WESCO International, Inc distributes electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) and original equipment manufacturers products and construction materials in North America and internationally. The company sells general supplies, such as wiring devices, fuses, terminals, connectors, boxes, enclosures, fittings, lugs, terminations, wraps, splicing and marking equipment, tools and testers, safety, personal protection, sealants, cutting tools, adhesives, consumables, fasteners, janitorial, and other MRO supplies.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electrical apparatus & equipment
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone412-454-2200
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$8.18 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees9,100
Next Earnings Date1/30/2020 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is WESCO International's stock symbol?
WESCO International trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WCC."
How will WESCO International's stock buyback program work?
WESCO International declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, December 13th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $300,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were WESCO International's earnings last quarter?
WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) released its earnings results on Thursday, October, 31st. The technology company reported $1.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.08. The technology company had revenue of $2.15 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.15 billion. WESCO International had a return on equity of 10.57% and a net margin of 2.76%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.41 EPS. View WESCO International's Earnings History.
When is WESCO International's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WCC?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for WESCO International's shares. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $65.00. On average, they anticipate WESCO International's stock price to reach $55.14 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.1%. View Analyst Price Targets for WESCO International.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WESCO International?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WESCO International in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for WESCO International.
Has WESCO International been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about WCC stock have been trending very negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. WESCO International earned a news sentiment score of -3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the technology company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term. View News Stories for WESCO International.
Are investors shorting WESCO International?
WESCO International saw a drop in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totalling 756,300 shares, a drop of 20.9% from the October 31st total of 956,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 407,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.9 days. Approximately 1.8% of the shares of the company are sold short. View WESCO International's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of WESCO International's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WESCO International include Fastenal (FAST), W W Grainger (GWW), United Rentals (URI), Watsco (WSO), Air Lease (AL), MSC Industrial Direct (MSM), GATX (GATX), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Aircastle (AYR), Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), Kaman (KAMN), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), H&E Equipment Services (HEES), MRC Global (MRC) and DXP Enterprises (DXPE).
What other stocks do shareholders of WESCO International own?
Who are WESCO International's key executives?
WESCO International's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John J. Engel, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 57)
- Mr. David S. Schulz, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Robert Minicozzi, VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 57)
- Ms. Diane E. Lazzaris, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 52)
- Ms. Christine A. Wolf, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 58)
Who are WESCO International's major shareholders?
WESCO International's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (3.08%), Polaris Capital Management LLC (2.00%), Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.62%), Foundry Partners LLC (0.51%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.48%) and Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. (0.35%). Company insiders that own WESCO International stock include Christine Ann Wolf, James Louis Singleton, John K Morgan, Lynn M Utter and Sandra Beach Lin. View Institutional Ownership Trends for WESCO International.
Which institutional investors are selling WESCO International stock?
WCC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Tocqueville Asset Management L.P., Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC, Systematic Financial Management LP, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, California State Teachers Retirement System, HGK Asset Management Inc. and Selway Asset Management. Company insiders that have sold WESCO International company stock in the last year include James Louis Singleton, John K Morgan and Lynn M Utter. View Insider Buying and Selling for WESCO International.
Which institutional investors are buying WESCO International stock?
WCC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Foundry Partners LLC, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, Polaris Capital Management LLC, Hartford Investment Management Co., California Public Employees Retirement System, SG Americas Securities LLC and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio. View Insider Buying and Selling for WESCO International.
How do I buy shares of WESCO International?
Shares of WCC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is WESCO International's stock price today?
One share of WCC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $55.21.
How big of a company is WESCO International?
WESCO International has a market capitalization of $2.31 billion and generates $8.18 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $227.34 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.82 on an earnings per share basis. WESCO International employs 9,100 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About WESCO International.
What is WESCO International's official website?
How can I contact WESCO International?
WESCO International's mailing address is 225 WEST STATION SQUARE DRIVE STE 700, PITTSBURGH PA, 15219. The technology company can be reached via phone at 412-454-2200 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for WESCO International (NYSE WCC)
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