Celestica (NYSE:CLS) Insider Sells $324,618.95 in Stock

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS) (TSE:CLS) insider Yann Etienvre sold 1,145 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $283.51, for a total transaction of $324,618.95. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Celestica Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CLS traded up $12.47 on Friday, hitting $307.36. 3,579,146 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,360,472. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $307.87 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $270.11. Celestica, Inc. has a one year low of $58.05 and a one year high of $363.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 1.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $35.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.81 and a beta of 1.86.

More Celestica News

Here are the key news stories impacting Celestica this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded CLS to a Strong Buy (Zacks #1), signaling improved near-term earnings optimism that can attract momentum and retail flows. Celestica (CLS) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also put CLS on its momentum list of stocks to buy, which can amplify short‑term inflows from momentum-focused funds and traders. Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 6th
• Positive Sentiment: Sector/market narrative: coverage highlights Celestica as a beneficiary of Google’s huge 2026 capex plan, suggesting sustained demand for cloud and infrastructure electronics (a tailwind for CLS’s contract manufacturing). Why Celestica is a Massive Winner from Google’s CapEx Bonanza
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/coverage support: TD Securities projects >10% upside, reinforcing bullish analyst sentiment that can support further price gains. Celestica Inc. (CLS:CA) TD Securities Forecasts Over 10% Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamental bullishness: recent commentary (Seeking Alpha, Zacks) highlights strong growth in the HPS segment (now a material portion of revenue) and attractive longer‑term growth/valuation metrics — supporting a growth case beyond near‑term momentum. Celestica: A Hidden Gem For Aggressive Growth Portfolios
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation discussion: coverage assessing valuation after recent volatility — useful for longer‑term investors to weigh the rally versus historical multiples and risk. Assessing Celestica (TSX:CLS) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling: multiple filings show large sales by executives — notably President Jason Phillips sold 120,000 shares across Feb 5–6 (including a 100,000‑share sale at ~\$308.92), and other insider disposals were also reported. Heavy insider selling can concern investors about insider conviction despite positive headlines. SEC Insider Filing(s)
• Negative Sentiment: Media flagged the insider transactions in roundup stories, which can create short‑term selling pressure or cause some investors to reassess timing despite bullish analyst and sector narratives. Insider Selling: Celestica (NYSE:CLS) President Sells $25,722,175.80 in Stock

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Celestica from $375.00 to $338.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Zacks Research cut Celestica from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Aletheia Capital lifted their price target on shares of Celestica from $330.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Celestica in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $400.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on shares of Celestica from $359.00 to $391.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $356.59.

Institutional Trading of Celestica

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CLS. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Celestica by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,811,695 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,423,333,000 after acquiring an additional 73,022 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in Celestica by 5,806,149.2% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,657,937 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,081,323,000 after purchasing an additional 3,657,874 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Celestica by 471.5% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,146,928 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $775,133,000 after purchasing an additional 2,596,318 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in Celestica by 4.8% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,921,417 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $473,386,000 after purchasing an additional 88,212 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Celestica by 17.6% during the second quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 1,733,686 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $271,045,000 after purchasing an additional 259,504 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.38% of the company’s stock.

About Celestica

Celestica Inc is a multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solutions to original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Celestica works with customers to develop and produce complex electronic and electro-mechanical products, integrating activities from product design and prototyping through high-volume assembly, testing and final system integration.

The company’s service offering typically includes product engineering and design support, printed circuit board assembly, box-build and systems assembly, automated test and inspection, aftermarket repair and refurbishment, and end-to-end supply chain and logistics management.