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

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 14.500-16.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 16.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $24.7 billion-$25.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $24.9 billion.

WESCO International Stock Down 8.4%

Shares of NYSE WCC traded down $25.23 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $276.47. 524,233 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 517,261. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $272.54 and its 200-day simple moving average is $242.21. The company has a market cap of $13.45 billion, a PE ratio of 21.84, a P/E/G ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 1.45. WESCO International has a twelve month low of $125.21 and a twelve month high of $319.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.20.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The technology company reported $3.40 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.82 by ($0.42). The company had revenue of $6.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.03 billion. WESCO International had a net margin of 2.81% and a return on equity of 13.12%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.16 earnings per share. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS. Research analysts predict that WESCO International will post 13.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

WESCO International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a $0.4538 dividend. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 12th. WESCO International’s payout ratio is presently 14.27%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WCC has been the topic of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wall Street Zen cut WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 17th. Barclays increased their price objective on WESCO International from $274.00 to $302.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WESCO International in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, KeyCorp lifted their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $300.00 to $304.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $266.00.

Key WESCO International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record sales, strong revenue growth and backlog expansion: WESCO reported record Q4 net sales of ~$6.1B (up ~10% YoY) and record full‑year net sales of ~$23.5B, with data center sales showing large double‑digit gains — evidence of demand strength across core end markets. Wesco International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raise and cash‑flow target: management announced an annual common dividend increase of over 10% to $2.00 and guided free cash flow of $500–$800M for FY2026, which supports shareholder returns and signals confidence in cash generation. Wesco International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership transition: WESCO announced CFO Dave Schulz will retire in May and Indraneel “Neel” Dev will succeed him as EVP & CFO — a planned, announced change that reduces surprise risk but bears watching for execution through the transition. WESCO International, Inc. Announces Upcoming Retirement of Dave Schulz, EVP and CFO, and Appointment of Indraneel Dev as EVP and CFO
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive thematic coverage: a recent analyst piece reiterated WESCO’s multi‑year growth attributes and secular tailwinds (distribution, data center exposure), supporting the longer‑term bull case. Wesco International (WCC) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS missed expectations: WESCO reported $3.40 EPS vs. the consensus ~$3.82, a shortfall that pressured the stock despite revenue strength. Wesco International (WCC) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guide comes in light of Street: management set FY2026 adjusted EPS at $14.50–$16.50 versus a consensus near $16.14, signaling more conservative profit expectations and contributing to downside pressure. Revenue guidance range roughly in line, but the EPS range is the main miss. Wesco International: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction: headlines highlight the profit shortfall outweighing solid revenue growth and report that shares slid after the print — consistent with intraday selling pressure. Wesco shares slide after Q4 profit shortfall eclipses solid revenue growth

Institutional Trading of WESCO International

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its stake in shares of WESCO International by 166.0% during 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. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in WESCO International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $127,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in WESCO International by 95.6% during 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 during the last quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL acquired a new position in WESCO International during the second quarter worth about $573,000. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 1.4% in the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 4,006 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $740,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.