Wesco International

WCC · NYSE

$341.63−$0.35 (−0.10%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Prev close $341.98

WCC analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 7 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy7
Hold0
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 12 analysts

Average $410.70 (+20.2% upside)

Low: $275.84
Now: $341.63
High: $462.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

WCC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
RBC Capital	Oct 14, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$430.00 → $435.00	43%
Barclays	Oct 12, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$390.00 → $437.00	62%
Barclays	Aug 3, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$376.00 → $390.00	62%
RBC Capital	Jul 31, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$421.00 → $430.00	57%
RBC Capital	Jul 16, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$411.00 → $421.00	57%
Stephens & Co.	Jul 14, 2026	Upgrade	Equal-Weight → Overweight	$350.00 → $400.00	72%
DA Davidson	Jun 16, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$440.00	65%
Barclays	May 4, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$313.00 → $375.00	62%
Stephens & Co.	May 4, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$275.00 → $350.00	72%
RBC Capital	May 1, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$352.00 → $411.00	57%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Bull case

WESCO International is well positioned to benefit from a powerful mix of secular and cyclical tailwinds, led by the data center buildout, a rebounding industrial cycle, and rising power generation demand tied to electrification and EV infrastructure. Data center sales now represent roughly 20% of total company sales on a TTM basis, have risen to more than ~$1.2B per quarter, and increased +70% y/y in 1Q26 while CSS backlog grew +40% y/y, supporting continued upside in earnings and estimates. The Anixter acquisition broadened scale and capabilities, and with ~74% of sales in the United States and a fragmented electrical distribution market, WESCO’s leadership position and margin leverage support a constructive fundamental view.

Bear case

WESCO International is viewed negatively because its earnings are exposed to a cyclical industrial backdrop, with slower North American demand and any economic downturn likely to pressure revenue, margins, and cash flow. The company also faces elevated execution risk from acquisitions, ERP transition, and a highly competitive market, while high financial leverage and debt service commitments could constrain flexibility and amplify downside in weaker periods. Although 4Q25 showed solid growth in EES and CSS, UBS still posted a 120 bps EBITDA margin decline from gross margin pressure, and concerns around data center disintermediation, hyperscale capex, and supplier pricing could limit sustainable upside.

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