Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Canadian Solar reported Q2 2026 net revenues of $1.2B, up 12% sequentially but down 29% YoY. Gross margin fell to 13.9% from 29.8% YoY. The company guided Q3 revenues of $1.3B-$1.5B with 13.5%-15.5% gross margin. It expects to ship 6.5GW-7GW of PV modules and 4.5GWh-5.5GWh of BESS in the US for 2026. CEO Parkin emphasized manufacturing as a strategic priority, highlighting rapid scaling in energy storage.

Canadian Solar (CSIQ) reported a Q2 net loss of $77M, with revenue down 29% YoY, but also announced an $8B backlog and a new US solar cell plant. The company's gross margin fell to 13.9% from 29.8% YoY, and operating expenses rose 21%. Cash flow was negative $181M, and total debt increased to $7.1B.

Canadian Solar reported Q2 2026 results with battery energy storage shipments up 73% YoY, exceeding guidance. Total revenue was $1.2B, matching the high end of forecasts. The company's storage backlog reached $3.5B, while solar module shipments declined 60% YoY. Gross profit fell to $168M, resulting in a net loss of $77M. The company expects Q3 revenue of $1.3B-$1.5B and continued growth in storage shipments.

Canadian Solar reported Q2 2026 revenue at the high end of guidance, driven by U.S. module volumes and energy storage deliveries. The company opened a new HJT facility in the U.S. but faced a net loss due to freight costs and ramp-up expenses. They secured a $4.5 billion backlog and a 2.5 GWh contract with a U.S. utility. Management expects U.S. solar and storage shipments to accelerate and sees the new Section 232 policy as a net positive.

Canadian Solar reported a 60% YoY decline in Q2 2026 PV module shipments to 3.1GW, but a 25% QoQ increase. The company expects Q3 shipments to rise to 3.5-3.8GW. It is expanding US manufacturing capacity, with Texas module plant growing to 10GWp and Indiana cell facility to 6.3GWp. Revenue rose 12% QoQ to $1.2B but fell 29% YoY. Gross profit declined to $168M, while operating expenses increased to $240M. The solar project pipeline stands at 21.7GWp, with storage shipments up 82% QoQ to 3.7GWh.

Canadian Solar Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.2B, gross margin of 13.9%, and a net loss of $77M due to higher costs. The company cited strong U.S. demand, with a $4.5B module backlog and $3.5B storage backlog. Management expects sequential growth and margin improvement.