Shares of Canadian Solar (CSIQ) surged 5.04% during intraday trading on Monday, following an upbeat analyst report from Mizuho. The solar energy company's stock gained momentum after Mizuho raised its price target on Canadian Solar to $17 from $15, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares.

The increased price target reflects growing confidence in Canadian Solar's potential. Mizuho's decision to raise the target price by $2 suggests that the firm sees improved prospects for the company in the near future. While specific details of the analyst's rationale were not provided, such upgrades often indicate positive expectations regarding a company's financial performance, market position, or growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector.