst Consensus ScoreBuy
Celestica Inc. (CLS) is currently trading below its 50-day SMA of $334.00 and 200-day SMA of $333.39, indicating a bearish short-term trend. The 14-day RSI is at 41.36, suggesting neutral momentum, while the MACD indicates a value of 4.77. The nearest resistance is likely around the 50-day SMA at $334.00, with support potentially near the current price or lower if the downtrend continues. Volume on the latest trading day was 2.86 million shares, significantly above the average of 1.91 million shares, suggesting increased investor interest or conviction around the current price levels. The chart structure indicates a potential for a near-term pullback given the price action relative to its moving averages, but the strong analyst target price suggests underlying fundamental support.
ProTips
The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($334.00 and $333.39), suggesting a cautious approach until a clear upward trend re-establishes.
Key Catalysts
BullishStrong Analyst Consensus and Price Targets
22 analysts maintain Buy or Strong Buy ratings with a median price target of $480, indicating significant upside potential from the current price.
Source: Wall Street Analysts
BullishExceptional Revenue Growth Projections
Projected year-over-year revenue growth of +66.00% for the current year and +72.00% for next year highlights strong market demand and operational scaling.
Source: Wall Street Estimates
BearishHeavy Insider Selling Activity
Insiders have sold $253.8 million in shares versus $2.1 million purchased, resulting in a 'Heavy Sell Signal' verdict, which could indicate internal concerns.
Source: Insider Transactions
BearishTrading Below Key Moving Averages
The stock price is currently below its 50-day SMA ($334.00) and 200-day SMA ($333.39), suggesting bearish short-term technical momentum.
Source: Technical Analysis
Market Outlook
Celestica Inc. (CLS) is positioned for continued growth, with analysts projecting next year's revenue to increase by 72.00% and EPS to reach $19.36. The outlook is tempered by considerable insider selling and current technical indicators suggesting short-term weakness. A sustained break below the 200-day SMA could signal a deeper correction, while a failure to meet aggressive growth expectations could pressure the stock despite positive analyst sentiment. Investors should monitor insider activity closely for any shifts in management sentiment.
Key Statistics
Market Cap
40.77B
P/E Ratio
37.12
EPS (TTM)
9.63
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52 Week High
474.03
52 Week Low
244.51
As of October 15, 2026, CLS trades at $323.32, with a market value of $40.77B and a P/E ratio of 37.12.
Celestica Inc. (CLS) presents a mixed valuation picture, trading at a P/E ratio of 37.12, which is above the sector median of 34.0. However, its price-to-sales ratio of 2.89 is below the sector average of 7.5, and its return on equity stands at a strong 52.69%, significantly outperforming the sector's 13.4%. The company's profit margin is 7.16% and operating margin is 9.82%, indicating healthy profitability. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, it is in line with the sector average. The strong ROE and solid margins, coupled with substantial revenue growth, suggest that the current P/E might be justified by its growth prospects, though it trades at a premium to the sector's average P/E.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
Celestica Inc. (CLS) most recently reported earnings on July 27, 2026, beating analyst estimates with an EPS of $2.54 against an expected $2.31, a 9.96% surprise, which coincided with a 10.04% stock price increase. Prior to this, the company missed estimates in April 2026 and January 2026, with price reactions of -14.37% and -13.1% respectively. The company has shown a pattern of beating EPS estimates in two of the last four reported quarters, with the most recent quarter showing a strong positive reaction.
Key Risks
Significant insider selling, with over $253 million in dispositions versus $2.1 million in purchases, presents a notable risk despite strong analyst ratings. The stock is also trading below its key 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating bearish short-term technical momentum. Also, the current P/E ratio of 37.12 is elevated compared to the sector average, suggesting a potential valuation risk if growth expectations are not met.
Technical Indicators i
RSI (14-day)
41.36
MACD (12, 26)
4.77
SMA (50-day)
334.00
SMA (200-day)
333.39
Technical RatingNeutral
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Neutral
Price vs SMA
Bearish
MACD
Bullish
Price is trading below the 50-day SMA.
As of October 15, 2026, with CLS at $323.32, its 14-day RSI is 41.4 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $334.00 and its 200-day is $333.39.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
Market Correlations
How this stock moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
S&P 500 (SPY)+0.53
Moderate correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)+0.61
Moderate correlation
Bitcoin (BTC)+0.22
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU)+0.19
Weak correlation
As of October 15, 2026, CLS's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.53 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.61 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.22 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.19 with gold (XAU).
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CLS Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Low $375.00Median $480.00 (+48.5%)High $550.00
The price, $323.32, sits below every analyst's target.
