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TSX:CLSVery BullishEarningsShort Term

High materiality9/10

Celestica Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

StockNews.AIJul 27, 4:38 PM EDT1 source

Trading thesisImportance 9/10

Bullish on TSX:CLS near-term as beat and raised outlook support multiple expansion; 6–12 months.

AI summary

What happened and why it matters

Celestica posted a strong Q2, with revenue of $4.70B and adjusted EPS of $2.54, both above guidance. The company raised its 2026 outlook to $20.5B in revenue and $11.30 in adjusted EPS, citing stronger demand and improved supply. Management also projects 2027 revenue growth to accelerate beyond 65%, supported by new program wins and higher margins.

Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS beat; high end of guidance exceeded.
2026 revenue outlook raised to $20.5B; EPS to $11.30; 2027 growth to accel.
CCS margins and ATS gains reflect improving mix and efficiency.
Q3 guidance implies continued growth; no share repurchases in Q3 guidance.

Sentiment rationale

A beat on revenue and EPS, margin expansion, and a raised 2026/2027 outlook typically catalyze near-term stock upside, especially given cross-listed CLS on TSX and NYSE; strong data-center demand and improved supply chains reinforce a favorable fundamental re-rating.

Key facts

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Celestica Q2 revenue $4.70B, up 62% YoY.
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Adjusted EPS $2.54; adjusted margin 8.2%, a Q2 high.
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2026 outlook raised to $20.5B revenue and $11.30 EPS.
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2027 revenue growth expected to accelerate beyond 65%.
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CCS revenue $3.81B (up 84% YoY); ATS $0.89B (up 8%).

Earnings

Earnings: Celestica's Q2 beat and raised 2026/2027 outlook align with a data-center/AI-driven demand cycle and margin improvement, validating its operating leverage and long-term growth trajectory.