WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 15.000-17.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 15.640. The company issued revenue guidance of $24.8 billion-$25.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $25.2 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have weighed in on WCC. KeyCorp upped their price target on shares of WESCO International from $340.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Barclays increased their price target on WESCO International from $302.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings cut WESCO International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on WESCO International from $352.00 to $411.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $294.88.

WESCO International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:WCC traded up $3.58 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $352.70. 466,846 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 593,723. The stock has a market cap of $17.16 billion, a PE ratio of 27.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.44. The business’s fifty day moving average is $287.21 and its two-hundred day moving average is $271.99. WESCO International has a one year low of $156.28 and a one year high of $355.56. The company has a current ratio of 2.20, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The technology company reported $3.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.88 by $0.49. The company had revenue of $6.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.86 billion. WESCO International had a net margin of 2.72% and a return on equity of 13.00%. WESCO International’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.21 EPS. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 15.000-17.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that WESCO International will post 15.55 earnings per share for the current year.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th were issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is a positive change from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th. WESCO International’s payout ratio is presently 15.31%.

Insider Transactions at WESCO International

In related news, EVP Diane Lazzaris sold 2,747 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $302.61, for a total transaction of $831,269.67. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 28,865 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,734,837.65. This represents a 8.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Daniel J. Castillo purchased 1,400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $266.06 per share, with a total value of $372,484.00. Following the acquisition, the executive vice president directly owned 15,300 shares in the company, valued at $4,070,718. This represents a 10.07% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 20,114 shares of company stock worth $6,128,353 over the last quarter. 3.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about WESCO International

Here are the key news stories impacting WESCO International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat and strong operating metrics — WESCO reported adjusted EPS of $3.37 vs. $2.88 consensus and revenue of $6.08B (up ~14% YoY). The company also posted record backlog, higher margins and strong operating/free cash flow. Wesco International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 outlook — WESCO set FY26 EPS guidance of $15.00–$17.00 and revenue guidance roughly $24.8B–$25.6B, signaling management confidence after the strong start to the year. Earnings Presentation / Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center exposure is a growth driver — Data center sales jumped to about $1.4B (~+70% YoY), a key reason analysts are lifting their outlooks. Wesco International Rides Data Center Wave Higher
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target increases — KeyCorp raised its PT to $415 (overweight) and RBC raised its PT to $411 (outperform), both implying ~16–18% upside and reinforcing buy-side momentum. KeyCorp & RBC PT Raises (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and recaps — Multiple outlets summarized the beat and call (WTOP, Kalkine, MSN, AAII, Zacks, Seeking Alpha); useful for details but largely reiterative of PR and the call. Wesco International: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials available — Slides, call transcript and analyst recaps provide detail for modeling (margins, segment trends, backlog cadence). Useful for investors digging into forward assumptions. Q1 Results — Slides & Call

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WESCO International

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WCC. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 166.0% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 133 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of WESCO International in the 4th quarter valued at about $56,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in WESCO International in the third quarter worth about $127,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in WESCO International by 95.6% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 753 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $139,000 after acquiring an additional 368 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in WESCO International by 11.5% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 581 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $142,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

About WESCO International

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.