Q1 EPS Estimate for WESCO International Reduced by Analyst

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for WESCO International in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the technology company will post earnings per share of $2.23 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.34. 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 2025 earnings at $3.39 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $3.70 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $3.71 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $13.03 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $3.36 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $4.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $4.49 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $3.81 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $15.69 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $18.75 EPS.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The technology company reported $3.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by ($0.07). WESCO International had a net margin of 3.29% and a return on equity of 13.63%.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on WCC. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on WESCO International from $212.00 to $213.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. KeyCorp lifted their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $225.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 9th. Stephens increased their target price on shares of WESCO International from $205.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 18th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on WESCO International from $225.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 6th. Finally, StockNews.com lowered WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $218.88.

WESCO International Stock Up 4.7 %

WESCO International stock opened at $171.38 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $185.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $182.40. The company has a market capitalization of $8.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.11, a PEG ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 2.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 2.20. WESCO International has a fifty-two week low of $143.06 and a fifty-two week high of $216.17.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be given a $0.4538 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This is a positive change from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. This represents a $1.82 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.06%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.85%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of WCC. Van ECK Associates Corp lifted its position in shares of WESCO International by 128.3% in the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 29,666 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $5,182,000 after acquiring an additional 16,673 shares in the last quarter. AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc lifted its holdings in WESCO International by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc now owns 186,081 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $31,258,000 after purchasing an additional 983 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 1.7% during the third quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,335 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $728,000 after buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC grew its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 341.8% during the third quarter. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC now owns 258,486 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $43,420,000 after buying an additional 199,975 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of WESCO International in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,160,000. 93.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About WESCO International

WESCO International, Inc provides business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS).