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

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 14.500-16.500 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 16.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $24.7 billion-$25.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $24.9 billion.

WESCO International Stock Performance

NYSE WCC opened at $301.94 on Thursday. WESCO International has a 52-week low of $125.21 and a 52-week high of $319.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 2.20 and a quick ratio of 1.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.12, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 1.45. The company’s fifty day moving average is $273.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $243.13.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The technology company reported $3.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.82 by ($0.42). The business had revenue of $6.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.03 billion. WESCO International had a return on equity of 13.00% and a net margin of 2.72%.WESCO International’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.16 earnings per share. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that WESCO International will post 13.3 EPS for the current year.

WESCO International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a dividend of $0.4538 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 12th. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.86%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on WCC shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays lifted their price objective on WESCO International from $274.00 to $302.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. KeyCorp set a $340.00 price objective on shares of WESCO International in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of WESCO International from $316.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, WESCO International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $274.63.

Key WESCO International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record 2025 results, stronger backlog and major data‑center growth (full-year sales $23.5B; data center sales +~50% YoY) plus an announced annual dividend increase to $2.00 per share — these items support cash return and growth credibility. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $335 and kept an “Outperform” rating, providing a fresh broker catalyst and signaling confidence in WESCO’s multi-year growth thesis. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated an upbeat 2026 outlook for revenue growth, margins and free cash flow (EPS guidance $14.50–$16.50; revenue guidance ~$24.7–$25.4B) and highlighted record backlog — supportive for medium‑term earnings and cash conversion. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned CFO succession: long‑time CFO Dave Schulz expects to retire in May; Indraneel “Neel” Dev named EVP & CFO — a planned transition that reduces execution risk relative to an unplanned departure. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call/transcript and slide deck are available for investors who want detail on segment trends, margins and working capital assumptions. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed expectations ($3.40 actual vs. $3.82 consensus), which previously pressured the stock and highlights near‑term margin or tax/one‑time items that weighed on EPS despite revenue growth. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Company EPS guidance midpoint is slightly below the consensus estimate (management: $14.50–$16.50 vs. consensus ≈ $16.14), leaving some near‑term upside to be proven by execution on margins and free cash flow. Article Title

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WCC. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 6.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 324,068 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $68,541,000 after purchasing an additional 19,056 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its holdings in WESCO International by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 83,734 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $17,710,000 after buying an additional 777 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in WESCO International by 1.1% in the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 46,127 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $9,756,000 after buying an additional 523 shares in the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in WESCO International by 516.8% in the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 41,354 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $7,659,000 after buying an additional 34,649 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 1.4% in the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 4,006 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $740,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. 93.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.