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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

WCC earnings analysis

Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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WESCO International reported robust Q1 2026 results with revenue of $6.08 billion, up 13.8% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $3.37, exceeding estimates. All segments contributed to growth, particularly Communications…

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WESCO International reported robust Q1 2026 results with revenue of $6.08 billion, up 13.8% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $3.37, exceeding estimates. All segments contributed to growth, particularly Communications & Security Solutions, which saw a 23.9% increase in sales, while the company also improved its gross margins and net income.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

22% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 Feb 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Communications & Security Solutions 40.8% Electrical & Electronic Solutions 36.8% Utility & Broadband Solutions 22.4%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 Apr 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$3.37

What stood out

  • Strong Revenue Growth

    Q1 2026 revenue increased to $6.08 billion, a 13.8% increase from $5.34 billion in Q1 2025.

  • Significant EPS Beat

    Adjusted EPS soared to $3.37, compared to $2.21 in Q1 2025, marking a 52.5% growth.

  • Segment Performance

    CSS segment revenue rose 23.9% to $2.48 billion, driven by data center solutions.

  • Higher Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA increased 25.1% year-over-year to $388.8 million.

  • Improved Operating Cash Flow

    Net cash provided by operations rose significantly to $221.4 million, up from $28 million in Q1 2025.

  • Cash and Liquidity Position

    As of March 2026, the company had $353 million in cash, contributing to total liquidity of approximately $3.2 billion.

What to watch

  • Interest Expense Increase

    Net interest expense grew to $96.7 million, a 12.1% rise compared to $86.3 million in Q1 2025.

  • Higher SG&A Costs

    SG&A expenses increased by 13.3% to $947.6 million, up from $836.3 million in the prior year.

  • Supply Chain and Tariff Risks

    Management is assessing potential impacts from recent tariff rulings, affecting future profitability.

Management's outlook

Management highlighted strong momentum and opportunities in AI-driven data centers and electrification, but deferred detailed numeric guidance.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 13, 2026

Wesco grew revenue to approximately $23.51 billion in 2025 (from $21.82 billion in 2024) while reporting roughly flat annual EPS (~$13.07 in 2024 vs ~$13.06 in 2025). Gross margin and operating margin showed modest…

10-Q · October 31, 2024

Wesco reported net sales of $5,489.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, modestly below prior-year quarter sales of $5,644.4 million but roughly flat sequentially. Operating income declined to $335.6…

10-K · February 20, 2024

Wesco positions itself as a tech-enabled, scale-driven distributor and supply-chain solutions provider with three reporting segments (EES, CSS, UBS) and a global footprint of nearly 800 branches in ~50 countries. The…

10-Q · November 2, 2023

Wesco reported quarterly revenue of $5,644.4 million, up $198.5 million (+3.6%) versus the prior-year quarter, with diluted EPS of $4.20 (down $0.10 vs. prior-year diluted EPS of $4.30). Gross margin compressed modestly…

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