Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica Inc. has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 90/100 for AVT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Avnet, Inc.

NASDAQ:AVT

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$7.6B

The boring components distributor sitting at the centre of every AI server, EV and defence build is finally getting paid for it.

Full AVT analysis

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$43.3B

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

FactorAVTCLS
Revenue Growth7698
Profitability3155
Valuation7234
Momentum8669
Theme Purity7177
Moat5053
Catalysts7884
Market Position5050

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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 93/100 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.