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How Investors May Respond To Celestica (TSX:CLS) Strong Earnings and Launch of AI-Focused Storage Controller

Simply Wall St · 08/07 13:50
  • In the past week, Celestica introduced the SC6110, a high-performance, all-flash storage controller targeting enterprise applications such as AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, and reported significantly higher second-quarter sales and net income compared to the previous year.
  • The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook, saw a new technology-focused board member join, and resumed share repurchases, pointing to growing confidence in its operations and prospects.
  • We'll examine how Celestica's stronger earnings and enterprise product launch reinforce the company's position in the evolving AI and data infrastructure market.

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Celestica Investment Narrative Recap

If you own Celestica, you’re betting on robust, sustained demand for AI and cloud infrastructure, fueled by hyperscalers and digital transformation in enterprise IT. The launch of the SC6110 and strong second-quarter results underscore near-term momentum, but the company remains heavily reliant on a small group of large customers, meaning any reduction in orders or slower capex from these hyperscalers remains the most important short-term catalyst and risk. For now, the recent product news and raised full-year guidance only strengthen this central narrative. Among all of Celestica’s recent moves, the updated full-year revenue outlook stands out. Management increased full-year guidance to US$11.55 billion from US$10.85 billion, reflecting confidence in current demand trends for both data infrastructure and AI-related product lines, a key point for any investor watching for revenue growth catalysts. However, investors should be aware that even with new enterprise product momentum, concentration among top customers could still pose…

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Celestica's outlook calls for $15.7 billion in revenue and $817.8 million in earnings by 2028. This is based on analysts assuming 13.9% annual revenue growth and a $279.4 million earnings increase from the current $538.4 million.

Uncover how Celestica's forecasts yield a CA$303.08 fair value, a 11% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

TSX:CLS Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025
TSX:CLS Community Fair Values as at Aug 2025

Simply Wall St Community members have published 12 fair value estimates for Celestica, ranging widely from US$121.31 to US$303.08. This breadth of opinion exists as hyperscaler-driven demand ramps up, inviting you to explore how differing views interpret both opportunity and risk.

Explore 12 other fair value estimates on Celestica - why the stock might be worth as much as 11% more than the current price!

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