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

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 16.000-17.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 16.050. The company issued revenue guidance of $25.9 billion-$26.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $25.4 billion.

WESCO International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE WCC opened at $344.43 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.54. WESCO International has a 52 week low of $197.96 and a 52 week high of $377.90. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $343.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $314.36. 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 released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The technology company reported $4.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.98 by $0.59. WESCO International had a net margin of 2.79% and a return on equity of 13.82%. The company had revenue of $6.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.44 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.83 EPS. WESCO International’s quarterly revenue was up 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 16.000-17.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that WESCO International will post 15.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

WESCO International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th were paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 12th. 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 14.21%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. DA Davidson started coverage on shares of WESCO International in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $440.00 price target on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, July 12th. KeyCorp upped their price objective on WESCO International from $340.00 to $415.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Barclays increased their price objective on WESCO International from $313.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Stephens raised WESCO International from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the company from $350.00 to $400.00 in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and nine have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, WESCO International currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $341.22.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Hemant Porwal sold 4,445 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $363.21, for a total value of $1,614,468.45. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 16,618 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,035,823.78. The trade was a 21.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Akash Khurana sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.13, for a total value of $1,436,520.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 30,775 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,052,225.75. This trade represents a 11.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 144,486 shares of company stock valued at $51,846,641. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting WESCO International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. WESCO reported revenue of approximately $6.67 billion, up 13% year over year and above the roughly $6.44 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $4.57, versus expectations near $3.98 and $3.83 a year earlier. WESCO International Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center momentum and backlog provide stronger demand visibility. Data-center sales rose approximately 45% to $1.5 billion, while total company backlog increased about 60% year over year. Management also highlighted a significant multiyear grid-services award from a hyperscale data-center customer, supporting expectations for sustained infrastructure-related growth. WESCO International beats second-quarter expectations as data center business accelerates
• Positive Sentiment: WESCO raised its FY 2026 outlook. The company now expects adjusted EPS of $16.00-$17.50 and revenue of $25.9-$26.3 billion, with the revenue range above the approximately $25.4 billion analyst consensus. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 7.3%, up 60 basis points year over year. Wesco International Raises Outlook After Record Q2 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management pointed to the Newark Engineering acquisition as a way to expand cooling and lifecycle capabilities, potentially strengthening WESCO’s position in data-center infrastructure. However, the stock trades at approximately 24.5 times earnings and near its 52-week high, leaving less room for execution disappointments.
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity has been heavily weighted toward selling, including transactions by senior executives. One executive purchased shares, but the broader pattern could temper enthusiasm or raise concerns about valuation after the recent rally. Wesco International rallies on record Q2 results and a higher 2026 outlook

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WCC. Azimuth Capital Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WESCO International in the 4th quarter valued at $17,545,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its holdings 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 during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in WESCO International by 6.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 324,068 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $68,541,000 after buying an additional 19,056 shares during the last quarter. Pinebridge Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of WESCO International during the 4th quarter worth about $3,964,000. Finally, Informed Momentum Co LLC purchased a new position in shares of WESCO International in the 4th quarter valued at about $3,686,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

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.