TSE:CSU

Constellation Software Inc. (CSU.TO)

3,002.99
-17.03 (0.56%)
as of Jul 31, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 90 opinions in the last 12 months.

Constellation Software Inc. (CSU) is experiencing significant scrutiny due to fears surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on its business model, particularly following the retirement of its long-serving CEO, Mark Leonard. Analysts are divided on its future, with some seeing it as a compelling buying opportunity at current depressed levels, while others express caution due to ongoing organic growth issues and valuation concerns. The company boasts a strong track record in capital allocation and is adapting by leveraging AI within its existing operations. Despite short-term volatility, many believe that CSU's fundamentals remain robust, and the potential for future growth through acquisitions remains intact. However, the overall sentiment is cautious as investors assess AI's true impact on the software landscape.

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Cautious
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Undervalued
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BUY
Finally turning around?

His firm bought it for the first time ever a few months ago around $2400-2500. All things being equal, could run up to $5000 (though $4000 is more realistic). He doesn't think all software can be replaced by AI; baby has been thrown out with bathwater.

DON'T BUY

He exited all software stocks last fall. Probably we won't see if these companies still have a business model in the face of AI till 2027 or the PE decline so far will keep these stocks where they are. CSU has recently come back 20%, but remains 30% the past year. Some investors feel that software is not dead and are dollar-cost averaging. All software, though, remains a wait-and-see story--what is the impact of AI? If software loses its pricing power, they will trade like utilities at lower multiples.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

No idea over next 3-6 months where the price will be, but room to grow longer term (3-6 years). Paying 15-16x PE, and he sees it moving to double that. Business model hasn't changed. Scouring the world for software companies, whose prices are a lot less than they used to be. Niche software in 800 verticals.

They're in, and looking to add over time. Likes its economic moat.

WATCH

Between February and April, looks to have put in a double bottom. Now in sideways trading range, appears to be bottoming out. Encouraging so far. Support seems in $2600-2700 range. Resistance probably $3000 to start; above that would be more a sign that a recovery trend is underway.

Hasn't aggressively turned up yet. Consolidating. So far, so good.

WEAK BUY

Canadian tech stocks look better than US ones; the latter are parabolic and overbought. This year, the chart is making gradual higher highs and higher lows. Not much momentum, but it's not bad. A value play.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 04/25, Down 19%)

He's been buying more. They face AI fears and questions over the next CEO. They are using AI in their existing businesses. They continue to buy companies. It's still great value.

DON'T BUY

Was a Canadian darling. The issue is that they don't have a dominant product. There's a fear that AI can replicate much of their software, like other stocks such as TRI. Is managed well.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 13/26, Up 15%)

Suffered from fears of AI disruption, so shares cut in half. Recent earnings, though, show 20% sales growth year over year, 6% organic growth while net income more than doubled. Sales and earnings beat. PE has risen from 15x to 18x since last Spring. Shares are seeing an uptrend.

WATCH

You can keep rolling up businesses, but what happens when the music stops? Now there's AI, but it can't be a complete solution. The business model will come back at some point; in the meantime, sees it building a base.

BUY
CSU vs. Shopify

Are different: CSU buys companies vs. Shopify which is a pure tech company. What PE do you want to pay for CSU? 25x? 20x? SHOP is great and continues to grow. The market perception of AI hurting these companies is wrong. Both are worth buying. He prefers CSU but buy it at a lower PE.

PARTIAL BUY

He likes Canadian tech, like this. The chart ran up until mid-2025, topping out, then headed down, and this year it's forming a base. It looks like it's breaking out now. There's hope. Not a bad chart. Leg in, but don't plunge into this.

TOP PICK

It's insanely cheap. Is aggressively deploying capital to buy cheap companies, and are aggressively adding AI to their software. He sees double-digit earnings from years.

(Analysts’ price target is $3821.83)
HOLD

He bought recently at under $2500, now 20% higher. Still cheap. Once you become this big, can you keep recycling capital fast enough? Generates a ton of free cash. Don't chase here. He's not adding now. If you're a long-term holder, a pullback may be your opportunity.

SaaSpocalypse was blown way out of proportion. If I'm a business that needs to protect client data, I'm sticking with the professionals. But AI tools will help companies like this by employing fewer coders/engineers and increasing productivity.

TOP PICK

Sharp drawdown on the AI-killing-software train, now starting to perk up. Second-biggest tech company in Canada, behind SHOP. Revenues are sticky, though growing slowly organically. Exceptional in deploying capital for acquisitions -- slowed down in last years, but reaccelerated in latest quarter. 

New initiative to take strategic long-term stakes in publicly traded software companies. Yield is 0.19%.

(Analysts’ price target is $3821.83)
BUY

He just bought. It buys software businesses, and the price for those is a lot lower than a year ago. Doesn't agree that customers will rip and replace products with AI, especially with no tech support. One of the most interesting risk/reward opportunities today.

Historical valuation was in the 30s; today it's in the teens.

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Constellation Software Inc. (CSU.TO) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Software Inc. stock symbol?

Constellation Software Inc. is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol CSU.TO (previously CSU-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CSU-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:CSU or CSU.TO

Is Constellation Software Inc. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 70 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CSU.TO (previously CSU-T on Stockchase). 48 analysts recommended to BUY and 18 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Constellation Software Inc..

Is Constellation Software Inc. a good investment or a top pick?

Constellation Software Inc. was recommended as a Top Pick by Tim Regan on 2026-07-29. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Constellation Software Inc..

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Is Constellation Software Inc. worth watching?

Constellation Software Inc. is followed by 636 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Constellation Software Inc. stock price?

On 2026-07-31, Constellation Software Inc. (CSU.TO) stock closed at a price of $3,002.99.

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Based on 70 expert opinions: 48 buy 4 hold 18 sell