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Wesco International Posts Record Q1 2026 Results, Raises Outlook

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Wesco International Posts Record Q1 2026 Results, Raises Outlook

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Wesco International ( (WCC) ) has shared an announcement.

On April 30, 2026, Wesco International reported record first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales rising 13.8% year over year to $6.1 billion and organic sales up 12.3%, driven by strong volume growth across all segments and a sharp increase in data center revenue to $1.4 billion. Profitability and cash generation also strengthened, as operating margin improved to 4.8%, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 6.4%, adjusted diluted EPS climbed 52.5% to $3.37, free cash flow surged to $213.4 million, and record backlog grew 22%, prompting management to raise its full-year 2026 outlook and underscoring Wesco’s growing scale and momentum in key infrastructure and data center markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (WCC) stock is a Buy with a $352.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wesco International stock, see the WCC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WCC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WCC is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: a much stronger balance sheet and solid profitability are weighed down by a sharp recent drop in cash generation. Technicals remain supportive on a longer-term trend but are neutral near-term, valuation is only moderately attractive (P/E with low yield), and the earnings call adds support via constructive 2026 guidance and a credible plan to improve free cash flow.

To see Spark’s full report on WCC stock, click here.

More about Wesco International

Wesco International, Inc. is a leading business-to-business distributor that provides logistics services and supply chain solutions to customers globally. The Pittsburgh-based company focuses on delivering a broad portfolio of products, services and solutions across segments including communications and security, electrical and electronic solutions, and utility and broadband services.

Average Trading Volume: 635,717

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $14.88B

See more data about WCC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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