Royal Bank Of Canada Raises WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Price Target to $335.00

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) had its price objective boosted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $316.00 to $335.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the technology company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 12.79% from the stock’s previous close.

WCC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. KeyCorp increased their price objective on WESCO International from $300.00 to $304.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of WESCO International in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays raised their price target on shares of WESCO International from $274.00 to $302.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on WESCO International from $260.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of WESCO International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $270.13.

WESCO International Price Performance

Shares of WCC stock traded up $11.23 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $297.03. 594,451 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 574,829. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $272.93 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $242.72. The firm has a market cap of $14.45 billion, a PE ratio of 23.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.45. WESCO International has a 1-year low of $125.21 and a 1-year high of $319.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.20.

WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The technology company reported $3.40 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.82 by ($0.42). WESCO International had a net margin of 2.81% and a return on equity of 13.12%. The firm had revenue of $6.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.03 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.16 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. WESCO International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 14.500-16.500 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that WESCO International will post 13.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of WESCO International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 92.7% during the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 106 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its holdings in shares of WESCO International by 166.0% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 133 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC raised its holdings in WESCO International by 788.2% during the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 151 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the period. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WESCO International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of WESCO International in the third quarter worth $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.75% of the company’s stock.

WESCO International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record top‑line growth and backlog — WESCO reported record Q4 net sales of ~$6.1B (+10% YoY) and record full‑year sales of $23.5B, with data‑center sales up ~30% in Q4 and ~50% for the year; backlog rose ~19% YoY, supporting future revenue visibility. Wesco International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder return and cash outlook — Management announced a >10% increase in the annual dividend to $2.00 and guided free cash flow of $500–$800M for FY‑2026, which supports yield and buyback/dividend durability. Wesco International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and screens highlight momentum/value — Recent Zacks pieces flag WCC as both a momentum and value candidate, which may attract buy‑side interest after the quarter. Why Fast-paced Mover Wesco International (WCC) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call detail and slides available — Management hosted an earnings call and published a slide deck with segment detail (useful for modeling revenue mix and margin recovery). Investors should review the transcript and presentation for color on margins and customer demand. Earnings Call Transcript Earnings Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO succession announced — CFO Dave Schulz will retire in May; Indraneel “Neel” Dev has been named EVP & CFO. This is an announced, planned transition rather than an unexpected departure. CFO Retirement and Appointment
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed expectations — Reported EPS of $3.40 missed the consensus (~$3.82), which pressured sentiment despite the revenue beat; net margin compression was a concern. Q4 Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance slightly below consensus — WESCO set EPS guidance of $14.50–$16.50 (midpoint under street estimates) and revenue guidance roughly in line but cautious, which tempers upside expectations for the year. Wesco Bets on 2026 Earnings Breakout
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term market reaction noted — Some coverage notes the stock slid after the profit shortfall despite solid revenue growth; volatile intra‑day moves can follow mixed beats/misses. Shares Slide After Q4 Profit Shortfall

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.