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 Date11/7/2019 (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 announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, December 13th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback $300,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were WESCO International's earnings last quarter?
WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The technology company reported $1.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $0.01. The technology company earned $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.17 billion. WESCO International had a net margin of 2.82% and a return on equity of 10.63%. The company's revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.22 EPS. View WESCO International's Earnings History.
When is WESCO International's next earnings date?
What guidance has WESCO International issued on next quarter's earnings?
WESCO International issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.00-5.60 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $5.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.26-8.5 billion (+1-4%), compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.49 billion.
What price target have analysts set for WCC?
9 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for WESCO International's shares. Their forecasts range from $54.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect WESCO International's share price to reach $59.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for WESCO International.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WESCO International?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WESCO International in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 4 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?
Media stories about WCC stock have been trending negative on Tuesday, InfoTrie reports. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. WESCO International earned a coverage optimism score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the technology company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for WESCO International.
Are investors shorting WESCO International?
WESCO International saw a drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,242,400 shares, a drop of 30.5% from the July 31st total of 1,786,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 554,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. Currently, 3.0% of the company's shares are short sold. 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 Universal Display (OLED), 58.com (WUBA), Dropbox (DBX), Coupa Software (COUP), Sensata Technologies (ST), ON Semiconductor (ON), Zendesk (ZEN), Delivery Hero (DHER), ROHM CO LTD/ADR (ROHCY), Ubiquiti (UI), Zayo Group (ZAYO), Afterpay Touch Group (APT), NEC (NIPNF), Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT) and NITTO DENKO COR/ADR (NDEKY).
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 a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Polaris Capital Management LLC (1.73%), Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (1.22%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.72%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.62%), Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (0.60%) and Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.44%). 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 major investors are selling WESCO International stock?
WCC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Panagora Asset Management Inc., BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Impax Asset Management Group plc, First Quadrant L P CA, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH and Systematic Financial Management LP. 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 major investors are buying WESCO International stock?
WCC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Foundry Partners LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Paloma Partners Management Co, Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC, Golden Gate Private Equity Inc., Delphi Management Inc. MA and UBS Asset Management Americas Inc.. 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 $48.09.
How big of a company is WESCO International?
WESCO International has a market capitalization of $2.04 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]
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