CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CDW has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Morgan Stanley , and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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CDW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
6

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CDW.

Consensus Price Target

$147.00
-3.53% Downside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CDW, the average price target is $147.00. The highest price target for CDW is $180.00, while the lowest price target for CDW is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.53% from the current price of $152.38.

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.

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CDW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/7/25 to 9/7/26	1 Month Ago 8/8/25 to 8/8/26	3 Months Ago 6/9/25 to 6/9/26	1 Year Ago 9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$147.00	$147.00	$140.63	$202.00
Forecasted Upside	-3.53% Downside	8.24% Upside	5.47% Upside	19.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.78	2.23	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.53% Downside	384.00% Upside	14.03% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/25/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
8/6/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Erik Woodring 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$170.00 ➝ $171.00	+20.77%
7/13/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Asiya Merchant 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$123.00 ➝ $145.00	+0.42%
5/27/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Outperform	$130.00	+19.72%
5/27/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$130.00	+19.72%
5/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Vogt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$162.00 ➝ $147.00	+32.50%
5/7/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$144.00 ➝ $123.00	+12.84%
5/6/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$150.00	+36.79%
1/20/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Amit Daryanani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$180.00	+42.08%
11/15/2024	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Harry Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$230.00	+27.23%
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Should I Buy CDW Stock? CDW Pros and Cons Explained

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CDW
Bull Case

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

CDW Co. recently agreed to acquire Lovelytics, a data and AI services firm, for approximately $525 million, a strategic move that expands the company's capabilities in data analytics and artificial intelligence consulting, positioning it to capture growing demand for AI transformation services among enterprise and public-sector customers.
The company reported strong second-quarter results on August 5, 2026, with earnings per share of $2.91, beating the consensus estimate of $2.80 by $0.11, and revenue of $6.57 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations of $6.21 billion and represented a 10.0% year-over-year increase, demonstrating robust operational performance and demand for its IT solutions.
CDW Co. maintains a consistent dividend policy, having recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share payable on September 10, 2026, which translates to an annualized yield of approximately 1.7% based on the current stock price of $152.38, providing a steady income stream for investors with a payout ratio of 30.29% that leaves room for future growth.
Analyst sentiment remains constructive with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $147.00, supported by recent upgrades from firms like Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, which reflect confidence in the company's ability to leverage its broad product portfolio and consultative sales capabilities in the evolving technology landscape.
Institutional interest in CDW Co. has been significant, with major investors such as BlackRock Inc. and Pzena Investment Management LLC establishing new stakes in the second quarter, and institutional investors collectively owning 93.15% of the company's stock, indicating strong confidence from professional money managers in the long-term value of the business.

CDW
Bear Case

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

The acquisition of Lovelytics for approximately $525 million introduces integration risk and increases capital commitment, requiring CDW Co. to successfully merge operations and deliver on revenue and earnings contributions, which could strain resources and distract management from core business operations if execution falls short of expectations.
CDW Co. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, indicating a relatively high level of leverage compared to its equity base, which could limit financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to economic downturns or rising interest rates, potentially impacting the company's ability to invest in growth initiatives or maintain its dividend.
Insider selling activity has been notable, with Elizabeth Connelly selling 26,695 shares on August 7, 2026, at an average price of $137.62, representing a 43.83% decrease in her ownership, which may signal a lack of confidence from company insiders in the stock's near-term upside potential or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
Short interest in CDW Co. has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 8,270,787 as of August 14, 2026, representing 6.67% of the float, suggesting that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which could lead to downward price pressure if the short position is not covered.
The current stock price of $152.38 is above the consensus price target of $147.00, implying that the stock may be overvalued relative to analyst expectations, and with a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.31, investors may face limited upside potential if the company fails to deliver earnings growth that justifies the current valuation.

CDW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CDW is $147.00, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CDW in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -3.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CDW's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

CDW has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CDW more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for CDW is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CDW compares to other companies.

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CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target