Royal Bank Of Canada Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Stock

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) had its target price hoisted by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $316.00 to $335.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the technology company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective points to a potential upside of 13.17% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on WCC. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $274.00 to $302.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. KeyCorp increased their target price on shares of WESCO International from $300.00 to $304.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WESCO International in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One investment 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. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $276.00.

WESCO International Price Performance

Shares of WCC opened at $296.02 on Wednesday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $274.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $243.50. The company has a market capitalization of $14.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.45. WESCO International has a fifty-two week low of $125.21 and a fifty-two week high of $319.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a current ratio of 2.20.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The technology company reported $3.40 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 return on equity of 13.00% and a net margin of 2.72%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.16 EPS. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS. Research analysts predict that WESCO International will post 13.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WESCO International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in WCC. SG Americas Securities LLC grew its position in shares of WESCO International by 172.5% in the third quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 10,742 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,272,000 after purchasing an additional 6,800 shares in the last quarter. Regency Capital Management Inc. DE purchased a new position in WESCO International during the third quarter worth approximately $3,215,000. Norman Fields Gottscho Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in WESCO International by 112.7% during the third quarter. Norman Fields Gottscho Capital Management LLC now owns 13,785 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $2,916,000 after buying an additional 7,303 shares during the last quarter. Third Avenue Management LLC grew its holdings in WESCO International by 35.6% in the 2nd quarter. Third Avenue Management LLC now owns 20,093 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $3,721,000 after buying an additional 5,271 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in WESCO International in the 3rd quarter valued at $1,923,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

More WESCO International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted targets and ratings — Barclays raised its price target to $313 and kept an “overweight” rating, implying upside from current levels. Barclays raises WCC target
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its target to $335 and maintains an “outperform” rating, signaling bullish analyst sentiment that could support the stock. RBC raises WCC target
• Positive Sentiment: WESCO reported record 2025 results and raised its dividend — reinforces cash generation and shareholder return profile. Record 2025 results and dividend raise
• Positive Sentiment: Company set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $14.50–$16.50 and provided an upbeat outlook for revenues, margins and cash flow — management guidance exceeds current street estimates, which is constructive for forward earnings expectations. Zacks on guidance and outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO transition announced with a new appointment — succession clarity is provided but any transition can create short‑term uncertainty until the new CFO is established. CFO transition announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighting WESCO as a potential momentum pick — may attract growth/momentum buyers but does not change fundamentals by itself. Momentum thesis article
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed expectations (reported $3.40 vs. est. $3.82) — the earnings miss triggered an immediate negative market reaction despite revenue growth, pressuring the stock. Earnings miss and share reaction
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction coverage frames the quarter as “mixed” (earnings miss vs. record results and leadership change), amplifying selling pressure in the short term. Yahoo on mixed results and decline

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.