Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for WCC Earnings

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of WESCO International in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 2nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the technology company will post earnings per share of $2.92 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $3.13. The consensus estimate for WESCO International’s current full-year earnings is $13.30 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for WESCO International’s Q2 2026 earnings at $4.02 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $4.34 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $4.18 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $15.46 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.84 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.61 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $4.71 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $4.71 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $17.88 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $20.22 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. KeyCorp set a $340.00 target price on WESCO International in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective 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. Wall Street Zen cut WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on WESCO International from $316.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on WESCO International from $302.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One equities 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $276.00.

WESCO International Stock Performance

Shares of WCC stock opened at $288.34 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 2.20 and a quick ratio of 1.27. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $283.47 and a 200 day simple moving average of $252.06. WESCO International has a 12-month low of $125.21 and a 12-month high of $319.67.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last posted 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 company had revenue of $6.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.03 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $3.16 earnings per share. WESCO International’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. River Road Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in WESCO International by 56.0% in the second quarter. River Road Asset Management LLC now owns 605,918 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $112,216,000 after purchasing an additional 217,417 shares during the period. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC boosted its position in shares of WESCO International by 19.5% during the third quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 686,630 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $145,222,000 after buying an additional 111,930 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado raised its position in WESCO International by 1,674.7% in the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado now owns 88,645 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $21,686,000 after purchasing an additional 83,650 shares in the last quarter. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. raised its stake in WESCO International by 74.8% in the fourth quarter. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. now owns 186,012 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $45,506,000 after buying an additional 79,612 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Davis Selected Advisers boosted its stake in WESCO International by 24.6% in the fourth quarter. Davis Selected Advisers now owns 364,502 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $89,172,000 after acquiring an additional 71,932 shares in the last quarter. 93.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Diane Lazzaris sold 17,294 shares of WESCO International stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.00, for a total value of $5,274,670.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 29,065 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,864,825. This trade represents a 37.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders have sold a total of 20,114 shares of company stock worth $6,128,353 in the last three months. 3.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This is a positive change from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 13.94%.

More WESCO International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised WESCO’s FY2026 EPS to $15.46 (from $15.37) and increased some mid‑cycle quarterly estimates (Q3 2026 to $4.34 and Q2 2027 to $4.61), implying stronger earnings later in the fiscal year and into FY2027. Those upward revisions support a higher medium‑term earnings trajectory for WCC and could be positive for valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks issued a long‑range FY2028 projection of $20.22 EPS — a positive signal for long‑term growth assumptions but distant and less likely to drive immediate share moves.
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate market piece noted dividend‑hiking stocks in a volatile market; WESCO was not a focal point of that article but investors rotating into steady‑payers could affect relative demand across industrial distributors. 4 Dividend Stocks Boost Payouts
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several near‑term estimates that matter for the next few quarters: Q1 2026 EPS was reduced materially from $3.13 to $2.92, and Q1 2027 was cut from $4.10 to $3.84. These downward revisions raise short‑term execution concerns and are likely a primary driver of today’s weakness in WCC.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also trimmed FY2027 consensus (to $17.88 from $18.26) and lowered Q4 2027 and some late‑quarter estimates (Q4 2027 from $4.87 to $4.71). These cuts temper expectations for FY2027 and further contribute to negative near‑term sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Minor downward tweaks (Q4 2026 from $4.19 to $4.18) and a set of mixed, offsetting adjustments leave the overall near‑term picture uneven — but the larger near‑term cuts outweigh the raises in investors’ view today.

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.