Analysts on Wall Street project that Canadian Solar (CSIQ) will announce quarterly loss of -$1.08 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 0.9% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $947.63 million, declining 20.8% from the same quarter last year.
Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Canadian Solar metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- CSI Solar- Solar modules' reaching $310.69 million. The estimate indicates a change of -61% from the prior-year quarter.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues- CSI Solar- Battery energy storage solutions' will reach $323.74 million. The estimate suggests a change of +108.5% year over year.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- CSI Solar- Solar system kits' will reach $112.04 million. The estimate points to a change of +31% from the year-ago quarter.
View all Key Company Metrics for Canadian Solar here>>>Over the past month, Canadian Solar shares have recorded returns of +56.1% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +8.8% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), CSIQ will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
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