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Celestica Inc (CLS.TO)

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-8.73 (2.10%)
as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 36 opinions in the last 12 months.

Celestica Inc (CLS-T) has experienced significant growth over the past year, largely due to heightened demand in the AI and data center sectors. Many analysts highlight that although the stock has a strong performance history, currently trading at high price-to-earnings ratios, it may be overvalued. Various experts identify the need for consolidation in the price and stress caution regarding the potential for volatility linked to the semiconductor industry's cyclical nature. While numerous analysts express optimism about the company’s future, particularly with its alignment to AI infrastructure growth, some advise watching for potential pullbacks before entering positions or adding to existing ones. The consensus reflects a cautious optimism, suggesting investors should be mindful of both the opportunities and risks associated with the heightened expectations built into the stock's price.

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NVDA vs. CLS vs. MU

When everything's going up together, makes it harder to differentiate on a technical basis. He compares stocks head to head using charts to see which are outperforming.

Right now, NVDA has been the highest ranked stock in US reports, and that's the one he holds. In Canada, CLS has been the highest-ranked stock, and his portfolios hold that as well. MU has been trailing a bit, but might catch up, hard to say.

PARTIAL BUY
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CLS is nearing a 7% position in our growth model portfolio, and with other names also running higher in the model portfolio, its position size can shrink. We continue to like its momentum and our strategy has been to let it run so far. Forward growth is still expected to be high due to demand from the hyperscalers, and we see this demand lasting for another 12-18 months or so, at least. Position sizing is personal, but for now we have let it run its course in the model portfolio. 
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RISKY
Bought at $64, now $77.

Nice run. An AI play on data centres. Very aligned on spending of hyper-scalers like AMZN, MSFT and GOOG. Margins quite low, around 5%. But getting volume on very strong demand. Momentum stock. 

Future growth and success predicated on capex spending beyond 2024, which hasn't been announced. Be cautious. Once growth rate starts to turn, stock will pull back.

WATCH
Trades at 16x, analysts say it's fully valued.

A good one, he's looking at it. In the AI arena you want to "own the network", not the people who make the bits and pieces. As a contract manufacturer, 16x is high. Demand looks to be strong and persistent, which may reduce its cyclicality.

PARTIAL SELL

A derivative play in AI and they are thriving now. Has done well, so you can trim and take profits. But CLS could go higher, but it's getting pricey and eventually the boom will end.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Not time to add, as it's already travelled through its price target. Try to pick it up in thirds around $70, $67 and, if you're really lucky, $63.50.

(Analysts’ price target is $69.50)
WEAK BUY

Went nowhere for a decade, and then went to the moon. Products go in AI data centres. Strong pipeline for next 2-3 years. Whether to buy depends on how long you think this type of spending will continue, could be upside if it continues. PE is only 12-13x. He owns AVGO.

BUY

3-5 future looks bright. Holds company is value momentum fund. Canadian tech sector under valued. Expecting further growth in business. "Picks and shovels" style business that supports tech sector. Current share price fairly valued as earnings expected to rise. 

PARTIAL BUY

Bullish trend good for momentum investors. Valuation is not too high (relative to tech), and has quality earnings. Fundamentally expects company to continue to perform. As long as trend continues, will be a good investment. 

BUY

Semi-conductor business continues to out perform. Trend up and to the right - very good for investors. Would recommend buying. Excellent stock - good for the long term investor. 

PARTIAL SELL

Its manufacturing business is low margin but it manufactures a lot of products needed for AI hardware. It is less innovative than other tech stocks. If you hold it you could trim half and cycle that into another idea.

BUY

Stock performing very well lately. Technically is #1 ranked in Canada. Would recommend buying - in upward trend. 

HOLD

Margins and cashflow have improved. Benefits from onshoring. Tough business, stock tends to be volatile because it's at the mercy of orders from big customers. He wouldn't be interested, but if you own it hold on, as it should do well over the next year.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 16/23, Up 110.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CLS has triggered its stop at $32.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 70%, when combined with our previous recommendations.  

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(A Top Pick May 16/23, Up 134.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CLS is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $26) to $32 at this time.  

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