QRG Capital Files 13F: Buys 1,679 Celestica Shares Valued at $414K
QRG Capital Management added 1,679 Celestica shares worth about $414,000 in Q3 per its latest 13F filing. Institutional ownership now stands at roughly 67.4%, with QRG joining several investors boosting or initiating stakes during the period.
1. QRG Capital Opens New Position
In the third quarter, QRG Capital Management Inc. initiated a position in Celestica by acquiring 1,679 shares of the electronics manufacturing services provider, representing an investment of approximately $414,000. This marks the firm’s first disclosed holding in Celestica and underscores growing institutional interest in the company’s technology-driven manufacturing solutions.
2. Additional Institutions Adjust Stakes
Several other large investors have recently rebalanced their exposure to Celestica. Golden State Wealth Management LLC more than doubled its position, increasing its holdings by 102.5% to 164 shares. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its stake by 42.5% to 124 shares during the same period. New entrants include First Horizon Corp, ST Germain D J Co. Inc. and Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC, each establishing positions valued between $31,000 and $40,000. Institutional investors now control 67.38% of Celestica’s outstanding shares.
3. Recent Financial Performance
In its most recent quarterly report, Celestica delivered earnings per share of $1.58, surpassing consensus estimates by $0.13. Revenue for the period came in at $3.19 billion, a 27.8% increase year-over-year and outpacing expectations by $180 million. The company reported a return on equity of 30.53% and a net margin of 6.35%, reflecting efficient cost management and strong demand across cloud, data-center and communications segments. Analysts collectively project full-year earnings of $4.35 per share.
4. Insider Activity and Analyst Sentiment
Director Laurette T. Koellner purchased 6,000 shares at an average cost in late October, investing over $2 million and raising her ownership stake by 0.52%. On the sell-side, one analyst assigns a Strong Buy rating, fourteen recommend Buy and four maintain Hold, resulting in a consensus view of Moderate Buy. This broad-based support highlights confidence in Celestica’s growth trajectory and margin expansion potential.