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Philip Shen
ROTH MKM
6 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: ARRY, DQ, ENPH +12 more
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Colin Rusch
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
5 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: AEVA, ALB, AMPX +24 more
Alan Lau
Jefferies LLC
4 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: DQ, EH, JKS
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Brian Lee
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
4 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: ARRY, AYI, CCJ +19 more
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Praneeth Satish
Wells Fargo
3 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: ARIS, ENB, ENLC +11 more
Vikram Bagri
Citigroup Inc.
3 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: AMPS, ARRY, ENPH +7 more
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Maheep Mandloi
Mizuho Financial Group
2 questions for CSIQ
Also covers: ARRY, BE, ENLT +10 more
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Allen Lau
Jefferies
1 question for CSIQ
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Andre Stillman Adams
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
1 question for CSIQ
Also covers: ARRY, ORA, ROK
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CSIQ.
CSI Solar Co., Ltd. Forecasts Significant Decline in 2025 Full-Year Net Profit
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Guidance Update
Profit Warning
Demand Weakening
- CSI Solar Co., Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has issued its 2025 full-year earnings forecast on January 30, 2026.
- The company expects net profit attributable to shareholders for the full year 2025 to be between RMB 900 million and RMB 1,100 million.
- This forecast represents a year-on-year decrease of 60% to 51% compared to 2024, when net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 2,247.3502 million.
- The primary reasons cited for the projected decline are the overall supply-demand imbalance in the photovoltaic industry, leading to cyclical lows, declining utilization rates, and increased costs.
- This earnings forecast is based on preliminary calculations by the company's finance department and has not been audited by certified public accountants.
6 days ago
Canadian Solar Wins Patent Litigation Against Maxeon
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Legal Proceedings
- Canadian Solar Inc. announced a decisive victory in litigation proceedings against Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- The PTAB ruled in Canadian Solar's favor, holding that all claims asserted by Maxeon against Canadian Solar relating to alleged patent infringement are invalid.
- This outcome demonstrates Canadian Solar's solid technological foundation and mature legal capabilities.
Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Canadian Solar closes US$230 million convertible senior notes offering
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Debt Issuance
Convertible Preferred Issuance
- Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) announced the closing of its US$230 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2031 on January 13, 2026.
- This amount includes the full exercise of an option by initial purchasers to buy an additional US$30 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes.
- The net proceeds from the offering are approximately US$223.1 million, after deducting initial purchasers' discount and estimated offering expenses.
- The Notes were offered in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A.
Jan 13, 2026, 2:30 PM
Canadian Solar closes US$230 million convertible senior notes offering
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Debt Issuance
- Canadian Solar Inc. announced the closing of its offering of US$230 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2031.
- This amount includes the full exercise of the initial purchasers' option to purchase an additional US$30 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes.
- The net proceeds from the offering are approximately US$223.1 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses.
- The Notes were offered in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers and have not been registered under the Securities Act.
Jan 13, 2026, 2:25 PM
Canadian Solar Prices US$200 Million Convertible Senior Notes
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
Convertible Preferred Issuance
- Canadian Solar Inc. priced an offering of US$200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional US$30 million.
- The notes will accrue interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum, payable semi-annually, and have an initial conversion price of approximately US$27.63 per common share. This conversion price represents a premium of approximately 42.5% over the last reported sale price of US$19.39 per common share on January 8, 2026.
- The company estimates net proceeds of approximately US$194.6 million (or US$223.9 million if the option for additional notes is fully exercised), which will be used for investments in U.S. manufacturing, the value chain supporting battery energy storage and solar power solutions, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Jan 9, 2026, 11:15 AM
Canadian Solar Prices Convertible Senior Notes Offering
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
Convertible Preferred Issuance
- Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) priced an offering of US$200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031.
- The notes will accrue interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum, payable semi-annually, and will mature on January 15, 2031.
- The initial conversion price is approximately US$27.63 per common share, representing a 42.5% premium over the last reported sale price of US$19.39 on January 8, 2026.
- The company expects net proceeds of approximately US$194.6 million, which will be used for investments in U.S. manufacturing, the value chain supporting battery energy storage and solar power solutions, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Jan 9, 2026, 5:22 AM
Canadian Solar Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Notes
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
- Canadian Solar Inc. announced a proposed offering of US$200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 on January 7, 2026.
- The offering will be a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional US$30 million in notes.
- The net proceeds from the offering are intended for investments in U.S. manufacturing capacity, the value chain supporting battery energy storage and solar power solutions, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
- The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company, accruing interest semi-annually in arrears, and will mature on January 15, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted into common shares.
Jan 7, 2026, 9:34 PM
Canadian Solar Inc. Reports Nine-Month 2025 Financial Results and Addresses Legal Challenges
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Earnings
Legal Proceedings
New Projects/Investments
- Canadian Solar Inc. reported a net loss attributable to the company of $(17.8) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $2.1 million in the same period of 2024, on net revenues of $4,377.9 million.
- While net revenues decreased by 2.1% due to lower solar module shipments, the company saw a 29.5% increase in battery energy storage system shipments to 5.7 GWh, contributing to an improved gross margin of 20.6%.
- Operating expenses increased by 16.0% to $794.6 million, primarily due to a 60.6% rise in general and administrative expenses, which included a $61.0 million day-one loss from a sales-type lease and a $45.9 million impairment charge.
- The company is actively involved in multiple ongoing U.S. trade proceedings related to antidumping and countervailing duties, and is defending against patent infringement lawsuits from Maxeon, Trina, and First Solar.
- As of September 30, 2025, the company held $3,499.7 million in long-term borrowings and $2,428.2 million in short-term borrowings.
Jan 7, 2026, 9:33 PM
Canadian Solar Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Notes
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
- Canadian Solar Inc. announced a proposed private offering of US$200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031.
- The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for investments in U.S. manufacturing capacity, the value chain supporting battery energy storage and solar power solutions, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
- The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company and will mature on January 15, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted.
Jan 7, 2026, 9:00 PM
Canadian Solar Appoints New President and COO
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Management Change
Board Change
Hiring
- Canadian Solar Inc. has appointed Colin Parkin as President and a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
- Parkin, a 20-year veteran of Canadian Solar, succeeds Yan Zhuang on the Board and takes over the President role from Dr. Shawn Qu, who will continue as Chairman and CEO.
- Additionally, Dylan Marx has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
- These leadership changes are intended to develop internal talent and maintain strong collaboration and execution across the company's global subsidiaries.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
Quarterly earnings call transcripts for Canadian Solar.
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