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TSE:CSU

Constellation Software Inc. (CSU.TO)

3,041.21
-34.68 (1.13%)
as of Aug 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 23, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 87 opinions in the last 12 months.

Constellation Software Inc. (CSU) has generated mixed reviews from experts, reflecting a blend of optimism and caution. Many recognize the company's strong track record of acquiring software businesses and its ability to generate stable cash flows. Despite its impressive history, concerns about the impact of AI and a recent CEO transition have led to a bearish sentiment among some analysts. Several experts noted that while the stock has experienced significant declines, it now presents a potential buying opportunity, especially for long-term investors. However, the varying opinions on its valuation and growth prospects indicate uncertainty about its future performance amidst evolving market dynamics.

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Cautious
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Undervalued
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BUY

He targets $4,900. It hasn't been hit like Shopify or Celestica, because CSU has so many horizontals. Microsoft has a software that is applied in many ways, but CSU is different. CSU applies their various software to specific industries, like a healthcare vertical/software. This diversification lowers volatility. Likes it.

DON'T BUY

Best software company in Canada. Growth by acquisition makes him pause, as things go well until that final acquisition hurts. Great job buying and integrating businesses. Growth being priced at an excessive premium. Solid growth but high, 40x multiple. 

WAIT

Awesome compounder, strong uptrend. Only concern is that if we are, indeed, late cycle, infotech is going to be at risk. Don't put too much new $$ to work here. Wait for the bigger correction of a hefty 15-20%, likely later this year.

This name has a higher beta, and beta tells you how sensitive a stock is compared to the market.

BUY
Is $4,200 an entry point?

The 3-year chart shows an upward trend. The 1-year is also a good chart with support at $4,200. Importantly, the stock is bouncing off that support. Looks pretty good.

STRONG BUY

It is still growing by over 20% per year and trailing less than 20 X earnings. He is looking for a stock price 20 to 25% higher a year from now. It is getting international notice. Acquisitions are generally small and not big company changing ones. It is the best roll-up stock in Canada and one of the most attractive companies for new investors to buy. They don't do analyst calls.

HOLD

The chart is absolutely flowing, but don't buy it now. Don't write any calls, because the stock could take off. Try it at US$3,300 or $3,200 or $3,100. There's support at C$4,200, then $3,750--it shouldn't fall below this.

PARTIAL BUY

 A beautiful chart. Let it run. But next year, he expects a correction, 15-20%. However, you can nibble at this now to build a position.

DON'T BUY

The valuation is always high, that's the problem (88x trailing PE, 50x forward). CSU needs a lot of acquisitions, but it has rewarded shareholders. He prefers Open Text of CGI.

BUY
When stock makes a new high, bullish? Or wait for a pullback to put money to work?

Usually in technical analysis you buy the breakout, especially when the chart shows a staircase pattern. Rally, consolidation, rally, consolidation, and so on. Some people say wait for a retest, which is about $4400. Risk is that it doesn't retest and just keeps on going. It becomes a bit of a coin toss.

Technically, there's a very significant technical breakout underway. Highly ranked on an RSI basis.

BUY
Buy at $4450?

Now in an uptrend. Tends to make a new high, pull back to the trendline, and repeat. Previous rallies each lasted a few months. This rally is just getting started, and he'd think you're going to get a little more upside before you get the pause that refreshes. Unless you're into super-short-term trading, stay with this until it ends.

How do you know when it ends? When it breaks the last low and takes out the 200-day MA. Doesn't look as though that will happen for a while.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
Hit all-time high about 2 hours ago, looking to add at $4450.

Upward trend goes all the way back to 2013. Very strong stock. Adding at these prices seems daunting, but it is breaking to new highs (a good thing) and could consolidate (come back a bit). Lots of consolidation since July around $4400. No indicator of a turnaround, so you can continue adding.

To add to a current position, plenty of support around $4400. For a new buyer, taking a position now wouldn't be the end of the world. If you're looking to start reducing, it has to drop below $4200.

DON'T BUY

One of very few growth stories in Canada. Huge success over the years. Trades at over 50x earnings. If you look at the chart between 2022-2023, the stock drew down in the neighbourhood of 20%. Challenge is that if we go through difficult market conditions, the high-multiple stocks correct more.

For years and years, has missed growth, revenue, and earnings numbers. Overcrowded. Fully priced. You could buy on pullbacks, but it could easily correct 25% in a matter of weeks or months.

Unspecified

There is an uptrend in place along with tests of the trendline. You could buy at the beginning of up bounces but don't buy in the troughs.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 21/23, Up 63%)

Last year was phenomenal. This year a little slower, but that doesn't change the thesis for him. Still believes it has ability to grow topline and bottom line close to 20% a year. If true, in 3-4 years you'll get another double. No end to the acquisitions it can make, as well as spinoffs to encourage faster growth. Don't get too miffed about the quarter-to-quarter acquisition growth.

DON'T BUY

Excellent, well run. She prefers more balance between organic growth and M&A, and this one grows by acquisition. No opinion on whether stock will split. 

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