Celestica (NYSE: CLS) shares have declined approximately 20% from their June all-time high of $655, currently trading near $524. The sell-off persisted despite the company announcing a $300 million investment to expand its Texas facility, a move expected to create over 2,300 jobs over the next two years. The expansion includes extending leases on existing buildings and constructing a new 343,000-square-foot facility.
The pullback comes amid a broader retreat in AI-related stocks following Broadcom's recent earnings report, which weighed on the sector. However, Celestica's fundamental outlook remains robust, driven by surging demand from hyperscale cloud customers. The company's Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS) segment, which includes servers and storage products, has been the primary growth engine.
Strong Fundamentals Amid the Sell-Off
Celestica's first-quarter revenue jumped 53% year-over-year to $4.05 billion, near the top end of its guidance range of $3.85 billion to $4.15 billion. The company raised its 2026 annual outlook to $19.0 billion in revenue and $10.15 in adjusted EPS, citing accelerating growth from its CCS customer base and increasing profitability across both CCS and ATS segments.
Key clients including Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco are collectively spending tens of billions on data center infrastructure. Alphabet, Celestica's largest customer, recently announced plans to invest an additional $80 billion in AI, boosting demand for TPU racks and high-speed networking products.
Wall Street Expectations
Analysts project revenue of $19.19 billion for the current fiscal year, representing approximately 54% annual growth. For the following year, estimates call for $26 billion in revenue—a 40% increase—making Celestica one of the fastest-growing Canadian companies. Earnings per share are expected to rise from $6.05 last year to $10 this year, and further to $15 next year.
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Technical Analysis: Head-and-Shoulders Pattern
The daily chart reveals a potential head-and-shoulders pattern, a classic bearish reversal signal. The neckline sits at $473, the stock's lowest level since May. Currently, shares are trading above the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) of $517, indicating that bulls are still defending that level.
A decisive break below the 50-day EMA would confirm the bearish outlook, with the next support level near $400. Conversely, a move above the right shoulder resistance at $580 would invalidate the pattern and suggest the uptrend may resume.
Key Levels to Watch
- Support: $517 (50-day EMA), $473 (neckline), $400 (next major support)
- Resistance: $580 (right shoulder), $655 (all-time high)
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
