Insider Selling: WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) CAO Sells $362,415.80 in Stock

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) CAO Matthew Kulasa sold 1,030 shares of WESCO International stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $351.86, for a total transaction of $362,415.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 3,146 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,106,951.56. This represents a 24.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

WESCO International Stock Up 1.4%

WCC opened at $355.92 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $290.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $275.69. WESCO International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $160.70 and a 52 week high of $368.90. The company has a market capitalization of $17.32 billion, a PE ratio of 25.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 1.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 2.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $3.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.88 by $0.49. The firm had revenue of $6.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.86 billion. WESCO International had a return on equity of 13.82% and a net margin of 2.79%.The business’s revenue was up 13.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period 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. Analysts forecast that WESCO International, Inc. will post 15.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th were paid 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, March 13th. This is a positive change from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 14.21%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WESCO International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of WCC. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in WESCO International by 95.6% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 753 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $139,000 after buying an additional 368 shares during the period. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL purchased a new position in WESCO International during the second quarter worth $573,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in WESCO International by 0.8% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 45,604 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $8,446,000 after buying an additional 365 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its position in WESCO International by 516.8% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 41,354 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $7,659,000 after acquiring an additional 34,649 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its position in WESCO International by 1.4% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 4,006 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $740,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WCC has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Stephens upped their price target on shares of WESCO International from $275.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $313.00 to $375.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $352.00 to $411.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $321.38.

Trending Headlines about WESCO International

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

• Positive Sentiment: WESCO’s latest results topped estimates, with EPS of $3.37 versus $2.88 expected and revenue of $6.08 billion versus $5.86 billion expected, while FY 2026 EPS guidance was raised to $15.00-$17.00. This supports the stock’s recent rally and suggests improving earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited stronger data-center demand and higher forward guidance, which investors appear to view as a durable growth driver for WESCO’s distribution business.
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts have raised price targets recently, adding credibility to the bullish outlook and helping offset concerns about valuation after the run-up.
• Neutral Sentiment: Stephens kept a Hold/Equal Weight view on WESCO International, even as it lifted its target, indicating some caution after the sharp move higher. Stephens Keeps Their Hold Rating on Wesco International (WCC)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold stock in recent days, including CEO John Engel and CFO David Schulz, which can pressure sentiment because it may look like executives are taking profits after the stock’s strong advance. CEO John Engel SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Additional insider selling from several EVPs, the CAO, and a director reinforced the impression of broad insider profit-taking, which may weigh on the stock near term. Example SEC Filing (Diane Lazzaris)

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.