Q3 EPS Estimate for WESCO International Increased by Analyst

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) – Zacks Research upped their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of WESCO International in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, August 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the technology company will earn $4.45 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $4.40. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for WESCO International’s current full-year earnings is $16.82 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for WESCO International’s Q4 2026 earnings at $4.11 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $16.50 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.92 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.61 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.03 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.03 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $18.58 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $4.81 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $5.36 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $21.24 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently commented on WCC. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of WESCO International from $421.00 to $430.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. DA Davidson initiated coverage on shares of WESCO International in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $440.00 price objective on the stock. Stephens raised shares of WESCO International from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $350.00 to $400.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. KeyCorp increased their target price on shares of WESCO International from $340.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and eight have assigned a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $374.29.

WESCO International Price Performance

WCC stock opened at $337.43 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.09, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. The company has a market capitalization of $16.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.32, a PEG ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.54. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $343.51 and a 200-day simple moving average of $322.46. WESCO International has a twelve month low of $203.40 and a twelve month high of $385.37.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The technology company reported $4.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.98 by $0.59. WESCO International had a return on equity of 14.95% and a net margin of 2.84%.The firm had revenue of $6.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.83 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.0% compared to the same quarter last year. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 16.000-17.500 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WESCO International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in WESCO International during the second quarter worth $3,094,634,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new position in WESCO International in the second quarter worth $296,304,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in WESCO International in the second quarter valued at $249,503,000. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC acquired a new stake in WESCO International in the second quarter valued at $175,189,000. Finally, Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor purchased a new stake in shares of WESCO International during the 2nd quarter worth $41,561,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Akash Khurana sold 3,400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $366.78, for a total transaction of $1,247,052.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 27,404 shares in the company, valued at $10,051,239.12. The trade was a 11.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Daniel J. Castillo purchased 960 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $365.89 per share, with a total value of $351,254.40. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president directly owned 16,305 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,965,836.45. This represents a 6.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 2.60% of the stock is owned by insiders.

WESCO International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 12th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 13.82%.

Key WESCO International News

Here are the key news stories impacting WESCO International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its rating outlook and EPS forecasts. The firm maintained a “Strong Buy” rating and increased its FY2026 EPS estimate to $16.50 from $15.69, FY2027 to $18.58 from $17.63, and FY2028 to $21.24 from $20.37. Quarterly estimates were also lifted, including Q3 2026 to $4.45, Q4 2026 to $4.11, Q2 2027 to $4.61, Q3 2027 to $5.03, Q4 2027 to $5.03, Q1 2028 to $4.81 and Q2 2028 to $5.36. The revisions signal improving confidence in WESCO’s earnings trajectory. Zacks Strong Buy value stocks list
• Positive Sentiment: The latest forecast increases build on WESCO’s recent quarterly performance. The company reported $4.57 in EPS, exceeding estimates by $0.59, while revenue rose 13% year over year to $6.67 billion, above consensus. Management’s FY2026 guidance remains $16.00-$17.50 per share, compared with the broader analyst consensus of $16.82.
• Neutral Sentiment: WESCO’s shares remain near their 52-week high, with a market capitalization of roughly $16.4 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio above 23. The valuation reflects considerable optimism, which may limit the impact of further estimate increases if execution or industrial demand weakens.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Akash Khurana sold 3,400 shares for approximately $1.25 million at an average price of $366.78, reducing his ownership by 11.04%. Insider selling does not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals, but it can weigh modestly on sentiment. WESCO International insider sale

WESCO International Company Profile

WESCO International, Inc is a leading global distributor of electrical, industrial, communications and utility products, serving a diverse customer base across maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and construction markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products ranging from power distribution and automation solutions to data communications, security systems and lighting controls. Through an extensive branch network, WESCO provides critical components and value?added services that help organizations streamline operations and improve reliability in their facilities and infrastructure.

In addition to its broad product offering, WESCO delivers advanced supply chain management and logistics solutions designed to optimize inventory levels, reduce downtime and lower overall procurement costs.