Wesco International Inc's stock price fell by 6.69% today, hitting a 5-day low. This decline comes as the Nasdaq-100 is down 2.08% and the S&P 500 is down 1.28%, indicating a challenging market environment.
The drop in Wesco's stock is attributed to broad market weakness, as the overall market sentiment has shifted negatively, impacting many stocks in the industrial sector. Despite the company's recent appointment of two new independent directors aimed at strengthening governance, the stock's performance has been adversely affected by the broader market trends.
Investors are likely to remain cautious as the market continues to show signs of weakness. The recent governance changes may provide long-term benefits, but in the short term, the stock's decline reflects the prevailing market conditions.
Wall Street analysts forecast WCC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WCC is 292.67 USD with a low forecast of 245.00 USD and a high forecast of 307.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast WCC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WCC is 292.67 USD with a low forecast of 245.00 USD and a high forecast of 307.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 291.300
Low
245.00
Averages
292.67
High
307.00
Current: 291.300
Low
245.00
Averages
292.67
High
307.00
KeyBanc
Overweight
maintain
$300 -> $304
2026-01-26
New
Reason
KeyBanc
Price Target
$300 -> $304
AI Analysis
2026-01-26
New
maintain
Overweight
Reason
KeyBanc raised the firm's price target on Wesco to $304 from $300 to reflect ongoing optimism around continued Data Center demand momentum and expectations for inflecting Utility demand. The firm keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
JPMorgan
NULL -> Overweight
maintain
$260 -> $290
2026-01-16
Reason
JPMorgan
Price Target
$260 -> $290
2026-01-16
maintain
NULL -> Overweight
Reason
JPMorgan raised the firm's price target on Wesco to $290 from $260 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted ratings and targets in the electrical equipment and multi-industry group as part of its Q4 earnings preview. JPMorgan is more positive on "growth related names into and out of the quarter."
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Wolfe Research
Outperform
maintain
$298 -> $307
2025-12-09
Reason
Wolfe Research
Price Target
$298 -> $307
2025-12-09
maintain
Outperform
Reason
Wolfe Research raised the firm's price target on Wesco to $307 from $298 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a 2026 outlook for the multi-industry group. The firm says that while 2025 has been a "tough slog" for the sector, it is reasonable to expect a "modest broadening-out of growth" in 2026, given revenue momentum in the second half of 2025 and support from interest rate cuts. For the third year, Wolfe supports short cycle rotation, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
RBC Capital
Sector Perform -> Outperform
upgrade
$262 -> $302
2025-11-18
Reason
RBC Capital
Price Target
$262 -> $302
2025-11-18
upgrade
Sector Perform -> Outperform
Reason
RBC Capital upgraded Wesco to Outperform from Sector Perform with a price target of $302, up from $262.
About WCC
WESCO International, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. The Company's segments include Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS) and Utility & Broadband Solutions (UBS). EES segment supplies a range of products and solutions primarily to construction, industrial and original equipment manufacturer customers. EES product portfolio includes a range of electrical equipment and supplies, automation and connected devices, and others. CSS segment specializes in data center, network infrastructure and security solutions. In the security business, CSS offers on premise, cloud or hybrid comprehensive solutions for video surveillance, fire and intrusion detection, and others. UBS segment provides products and services to investor-owned utilities, public power companies, including municipalities, as well as global service providers, wireless providers, broadband operators and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
