Head to Head

ADI vs CLS: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 91/100 for CLS. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$196.7B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

91/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$45.0B

The hyperscaler's favourite hardware partner has graduated from contract manufacturer to AI infrastructure designer, and the multiple still doesn't reflect it.

Full CLS analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADICLS
Revenue Growth8398
Profitability7055
Valuation5838
Momentum7753
Theme Purity7477
Moat5653
Catalysts7984
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or CLS the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 94/100 versus 91/100 for CLS. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and CLS?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.