Canadian Solar stock trades near 52-week low after Q2 2026 loss widens

Published on 09/20/2026 at 18:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Canadian Solar stock is hovering around USD 11.50 on Nasdaq as of September 19, 2026, close to its 52-week low of USD 11.10. A widened Q2 2026 net loss and margin pressure weigh on sentiment while analysts’ targets signal only limited upside.

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Canadian Solar Inc. stock (ISIN CA1366351098) is trading close to its 52-week low, with shares around USD 11.50 on Nasdaq as of September 19, 2026, far below last year’s high of USD 34.59 and reflecting a year-to-date drop of about 52.0 percent from USD 23.77 at the start of 2026.

Q2 2026 loss and margins pressure the shares

According to an earnings analysis published on September 8, 2026 by MarketBeat, Canadian Solar reported a Q2 2026 net loss that widened compared with the prior year, as pricing pressure and weaker margins in its solar module and project businesses weighed on results in the latest quarter.

In that Q2 2026 period, the company recorded negative earnings per share, with full-year earnings for 2026 still expected to move from a loss of USD 2.93 per share toward a modest profit of USD 0.19 per share, highlighting the gap management needs to close over the coming quarters, according to the same overview from MarketBeat.

Analyst targets show limited upside from depressed levels

Per data compiled by MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, Canadian Solar carries a consensus analyst rating of Reduce, based on a mix of 3 buy, 6 hold and 4 sell recommendations, underscoring cautious sentiment despite the stock’s sharp pullback.

The same analyst overview from MarketBeat indicates a consensus 12-month price target of USD 17.75 for Canadian Solar, implying upside of about 55.6 percent from the closing price of USD 11.41 on September 18, 2026, but still far below the prior 52-week high of USD 34.59.

Stock near 52-week low ahead of next earnings date

On September 19, 2026, Canadian Solar stock was quoted at about USD 11.50 on Nasdaq, with the trading session showing a day high of USD 11.91 and a low of USD 11.15, while the 52-week range stood between USD 11.10 and USD 34.59, highlighting how close the shares are trading to their recent low.

According to the earnings and calendar overview for Canadian Solar summarized by MarketBeat, the company last reported results on August 27, 2026 for Q2 2026, and the next earnings release for Q3 2026 is estimated for November 12, 2026, a date that investors will watch closely for signs of margin stabilization and progress toward the full-year earnings guidance.