Ratings
Buy 22Hold 0Sell 03 months ago: 19 of 20 buy
Recent rating actions
Recent analyst rating actions on CLS
Date
Firm
Action
Rating
Sep 30, 2026
Bernstein
Initiates
Outperform
Sep 15, 2026
FBN Securities
Initiates
Outperform
Aug 24, 2026
UBS
Upgrade
Buy
Aug 11, 2026
Scotiabank
Reinstates
Sector Outperform
Aug 7, 2026
Barclays
Maintains
Overweight
Jul 29, 2026
JP Morgan
Maintains
Overweight
As of October 15, 2026, 22 Wall Street analysts cover CLS: 22 rate it a buy or strong buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $375.00 to $550.00, with a median of $480.00, 48.5% above the price of $323.32.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
CLS Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative2%Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
Position Size: Enter portfolio size →
Long entry pick an entry style
Conservative
$316.85
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$323.32
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry
Risk Management
STOP LOSS
$271.48
MAX LOSS
-14.3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (41.4) and current market volatility
CLS moves about 4.3% a day on average, so a stop can fill well past its level. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in CLS in October 2016 would be worth about $309,397 today, compared with about $36,237 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.
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CLS Drawdowns & Recovery
Worst fall, last 10 years
-79.8%
April 2017 to March 2020
Recovery
39 months
back at the old peak by June 2023
From the 10-year high
-31.6%
highest close, June 2026
1-year holds that gained
66%
of every 1-year window
As of October 15, 2026, CLS's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -79.8% (April 2017 to March 2020); it regained that peak by June 2023, 39 months after the low, and 66% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CLS today could grow to about $30,430 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $230,859 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $4,011. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
CLS Stock Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $505 for CLS by 2030 in the base case, from $323 today (1.6x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $140. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CLS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
CLS simulated price paths by year
Year
10th percentile
Base case
90th percentile
2027
$190
$361
$686
2028
$163
$404
$1,000
2029
$149
$451
$1,370
2030
$140
$505
$1,818
2031
$135
$564
$2,364
Method: a lognormal simulation of CLS's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles. CLS is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation.
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CLS Insider Trading Analysis
Source: TwelveData, from reported insider filings
▲Bought
$2.1M
1 Transaction
▼Sold
$253.8M
22 Transactions
●Insiders
12
Active Traders
$Avg Transaction
$11.1M
Large trades
As of October 15, 2026, CLS insiders reported 22 open-market sales worth $253.8M and 1 open-market purchase worth $2.1M over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
Recent insider transactions in CLS
Date
Insider
Type
Shares
Value
Sep 30, 2026
CASCELLA ROBERT A
Director
Grant
52
-
Sep 30, 2026
KALE JILL
Director
Grant
96
-
Sep 23, 2026
MIONIS ROBERT ANDREW
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
23.4K
$8.5M
Sep 23, 2026
COOPER TODD CHRISTOPHER
President
Sell
20.1K
$7.2M
Aug 13, 2026
MIONIS ROBERT ANDREW
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
23.5K
$8.5M
Aug 5, 2026
MIONIS ROBERT ANDREW
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
51.1K
$18.8M
Aug 4, 2026
MIONIS ROBERT ANDREW
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
98.5K
$36.3M
Aug 4, 2026
CHAWLA MANDEEP
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
16.1K
$6.0M
Jul 31, 2026
MIONIS ROBERT ANDREW
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
9.5K
$3.5M
Jul 31, 2026
CHAWLA MANDEEP
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
883
$323.6K
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key risks for Celestica Inc.?
The primary risks for Celestica Inc. (CLS) include significant insider selling totaling over $253 million, a current trading price below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($334.00 and $333.39), and a P/E ratio of 37.12 that is higher than the sector average.
How has Celestica Inc. performed in recent earnings reports?
Celestica Inc. (CLS) recently beat EPS estimates by 9.96% in its July 2026 report, leading to a 10.04% stock price increase. However, the company missed estimates in the two preceding quarters, resulting in price declines.
What is Celestica Inc.'s revenue growth outlook?
Celestica Inc. (CLS) is expected to see substantial revenue growth, with current year estimates at +66.00% and next year projected at +72.00%. The company's next quarter revenue is estimated to grow by +74.00% year-over-year.
How does Celestica Inc. compare to its sector averages?
Celestica Inc. (CLS) shows a higher P/E ratio (37.12 vs 34.0) and ROE (52.69% vs 13.4%) compared to its sector averages. Its price-to-sales ratio (2.89) is lower than the sector's 7.5, and its revenue growth (62.4%) significantly exceeds the sector's 24.1%.
What is the sentiment from Wall Street analysts regarding Celestica Inc.?
Wall Street sentiment for Celestica Inc. (CLS) is strongly positive, with 22 analysts covering the stock.
Is CLS in an uptrend?
No. Celestica Inc. (CLS) trades at $323.32, below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($334.00 and $333.39). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 41.4, in neutral territory.
Are insiders buying or selling CLS?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, CLS's officers, directors and large holders reported 22 sales worth $253.8M and 1 open-market purchase worth $2.1M. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is CLS's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
Celestica Inc. (CLS)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -79.8%, from April 2017 to March 2020. It regained that peak by June 2023, 39 months after the low. Over the same period, 66% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are CLS's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, May has been CLS's strongest month on average (+10.49%, rising in 6 of 10 years) and March its weakest (-5.92%, rising in 4 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.
How closely does CLS move with the stock market?
Over the past year CLS's daily returns were moderately correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (+0.53). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.61; Bitcoin (BTC): +0.22; Gold (XAU): +0.19. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
