
TSE:CSU
This summary was created by AI, based on 87 opinions in the last 12 months.
Constellation Software Inc. is facing a challenging environment amid fears of AI disrupting the software sector. Experts are divided; while many acknowledge the company's solid management and acquisition strategy, there are concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on their business model. The stock has seen significant volatility, with some analysts believing it has reached attractive valuation levels for long-term investors. The sentiment surrounding AI has led to negative market perceptions, but several analysts argue that CSU's niche in vertical market software could benefit from AI advancements rather than be harmed by them. Despite the uncertainty, CSU's historical performance and potential for future growth keep it on the radar for those looking to invest.
You have the Magnificent 7 south of the border. This is Canada's Magnificent 1. Slow and steady. Acquires at good prices and then grows internally. In clients' TFSAs. Great company. Sold SHOP and deployed to this. Makes sense to hold, if it's not too big a weight in your portfolio.
If you're determined to get in now, buy half a position and then look for weakness down the road.
Very disciplined approach to acquisitions, which they integrate and manage very well. Strong management team. Rights offering raised $280M so they can pay down debt and still have money in their jeans. Tech valuations have come down, so it will be on the hunt for opportunistic acquisitions, which is positive. Yield is 0.19%.
(Analysts’ price target is $3114.38)Great business model, management team, and culture. They go quietly about their business. Focused on vertical markets, which is extremely fragmented and the pieces can be bought by a serial acquirer for modest multiples. A friendly buyer, very profitable.
Owns the stock, but doesn't own the debenture rights anymore. Debentures have the advantage of good credit quality plus inflation protection. He didn't want the exposure, so sold the rights.
Hard-pressed to find any downside. One of the best stocks on the Canadian market. Average rate of return is 34%. May pause, but doesn't look like slowing down. Make sure it stays above a trend line, or apply moving averages and keep holding as long as it stays above the 200-day MA. It's more a buy and hold, not a trade.
CSU still owns 61% of Lumina, so they're still driving the bus. Lumina geared towards media side. LMN is supposed to be the mini-Constellation.
CSU has gone through its price target. LMN is under its price target. So LMN is probably a little cheaper.
He'd invest in all 3. Say you had $100K. He'd put 60% in CSU, and split the rest between TOI and LMN.