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WESCO International, symbol WCC-N, is a significant player in the business-to-business distribution, logistics, and supply chain solutions sector with a market capitalization of $7.8 billion. Founded in 1922, the company has established a robust presence in various markets, notably construction, industrial, and original equipment manufacturing (OEM), while also focusing on network infrastructure, security, and utility services. While it currently offers a modest dividend yield of 1.1%, WESCO has been seeing strong sales growth, albeit with some volatility. The company's management has demonstrated an ability to expand margins and maintain strong cash flow, supporting its attractive forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11.7X. However, experts suggest that growth prospects may be somewhat muted in the near term, although WESCO's strong leadership and strategic acquisitions, such as the recent purchase of the Australian company Pope, seem to position it favorably for future performance.

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WCC is a $7.8B business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions company, which was originally founded in 1922. It mostly offers solutions to the construction, industrial, and OEM markets, as well as network infrastructure, security, and utility services. It pays a small 1.1% yield but it has a nice buyback program in place, sales growth has been strong over the years, but fairly volatile, and margins have expanded nicely. It generates strong cash flows and trades at an attractive valuation of 11.7X forward P/E. We think it looks interesting, but growth prospects over the next couple of years are somewhat muted. The leadership team is strong and given the company's extensive history, we are comfortable with the management team.
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(A Top Pick Nov 24/23, Up 33%)

Has owned for a while, came to own it when they acquired a company called Annexter, which was part of their small cap portfolio. Nuts of bolt company with 50,000 suppliers in their supply change. A distributor. Everybody uses their products. Had a solid report. Making great inroads in the margin expansion. Purchased an Australian company, Pope, that is accretive. Likes it here. 

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Trading very inexpensive at current valuation. Has been growing through M&A. Very good for long term investors. Excellent management team. Very strong demand for products. Elevator business performing very well as not much competition. 

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WESCO International(WCC-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 2

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 2

Stockchase rating for WESCO International is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

WESCO International(WCC-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is WESCO International stock symbol?

WESCO International is a American stock, trading under the symbol WCC-N on the New York Stock Exchange (WCC). It is usually referred to as NYSE:WCC or WCC-N

Is WESCO International a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts published opinions about WCC-N. 2 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for WESCO International.

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Is WESCO International worth watching?

2 stock analysts on Stockchase covered WESCO International In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is WESCO International stock price?

On 2025-05-08, WESCO International (WCC-N) stock closed at a price of $162.77.