Stock of the Day

August 12, 2022

WESCO International (WCC)

$327.69
+$0.98 (+0.3%)
Market Cap: $15.91B

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). The EES segment supplies products and supply chain solutions, including electrical equipment and supplies, automation and connected devices, security, lighting, wire and cable, and safety, as well as maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. This segment also offers contractor solutions, direct and indirect manufacturing supply chain optimization programs, lighting and renewables advisory services, and digital and automation solutions. The CSS segment operates in the network infrastructure and security markets. This segment sells products directly to end-users or through various channels, including data communications contractors, security, network, professional audio/visual, and systems integrators. It also provides safety and energy management solutions. The UBS segment offers products and services to investor-owned utilities; public power companies; and service and wireless providers, broadband operators, and contractors. This segment's products include wire and cables, transformers, transmission and distribution hardware, switches, protective devices, connectors, conduits, pole line hardware, racks, cabinets, safety and MRO products, and point-to-point wireless devices. This segment also offers various service solutions, including fiber project management, high and medium voltage project design and support, pre-wired meters and capacitor banks, meter testing and metering infrastructure installation, personal protective equipment dielectric testing, and tool repair, as well as emergency response, storage yard, materials, and logistics management. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Today's Trend

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC) is getting mixed analyst attention, but the overall tone is slightly supportive for the stock. Zacks Research raised near-term estimates for some periods, including FY2026 and Q1 2027, while also lifting FY2028 forecasts. However, it trimmed several other forecasts, including Q2 2026, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, FY2027, and Q4 2027, which suggests analysts are somewhat more cautious about parts of the earnings trajectory.

  • Zacks Research increased WESCO International’s FY2026 EPS estimate to $15.69 from $15.46, indicating improved expectations for the current year.
  • The firm also raised its Q1 2027 EPS estimate to $3.87 from $3.84 and its FY2028 estimate to $20.37 from $20.22, pointing to stronger longer-term earnings potential.
  • Zacks updated multiple other forward estimates for WESCO International, including Q3 2026 at $4.40, Q4 2026 at $4.01, FY2027 at $17.63, and Q4 2027 at $4.60, reflecting a mixed outlook rather than a clear upgrade or downgrade.
  • Several estimates were cut, including Q2 2026 EPS to $3.91 from $4.02, Q2 2027 to $4.49 from $4.61, Q3 2027 to $4.68 from $4.71, and FY2027 to $17.63 from $17.88, which may pressure sentiment around near-term growth.

Overall, WESCO International (WCC) appears to be moving on a blend of higher long-term expectations and some near-term estimate reductions. That combination can keep the stock supported, but the cuts in several upcoming quarters may temper enthusiasm.

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