J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. Buys 4,215 Shares of Celestica, Inc. $CLS

J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS) (TSE:CLS) by 172.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 6,654 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,215 shares during the quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Celestica were worth $1,639,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Celestica during the second quarter valued at about $236,069,000. SRS Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Celestica during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $135,289,000. Picton Mahoney Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Celestica in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $90,425,000. Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in shares of Celestica by 103.3% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 743,570 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $115,961,000 after acquiring an additional 377,825 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. increased its position in shares of Celestica by 25.8% during the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,833,205 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $286,184,000 after acquiring an additional 375,910 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 67.38% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Celestica

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

Celestica Price Performance

CLS opened at $307.36 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $307.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $271.91. Celestica, Inc. has a twelve month low of $58.05 and a twelve month high of $363.40. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 1.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The company has a market capitalization of $35.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.81 and a beta of 1.86.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, President Todd C. Cooper sold 1,065 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $283.51, for a total transaction of $301,938.15. Following the sale, the president directly owned 108,970 shares in the company, valued at approximately $30,894,084.70. The trade was a 0.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, President Jason Phillips sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $308.92, for a total value of $30,892,000.00. Following the sale, the president directly owned 12,584 shares in the company, valued at $3,887,449.28. This trade represents a 88.82% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 297,923 shares of company stock worth $88,027,459 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.52% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have weighed in on CLS shares. TD Securities boosted their price objective on Celestica from $305.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Celestica from $375.00 to $338.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 30th. Stifel Nicolaus restated a “buy” rating and set a $385.00 price objective (up previously from $230.00) on shares of Celestica in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Aletheia Capital lifted their price objective on shares of Celestica from $330.00 to $410.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on shares of Celestica from $400.00 to $430.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $356.59.

Celestica Profile

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.