CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$188.10 +0.06 (+0.03%)

As of 05/20/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

CDW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
4

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CDW in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for CDW.

Consensus Price Target

$216.38
15.03% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CDW, the average price target is $216.38. The highest price target for CDW is $270.00, while the lowest price target for CDW is $175.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.03% from the current price of $188.10.

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CDW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$216.38	$217.38	$242.67	$247.50
Forecasted Upside	15.03% Upside	46.46% Upside	25.86% Upside	7.43% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CDW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CDW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CDW Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CDW	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.65	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.03% Upside	114.61% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CDW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/8/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$236.00 ➝ $210.00	+15.48%
5/8/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Asiya Merchant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$160.00 ➝ $180.00	-1.02%
5/8/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	George Wang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$223.00 ➝ $205.00	+12.77%
4/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$222.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.63%
2/6/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$193.00 ➝ $201.00	-2.49%
11/15/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$230.00	+27.23%
7/17/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	+9.35%
6/7/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Housum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$270.00	+21.73%
3/22/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $300.00	+17.55%
8/3/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+11.68%
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Should I Buy CDW Stock? CDW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CDW pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CDW
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CDW Co.:

The current stock price is around $181.42, which may be considered attractive for potential investors looking for growth opportunities in the IT sector.
CDW Co. has a solid dividend payout of $0.625 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.50, which offers a yield of 1.31%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors.
The company has authorized a stock buyback plan worth $750 million, indicating management's belief that the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
Institutional investors hold a significant 93.15% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence in CDW Co.'s future performance and stability.
Recent increases in holdings by hedge funds, such as Allworth Financial LP raising its stake by 39.7%, reflect positive sentiment and potential growth prospects for the company.

CDW
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CDW Co. for these reasons:

Insider selling activity, with a notable insider selling 40,917 shares, which represents a 22.02% decrease in their ownership, may raise concerns about the company's future outlook.
The company's payout ratio is currently at 30.98%, which, while sustainable, may limit the potential for future dividend increases.
Despite the stock buyback plan, the overall market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact CDW Co.'s performance negatively.
Only 0.84% of the stock is owned by company insiders, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholders regarding the company's direction.
Recent fluctuations in the stock price could signal volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors from committing to CDW Co.

CDW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CDW is $216.38, with a high forecast of $270.00 and a low forecast of $175.00.
: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CDW in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDW shares.
: According to analysts, CDW's stock has a predicted upside of 15.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: CDW has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CDW less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for CDW is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how CDW compares to other companies.

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CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target