WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Price Target Raised to $313.00 at Barclays

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) had its price target raised by Barclays from $302.00 to $313.00 in a research report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the technology company’s stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of WESCO International from $316.00 to $335.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WESCO International in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, KeyCorp set a $340.00 target price on WESCO International in a report on Wednesday. One 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 MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $276.00.

WESCO International Stock Performance

Shares of WCC opened at $296.02 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $14.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.45. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $274.05 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $243.50. WESCO International has a 12 month low of $125.21 and a 12 month high of $319.67. The company has a current ratio of 2.20, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The technology company reported $3.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.82 by ($0.42). WESCO International had a net margin of 2.72% and a return on equity of 13.00%. The business had revenue of $6.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.03 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.16 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that WESCO International will post 13.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

WESCO International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were given a dividend of $0.4538 per share. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 12th. WESCO International’s payout ratio is presently 13.94%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WESCO International

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WCC. Greenleaf Trust increased its stake in shares of WESCO International by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. Greenleaf Trust now owns 2,646 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $647,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of WESCO International by 92.7% during the 4th quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 106 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in WESCO International by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 4,006 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $740,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in WESCO International by 11.5% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 581 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $142,000 after buying an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in WESCO International by 6.3% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,340 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $283,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

WESCO International News Roundup

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

WESCO International Company Profile

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.