TSE:CSU

Constellation Software Inc. (CSU.TO)

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+68.70 (2.49%)
as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.
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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.

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Undervalued
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BUY
CSU vs. TOI vs. LMN.

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.

TOP PICK

They acquire tech companies, granting those companies freedom to operate. They operate in an tight-lipped, unorthodox manner, like they don't host conference calls. But they compounded earnings at 2% over the past decade. Trades at 20x earnings.

(Analysts’ price target is $3273.33)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Largest position in portfolio(~14%). Excellent company. One of the best compounders in the world. Roll up strategy of software. Founder led and owned. Only problem is that stock is expensive. Good for long term investors. Very strong management team. Able to re-invest 100% of cash flow into M&A. 

HOLD
Sell or hold in face of price volatility?

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.

TOP PICK

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)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 12/22, Up 57%)

Exceptional compounder. Difficult business model to replicate. Product risk is exceptionally low because it's so diversified. Have to be disciplined on price, don't buy here. Keep your eye on and add on a pullback.

BUY

A great chart. It will consolidate at some periods, but is now in a leg up, making higher highs.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
Buy rights to the unsecured debentures?

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.

COMMENT

It has done very well but is maybe overdone, so you could trim your position. It is well positioned in the tech sector but he prefers others with more attractive prices.

COMMENT

It's had a good run. Any uptrend will see a consolidation period which is happening now. Nothing wrong with that. Could pull back slightly. The story is intact long term.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great company with strong history of M&A.
Also organic growth recently.
Does not owns shares currently.
Higher interest rates makes funding costs tough.
Wait for pullback before investing.
Quality company for long term investors.
Excellent management team. 

BUY

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.

TOP PICK

Growth appears to be continuing. 
Expecting larger acquisitions going forward.
Inflation not impacting business.
Organic growth and pricing power very strong.
Current share price a good time to buy. 
Excellent management team - very skilled at capital allocation. 

BUY

Pretty solid growth name. On a PEG basis, still a favourable name. 

HOLD

They are the global king of software vertical integration. He expects their growth to continue, even though they are already a massive company. The company is plateauing now. $2,780 is his price target.

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