WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of 15.000-17.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 15.640. The company issued revenue guidance of $24.8 billion-$25.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $25.2 billion.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on WCC. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of WESCO International from $302.00 to $313.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of WESCO International from $352.00 to $411.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, WESCO International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $294.88.

WESCO International Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of WESCO International stock traded up $5.66 on Friday, hitting $354.78. 764,405 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 566,568. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $287.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $271.99. The company has a current ratio of 2.12, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. WESCO International has a 52 week low of $156.28 and a 52 week high of $355.56. The company has a market cap of $17.26 billion, a PE ratio of 27.17, a PEG ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 1.54.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $3.37 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.88 by $0.49. The company had revenue of $6.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.86 billion. WESCO International had a net margin of 2.79% and a return on equity of 13.82%. WESCO International’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.21 earnings per share. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 15.000-17.000 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that WESCO International will post 15.55 EPS for the current year.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th were paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. This is an increase from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.31%.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Diane Lazzaris sold 17,294 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.00, for a total value of $5,274,670.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 29,065 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,864,825. This trade represents a 37.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel J. Castillo acquired 1,400 shares of WESCO International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $266.06 per share, with a total value of $372,484.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 15,300 shares in the company, valued at $4,070,718. This represents a 10.07% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 20,114 shares of company stock worth $6,128,353 in the last quarter. 3.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting WESCO International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — adjusted EPS $3.37 vs. $2.88 consensus and revenue of ~$6.08B (up ~14% Y/Y). Management highlighted record sales, stronger margins and robust operating and free cash flow, which supported an upgraded tone for the year. WESCO Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Company press release: record Q1 net sales ~$6.1B, organic sales +12% Y/Y, data?center sales ~$1.4B (?+70% Y/Y), backlog +22% and raised FY outlook — all bullish signals for sustained growth and margin expansion. Wesco International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Sell?side upgrades pushed upside expectations: KeyCorp raised its target to $415 (overweight) and RBC boosted its target to $411 (outperform), signaling analyst confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Investor coverage and commentary emphasize WESCO’s exposure to the data?center build cycle and industrial momentum, reinforcing the growth narrative that drove today’s buying. Wesco International Rides Data Center Wave Higher
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst write?ups and the earnings call transcript provide deeper detail (metrics, segment performance, slides). Useful for modeling and conviction, but largely confirm what drove the move rather than introduce new surprises. Zacks Q1 Analysis Earnings Call Presentation

Institutional Investors Weigh In On WESCO International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WCC. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its holdings in WESCO International by 166.0% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 133 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of WESCO International during the fourth quarter valued at about $56,000. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of WESCO International by 11.5% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 581 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $142,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in WESCO International in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $127,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in WESCO International by 95.6% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 753 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $139,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares in the last quarter. 93.75% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About WESCO International

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.