Canadian Solar Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Canadian Solar does not have a record of paying a dividend.
Key information
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Dividend yield
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Buyback Yield
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| Future Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
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Recent dividend and buyback updates
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Recent updates
CSIQ: Tax Credits And Storage Pipeline Will Drive Upside Despite FOEC Risk
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Canadian Solar down from $38.00 to about $33.87. This reflects recent cuts to Street price targets that emphasize concerns about lower margins and higher cash needs, even as expectations for revenue growth and a higher future P/E have been updated.Canadian Solar: Discounted Power Generation And Storage Leader - Reiterate Buy
Apr 22
CSIQ: 45X Tax Credits Will Support U.S. Factory Cash Needs
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Canadian Solar by $0.55, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth expectations and valuation resets tied to reduced volume assumptions and higher projected cash outflows for the U.S. factory, partly offset by an improved view on tax credit eligibility and recent rating upgrades to Neutral. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but active debate around Canadian Solar, with several firms adjusting ratings and cutting price targets while reassessing volumes, cash needs for the U.S. factory, and potential tax credit eligibility.CSIQ: 45X Tax Credits Will Support U.S. Energy Storage Profitability
Narrative Update on Canadian Solar The analyst price target for Canadian Solar has been reduced by about $3 to roughly $18, with analysts pointing to lower profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E, partly offset by updated expectations for revenue growth and potential U.S. tax credit eligibility. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Canadian Solar has been mixed, with several firms cutting price targets while at least one has shifted to a more neutral stance on the stock.CSIQ: 45X Tax Credits Will Support U.S. Battery Storage Upside
Narrative Update: Canadian Solar Analysts have reduced the implied fair value estimate for Canadian Solar by $2 to $21.33, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. The revision also incorporates recent research that factors in lower expected volumes, higher U.S. factory cash outflows and the potential benefit of 45X tax credits.
CSIQ: Future Margin Assumptions Will Likely Struggle Against Weak Profit Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Canadian Solar to $10.00 from $7.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation that reference recent sector commentary, including Wells Fargo's positive stance on buying weakness in First Solar. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting the price target on Canadian Solar to US$10.00 are doing so with tighter assumptions around revenue, margins, and valuation, and they are taking their cue in part from recent sector commentary that highlights interest in buying weakness in larger peers.CSIQ: Battery Storage Expansion Will Shape Upside Despite FOEC Policy Risk
Analysts have maintained their $38.00 price target for Canadian Solar, noting slightly revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated sector research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the reaffirmed $38.00 price target as a sign of confidence that updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E still support the current valuation framework for Canadian Solar.CSIQ: Battery Storage Outlook And FOEC Policy Risk Will Shape Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Canadian Solar to US$30 from US$11, citing the recent Q3 beat, strong 2026 battery energy storage guidance and a positive battery demand outlook, while also noting ongoing policy risk related to Foreign Entity of Concern provisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Canadian Solar centers on the latest quarterly results, the updated battery energy storage outlook, and how policy risk could affect valuation.CSIQ: Battery Storage And Reshoring Plans Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Canadian Solar, with increases such as from US$11 to US$30 and from US$9 to US$10. These changes reflect a mix of positive takeaways from Q3 results and long term battery storage guidance, tempered by ongoing policy and outlook risks.CSIQ: Battery Storage Outlook And Reshoring Plans Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price targets on Canadian Solar, with one increasing the target to US$30 from US$11. Others remain more cautious, setting targets in the US$9 to US$11 range.CSIQ Battery Storage Outlook Will Drive Upside Despite Policy Headwinds
Analysts have lifted their price target on Canadian Solar to approximately $38 from around $20, citing stronger long term revenue growth expectations tied to robust battery energy storage guidance and recent tariff relief, even as policy and FEOC related risks keep margin and valuation assumptions more conservative. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge that Canadian Solar has delivered better than expected Q3 results, pointing to strong execution in both module shipments and battery energy storage.Benign Growth For Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Underpins Stock's 33% Plummet
Dec 14
CSIQ: Battery Storage Upside Will Face Ongoing Policy And Trade Risks
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Canadian Solar, lifting estimated fair value by about $1.57 per share to roughly $23.33. Stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a robust battery energy storage outlook are partially offset by lower margin assumptions and ongoing policy and trade risks.We Like The Quality Of Canadian Solar's (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Earnings
Nov 20CSIQ: Policy Shifts And Potential Tariffs Will Threaten Future Performance
Canadian Solar's analyst price target has surged from $13.26 to $21.76. Analysts cite strong battery storage guidance, improved revenue growth, and a more optimistic outlook for future profit margins, despite ongoing policy and market risks.CSIQ: Policy Headwinds And Tariff Risks Will Challenge Future Operations
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Canadian Solar from $12.37 to $13.26. This change reflects updated forecasts for revenue growth and market risks in light of evolving U.S. policy challenges and sector outlooks.Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Shares Fly 30% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Oct 14Electrification And Storage Expansion Will Unlock Future Opportunity
Analysts have cut Canadian Solar's price target to $12.37 due to heightened financial risk from possible retroactive U.S. tariffs, ongoing policy headwinds, mixed quarterly results, and reduced shipment/margin guidance, reflecting deteriorating fundamentals and outlook. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts highlight significant risk from potential retroactive AD/CVD (antidumping and countervailing duty) liabilities, which could exceed Canadian Solar’s market cap and cash on hand, creating significant financial uncertainty.Canadian Solar Inc. Just Missed EPS By 93%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 24Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Share Price Boosted 29% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Jul 22Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
May 03Canadian Solar: Hidden Value In Recurrent Energy; Momentum Buy
Apr 29Earnings Beat: Canadian Solar Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Mar 27Canadian Solar: Deep Value Potential Comes With Debt And Tariff Headwinds
Mar 26Canadian Solar: Massive Regulatory & Industry Headwinds Ahead - No Bottom In Sight
Jan 25Here's What's Concerning About Canadian Solar's (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Returns On Capital
Jan 20Canadian Solar: Persisting External Headwinds Affect Regional Expansions
Dec 23Canadian Solar May Surprise In Q3 Call After Stock Nosedives Post-Election
Nov 15Canadian Solar: An Upcycle Is On The Horizon
Oct 25Canadian Solar's Recent Recovery May Not Last, Warranting A Downgrade To Neutral
Oct 09
Decisive Moves And Tech Advancements Propel Growth In Solar And Energy Storage Sectors
Strategic sourcing and technological shifts towards TOPCon technologies support profitability through operational efficiencies and competitive cost structures.Canadian Solar: Slight Growth Cannot Remove Concerns Over Operations In China
Sep 10Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CSIQ) 27% Share Price Plunge
Aug 29Be Wary Of Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) And Its Returns On Capital
Aug 03Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if CSIQ's dividends per share have been stable in the past.
Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if CSIQ's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Canadian Solar Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (CSIQ) | n/a |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Semiconductor) | 0.4% |
| Analyst forecast (CSIQ) (up to 3 years) | 0% |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate CSIQ's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate CSIQ's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate CSIQ's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as CSIQ has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 06:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Canadian Solar Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Vishal Shah | Barclays |
| Carter Driscoll | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |