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Celestica Inc. reported impressive Q1 results, beating EPS and revenue estimates, and raised its 2025 guidance, although growth is expected to slow. The company has a strong demand for AI networking switches, but low margins and a lack of product differentiation pose significant risks to long-term profitability. CLS stock is currently cheap compared to growth targets, but the potential for margin contraction makes a bullish stance above $90 unwarranted.

CLS reported healthy first-quarter 2025 results driven by stronger growth in the CCS segment.

Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Pallotta - Head, Investor Relations and Senior Director, Finance Rob Mionis - President and Chief Executive Officer Mandeep Chawla - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Vogt - UBS Samik Chatterjee - JPMorgan George Wang - Barclays Ruben Roy - Stifel Thanos Moschopoulos - BMO Capital Markets Steven Fox - Fox Advisors Paul Treiber - RBC Capital Markets Robert Young - Canaccord Genuity Todd Coupland - CIBC Jesse Pytlak - Cormark Securities Operator Hello and thank you for standing by. My name is Bella and I will be your conference operator today.

Celestica (CLS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.

(All amounts in U.S. dollars) Q1 2025 revenue and adjusted EPS* above the high end of our guidance ranges; Raising 2025 annual outlook TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS) (NYSE: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q1 2025). Q1 2025 Highlights Revenue: $2.65 billion, increased 20% compared to $2.21 billion for first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024).

Celestica Inc (NYSE:CLS) stock is up 6.9% to trade at $88.48 today, enjoying broad market tailwinds and both RBC Capital and CLS Globe maintaining their "outperform" ratings.

Celestica seems to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.

Celestica Inc. is poised for a strong Q1 earnings release, driven by AI tailwinds and robust demand in enterprise communications and data center markets. The company's transformation into a high-margin AI infrastructure provider and strategic partnerships bolster its growth prospects and international expansion. Celestica's solid financial position and history of earnings surprises enhance confidence in its ability to deliver double-digit EPS growth.

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JBL seems to be a better investment option at the moment compared with CLS.