Capital Expenditures for Celestica (CLS)
According to Celestica's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $395.20M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CLS
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Latest period
$395.20M
YoY change
+19.8%
5Y CAGR
+31.1%
Peak year (1997)
$312.10M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$3.68B
CapEx history chart for Celestica (CLS) from 1997 to 2025
CapEx history table for Celestica (CLS) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204.72M | +19.8% | +$33.82M | ||
| 2024 | $170.90M | +36.6% | +$45.80M | ||
| 2023 | $125.10M | +14.8% | +$16.10M | ||
| 2022 | $109.00M | +108.8% | +$56.80M | ||
| 2021 | $52.20M | -1.1% | -$600,000 | ||
| 2020 | $52.80M | -34.4% | -$27.70M | ||
| 2019 | $80.50M | -2.1% | -$1.70M | ||
| 2018 | $82.20M | -19.9% | -$20.40M | ||
| 2017 | $102.60M | +60.1% | +$38.50M | ||
| 2016 | $64.10M | +2.1% | +$1.30M | ||
| 2015 | $62.80M | +2.4% | +$1.50M | ||
| 2014 | $61.30M | +16.1% | +$8.50M | ||
| 2013 | $52.80M | -50.1% | -$53.10M | ||
| 2012 | $105.90M | +70.0% | +$43.60M | ||
| 2011 | $62.30M | +2.5% | +$1.50M | ||
| 2010 | $60.80M | -21.3% | -$16.50M | ||
| 2009 | $77.30M | -13.0% | -$11.50M | ||
| 2008 | $88.80M | +39.4% | +$25.10M | ||
| 2007 | $63.70M | -66.3% | -$125.40M | ||
| 2006 | $189.10M | +19.3% | +$30.60M | ||
| 2005 | $158.50M | +11.5% | +$16.30M | ||
| 2004 | $142.20M | -19.2% | -$33.70M | ||
| 2003 | $175.90M | +16.2% | +$24.50M | ||
| 2002 | $151.40M | -24.0% | -$47.90M | ||
| 2001 | $199.30M | -29.5% | -$83.48M | ||
| 2000 | $282.78M | +2.2% | +$6.18M | ||
| 1999 | $276.60M | +141.8% | +$162.20M | ||
| 1998 | $114.40M | -63.3% | -$197.70M | ||
| 1997 | $312.10M | — | — |
CapEx values are taken from Celestica's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Celestica (CLS) capital expenditures is $204.72M – grew 19.8% year-over-year.
Celestica capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +31.1%, sustaining 4 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Celestica capital expenditures plunged from $312.10M in 1997 to $204.72M in 2025, a 34.4% drawdown.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $312.10M was reported in 1997. The lowest in the available history was $52.20M in 2021.
Celestica (CLS) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $13.68B.
Celestica Capital Expenditures by Year
Celestica Capital Expenditures 2025: $204.72M
Celestica capital expenditures in 2025 was $204.72M, grew 19.8% from 2024.
Celestica Capital Expenditures 2024: $170.90M
Celestica capital expenditures in 2024 was $170.90M, surged 36.6% from 2023.
Celestica Capital Expenditures 2023: $125.10M
Celestica capital expenditures in 2023 was $125.10M, grew 14.8% from 2022.
Celestica Capital Expenditures 2022: $109.00M
Celestica capital expenditures in 2022 was $109.00M, surged 108.8% from 2021.
Celestica Capital Expenditures 2021: $52.20M
Celestica capital expenditures in 2021 was $52.20M.
See more financial history for Celestica (CLS).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Celestica, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Intel (INTC) | $14.65B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Celestica's capital expenditures?
Latest reported capital expenditures for Celestica (CLS) is $395.20M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Celestica capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
Celestica (CLS) capital expenditures changed +19.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Celestica capital expenditures?
Celestica (CLS) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +31.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Celestica capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
Celestica capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $312.10M in 1997.
What was Celestica capital expenditures in 2024?
Celestica (CLS) capital expenditures in 2024 was $170.90M.
What was Celestica capital expenditures in 2025?
Celestica (CLS) capital expenditures in 2025 was $204.72M.
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