WESCO International (WCC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. Key services include integrated supply programs, vendor‐managed inventory, kitting and assembly, procurement outsourcing and freight management. These customized solutions are supported by digital platforms that enable real‐time ordering, inventory visibility and analytics to drive efficiency across customer operations.

Founded in 1922 as the Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, WESCO has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to enhance its product capabilities and extend its global reach. A notable milestone was the 2020 acquisition of Anixter International, which broadened WESCO’s presence in data communications, security and utility markets and created a more comprehensive distribution platform. Over the decades, the company has invested in technology, branch infrastructure and distribution centers to support evolving customer requirements in energy, construction, industrial and telecommunications sectors.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, WESCO serves customers in more than 50 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company operates a network of branches, distribution centers and e-commerce platforms to ensure timely delivery and local support. WESCO is led by President and Chief Executive Officer John J. Engel, Jr., whose leadership focuses on innovation, operational excellence and expanding the company’s global distribution footprint.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $346.85 to $355.55
• 50-Day Range: $250.34 to $350.39
• 52-Week Range: $156.35 to $355.56
• Volume: 483,460 shs
• Average Volume: 610,841 shs
• Market Capitalization: $17.05 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.90
• Dividend Yield: 0.57%
• Price Target: $321.38
• Consensus Rating: Buy

WESCO International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

WESCO International scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 94th out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

WESCO International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

WESCO International has a consensus price target of $321.38, representing about 8.3% downside from its current price of $350.39.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

WESCO International has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.10%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for WESCO International are expected to grow by 15.10% in the coming year, from $15.70 to $18.07 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of WESCO International is 24.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 42.17.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of WESCO International is 24.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 154.78.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

WESCO International has a PEG Ratio of 2.21. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

WESCO International has a P/B Ratio of 3.34. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.46% of the float of WESCO International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

WESCO International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.41, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in WESCO International has recently decreased by 0.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

WESCO International has a dividend yield of 0.58%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

WESCO International has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of WESCO International is 14.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, WESCO International will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.07% next year. This indicates that WESCO International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.73

News Sentiment

WESCO International has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for WESCO International this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for WCC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added WESCO International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, WESCO International insiders have sold 1,545.27% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $372,484.00 in company stock and sold $6,128,353.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.60% of the stock of WESCO International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.75% of the stock of WESCO International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WCC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WCC shares performed this year?

WESCO International's stock was trading at $244.57 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WCC stock has increased by 43.3% and is now trading at $350.3920.

How were WESCO International's earnings last quarter?

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 30th. The technology company reported $3.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.88 by $0.49. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 13.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does WESCO International have any subsidiaries?

WESCO International subsidiaries include Anixter International, Atlanta Electrical Distributors, Needham Electric Supply, Hill Country Electric Supply, Hi-Line Utility Supply, Hazmasters, LaPrairie, and others.

Who are WESCO International's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of WESCO International include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.86%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.83%), AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc (0.22%) and Strs Ohio (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Equity Investors Vii L Green, John Engel, David S Schulz, Nelson John Squires III, James Cameron, James Louis Singleton, William Clayton Geary, Akash Khurana, Christine Ann Wolf, Diane Lazzaris, Steven A Raymund, Hemant Porwal, Easwaran Sundaram and Matthew S Kulasa.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of WESCO International?

Shares of WCC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of WESCO International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that WESCO International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 3/31 Dividend: 3/13/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend: 3/13/2026
• Dividend Payable: 3/31/2026
• Last Earnings: 4/30/2026
• Today: 5/05/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PARTS DIST
• Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WCC
• CIK: 929008
• Web: www.wesco.com
• Phone: (412) 454-2200
• Fax: 412-454-2595
• Employees: 21,000
• Year Founded: 1922

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for WESCO International: $321.38
• High Price Target: $415.00
• Low Price Target: $235.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $14.07
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.32
• P/E Growth: 2.21
• Net Income: $640.20 million
• Net Margins: 2.79%
• Pretax Margin: 3.71%
• Return on Equity: 13.82%
• Return on Assets: 4.12%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.13
• Current Ratio: 2.12
• Quick Ratio: 1.22

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $23.51 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $17.53 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.99
• Book Value: $104.76 per share
• Price / Book: 3.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 48,660,000
• Free Float: 47,397,000
• Market Cap: $17.05 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.54