Triasima Portfolio Management inc. cut its holdings in Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS – Free Report) (TSE:CLS) by 47.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 39,906 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 35,697 shares during the period. Celestica makes up approximately 1.8% of Triasima Portfolio Management inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest position. Triasima Portfolio Management inc.’s holdings in Celestica were worth $11,820,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Celestica by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,811,695 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,423,333,000 after acquiring an additional 73,022 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in shares of Celestica by 471.5% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,146,928 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $775,133,000 after acquiring an additional 2,596,318 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in shares of Celestica by 4.8% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,921,417 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $473,386,000 after acquiring an additional 88,212 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new position in shares of Celestica in the third quarter valued at about $424,459,000. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can grew its stake in shares of Celestica by 16.8% in the third quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,130,923 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $278,236,000 after acquiring an additional 162,569 shares in the last quarter. 67.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Celestica in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Celestica from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 6th. TD Securities upgraded shares of Celestica from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $430.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Celestica from $355.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $445.00 price target on shares of Celestica in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $427.42.
Celestica Trading Down 0.2%
Shares of Celestica stock opened at $418.29 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $48.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.58, a PEG ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 2.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. Celestica, Inc. has a 12-month low of $90.00 and a 12-month high of $426.55. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $313.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $309.85.
Celestica (NYSE:CLS – Get Free Report) (TSE:CLS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 27th. The technology company reported $2.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.08 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. Celestica had a net margin of 6.95% and a return on equity of 36.91%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 52.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.20 earnings per share. Celestica has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.150-10.150 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.140-2.340 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Celestica, Inc. will post 9.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Celestica news, President Jason Phillips sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $308.92, for a total transaction of $30,892,000.00. Following the sale, the president directly owned 12,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,887,449.28. This represents a 88.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Yann L. Etienvre sold 1,145 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $283.51, for a total transaction of $324,618.95. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 122,210 shares of company stock worth $37,518,757 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.10% of the company’s stock.
Key Celestica News
Here are the key news stories impacting Celestica this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Celestica to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), boosting near‑term buying interest by highlighting stronger earnings prospects. All You Need to Know About Celestica (CLS) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively raised Celestica’s revenue forecasts (reported as a ~10% lift), which supports higher valuation targets and signals improving outlook for end‑market demand. Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Celestica Inc. (TSE:CLS) Revenue Forecasts By 10%
- Positive Sentiment: Major banks raised price targets and reiterated buy/outperform calls: Goldman Sachs lifted its PT from $430 to $475 after an earnings beat; CIBC increased its PT to US$480 and kept an Outperformer rating; JPMorgan also raised its target to $425 and kept an overweight stance. These upgrades underpin investor confidence and act as near‑term buying catalysts. Goldman Sachs is Bullish on Celestica Inc. (CLS) CIBC Raises Celestica’s Price Target to US$480 From US$425 Celestica (NYSE:CLS) Given New $425.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Positive Sentiment: Company fundamentals: Celestica reported a Q1 EPS beat (reported EPS topped estimates) and raised FY guidance, which supports forward earnings multiple expansion. Analysts are citing improving revenue growth and margin dynamics. Celestica, Inc. (CLS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical indicator: CLS recently crossed above its 20‑day moving average, a short‑term bullish technical signal that can attract momentum traders. Celestica (CLS) Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction volatility: Despite strong Q1 EPS, shares previously plunged intraday (~14% reported) after investors focused on a revenue miss in the Enterprise segment and component‑shortage noise—this shows profit‑taking and sensitivity to execution risks. Celestica Stock Falls 14% Despite Posting Strong Q1 Results
Celestica Company Profile
Celestica Inc is a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solutions to original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Celestica works with customers to develop and produce complex electronic and electro-mechanical products, integrating activities from product design and prototyping through high-volume assembly, testing and final system integration.
The company’s service offering typically includes product engineering and design support, printed circuit board assembly, box-build and systems assembly, automated test and inspection, aftermarket repair and refurbishment, and end-to-end supply chain and logistics management.
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