WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) Stock Has Average Price Target of $402.83

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eight brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $405.33.

Several analysts recently weighed in on WCC shares. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of WESCO International from $435.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Zacks Research cut shares of WESCO International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 19th. Wall Street Zen raised WESCO International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, October 24th. Barclays upped their price objective on WESCO International from $390.00 to $437.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Finally, Stephens upgraded WESCO International from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $350.00 to $400.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 14th.

Insider Buying and Selling at WESCO International

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of WCC. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 63.1% during the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 5,790 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,841,000 after buying an additional 2,239 shares during the last quarter. AIA Group Ltd increased its position in WESCO International by 12.5% in the 3rd quarter. AIA Group Ltd now owns 13,500 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $4,854,000 after acquiring an additional 1,500 shares during the period. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in WESCO International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $94,000. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund raised its stake in WESCO International by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 10,095 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $3,630,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. raised its stake in WESCO International by 33.0% during the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 4,060 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,460,000 after acquiring an additional 1,007 shares during the last quarter. 93.75% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

WESCO International Trading Down 6.3%

Shares of WCC stock opened at $343.48 on Tuesday. WESCO International has a fifty-two week low of $240.55 and a fifty-two week high of $388.64. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $350.61 and a 200 day moving average price of $327.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 2.01.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The technology company reported $5.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.69 by $1.08. WESCO International had a net margin of 3.04% and a return on equity of 16.27%. The company had revenue of $7.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $3.92 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that WESCO International will post 18.25 EPS for the current fiscal year.

WESCO International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th were issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 11th. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio is 12.41%.

WESCO International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: RBC raised its price target to $450 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, implying approximately 31% upside from the referenced price. The higher target reflects increased confidence in WESCO’s earnings and growth prospects.
• Positive Sentiment: WESCO posted record third-quarter results. Revenue rose 16.6% year over year to $7.23 billion, while adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $5.77, well above the $4.69 consensus estimate. Reported diluted EPS was $5.43, compared with $3.92 a year earlier. WESCO International Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center demand was a major growth driver. Data-center sales increased approximately 55% to $1.8 billion, while total backlog expanded about 80% year over year. This supports expectations for continued demand tied to data-center infrastructure and related supply-chain spending. Wesco International Tops Q3 2026 Estimates on Data Center Surge
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability and cash generation improved. Operating margin increased to 6.2%, adjusted EBITDA margin reached 7.8%, operating cash flow was $194 million, and financial leverage declined to 2.8 times from 3.4 times at 2025 year-end.
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised full-year 2026 earnings guidance and issued fourth-quarter guidance, citing record sales, profitability and backlog. The improved outlook reinforces the company’s positive operating momentum. Wesco Raises 2026 Guidance

About WESCO International

WESCO International, Inc is a business-to-business provider of electrical, communications, security, and supply chain solutions. The company distributes products used in electrical and electronic systems, including wire and cable, lighting, circuit protection, automation and control equipment, data communications infrastructure, security products, and other electrical and industrial supplies.

WESCO serves a broad range of customers, including electrical and data communications contractors, industrial companies, original equipment manufacturers, utilities, commercial and institutional businesses, government entities, and telecommunications providers.