Q3 EPS Forecast for WESCO International Increased by Analyst

WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of WESCO International in a report issued on Thursday, August 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the technology company will post earnings per share of $4.45 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $4.40. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for WESCO International’s current full-year earnings is $16.82 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for WESCO International’s Q4 2026 earnings at $4.11 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $16.50 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.92 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.61 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.03 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.03 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $18.58 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $4.81 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $5.36 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $21.24 EPS.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on WCC. Stephens raised WESCO International from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $350.00 to $400.00 in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on WESCO International from $421.00 to $430.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. KeyCorp boosted their price objective on shares of WESCO International from $340.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen cut shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on shares of WESCO International from $376.00 to $390.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and eight have assigned a Buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $374.29.

WESCO International Stock Performance

Shares of WCC stock opened at $337.43 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $343.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $322.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 2.09. The stock has a market cap of $16.44 billion, a PE ratio of 23.32, a P/E/G ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.54. WESCO International has a 1 year low of $203.40 and a 1 year high of $385.37.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The technology company reported $4.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.98 by $0.59. WESCO International had a return on equity of 14.95% and a net margin of 2.84%.The business had revenue of $6.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.44 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.83 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 13.0% compared to the same quarter last year. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 16.000-17.500 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WESCO International during the 2nd quarter worth about $281,000. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group raised its position in shares of WESCO International by 5.5% in the second quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 4,055 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,401,000 after buying an additional 211 shares during the last quarter. BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC acquired a new position in shares of WESCO International in the second quarter valued at approximately $333,000. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of WESCO International during the second quarter valued at approximately $686,000. Finally, Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of WESCO International during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,243,000. 93.75% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Laura K. Thompson sold 270 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.45, for a total transaction of $99,481.50. Following the sale, the director owned 10,720 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,949,784. This trade represents a 2.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Daniel J. Castillo acquired 960 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The shares were bought at an average price of $365.89 per share, with a total value of $351,254.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 16,305 shares in the company, valued at $5,965,836.45. This represents a 6.26% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 2.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

WESCO International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 12th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.82%.

Key Headlines Impacting WESCO International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its rating outlook and EPS forecasts. The firm maintained a “Strong Buy” rating and increased its FY2026 EPS estimate to $16.50 from $15.69, FY2027 to $18.58 from $17.63, and FY2028 to $21.24 from $20.37. Quarterly estimates were also lifted, including Q3 2026 to $4.45, Q4 2026 to $4.11, Q2 2027 to $4.61, Q3 2027 to $5.03, Q4 2027 to $5.03, Q1 2028 to $4.81 and Q2 2028 to $5.36. The revisions signal improving confidence in WESCO’s earnings trajectory. Zacks Strong Buy value stocks list
• Positive Sentiment: The latest forecast increases build on WESCO’s recent quarterly performance. The company reported $4.57 in EPS, exceeding estimates by $0.59, while revenue rose 13% year over year to $6.67 billion, above consensus. Management’s FY2026 guidance remains $16.00-$17.50 per share, compared with the broader analyst consensus of $16.82.
• Neutral Sentiment: WESCO’s shares remain near their 52-week high, with a market capitalization of roughly $16.4 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio above 23. The valuation reflects considerable optimism, which may limit the impact of further estimate increases if execution or industrial demand weakens.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Akash Khurana sold 3,400 shares for approximately $1.25 million at an average price of $366.78, reducing his ownership by 11.04%. Insider selling does not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals, but it can weigh modestly on sentiment. WESCO International insider sale

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.