Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Canadian Solar Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has returned -41.73% so far this year and 60.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CSIQ has returned -3.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2006, CSIQ's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +102.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -50.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CSIQ closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2011 with a return of +33.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2026 at -26.9%.

Canadian Solar Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.04%, beta of 1.65, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 2006.

• This stock captured 188.04% of S&P 500 Index gains and 182.00% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CSIQ ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Canadian Solar Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Canadian Solar Inc. was 96.02%, occurring on Nov 15, 2012. Recovery took 2039 trading sessions.

The current Canadian Solar Inc. drawdown is 78.41%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Canadian Solar Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Canadian Solar Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Solar industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.