AVT vs CLS: which is the better buy in 2026?
On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica, Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 90/100 for AVT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.
Avnet, Inc.
NASDAQ:AVT
The boring components distributor sitting at the centre of every AI server, EV and defence build is finally getting paid for it.
Full AVT analysisCelestica, Inc.
NYSE:CLS
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 analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is AVT or CLS the better buy in 2026?
By Compass Score, Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 94/100 versus 90/100 for AVT. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.
How does Alexandria compare AVT 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.