WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) Short Interest Update

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,433,499 shares, a decline of 23.7% from the January 29th total of 1,878,147 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 994,149 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days. Approximately 3.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Approximately 3.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 994,149 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days.

WESCO International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:WCC traded down $7.50 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $288.34. 772,457 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 718,610. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.45. WESCO International has a 12 month low of $125.21 and a 12 month high of $319.67. The company has a 50 day moving average of $283.47 and a 200-day moving average of $252.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 2.20 and a quick ratio of 1.27.

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

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This is a boost from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio is 13.94%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WCC has been the topic of several analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on WESCO International from $316.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of WESCO International from $302.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. KeyCorp set a $340.00 target price on shares of WESCO International in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WESCO International in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $276.00.

Key Stories Impacting WESCO International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised WESCO’s FY2026 EPS to $15.46 (from $15.37) and increased some mid‑cycle quarterly estimates (Q3 2026 to $4.34 and Q2 2027 to $4.61), implying stronger earnings later in the fiscal year and into FY2027. Those upward revisions support a higher medium‑term earnings trajectory for WCC and could be positive for valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks issued a long‑range FY2028 projection of $20.22 EPS — a positive signal for long‑term growth assumptions but distant and less likely to drive immediate share moves.
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate market piece noted dividend‑hiking stocks in a volatile market; WESCO was not a focal point of that article but investors rotating into steady‑payers could affect relative demand across industrial distributors. 4 Dividend Stocks Boost Payouts
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several near‑term estimates that matter for the next few quarters: Q1 2026 EPS was reduced materially from $3.13 to $2.92, and Q1 2027 was cut from $4.10 to $3.84. These downward revisions raise short‑term execution concerns and are likely a primary driver of today’s weakness in WCC.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also trimmed FY2027 consensus (to $17.88 from $18.26) and lowered Q4 2027 and some late‑quarter estimates (Q4 2027 from $4.87 to $4.71). These cuts temper expectations for FY2027 and further contribute to negative near‑term sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Minor downward tweaks (Q4 2026 from $4.19 to $4.18) and a set of mixed, offsetting adjustments leave the overall near‑term picture uneven — but the larger near‑term cuts outweigh the raises in investors’ view today.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Diane Lazzaris sold 17,294 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.00, for a total transaction of $5,274,670.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 29,065 shares in the company, valued at $8,864,825. This trade represents a 37.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 20,114 shares of company stock valued at $6,128,353. Corporate insiders own 3.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of WCC. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 92.7% during the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 106 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its holdings in WESCO International by 166.0% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 133 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its position in WESCO International by 788.2% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 151 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares during the period. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in WESCO International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in WESCO International during the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. 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.