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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Wesco International Inc (WCC) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
Alpha
90-day forecast
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5172 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
49.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$16.61B
large-cap
Summary
Wesco International Inc (WCC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, WCC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Wesco International Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $16.61B.
For WCC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 49.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 38.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How WCC ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Wesco International Inc (WCC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $16.61B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 23.58x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 4.97x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% | – |
| EPS | $14.46 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $68.61 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $513.26 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.18 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.4% | – |
| Operating Margin | 8.2% | – |
| EBT Margin | 5.7% | – |
| Tax Rate | 23.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 1.23x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 2.56x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 6.3x | – |
| Working Capital | $5.61B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $264M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $155M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$109M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -63.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -74.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 0.6% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.4% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 5.3x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.5x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 51.7x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 68 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 82 days | – |
| Payables Period | 69 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 81 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $25.01B | – |
| Operating Income | $1.35B | – |
| SG&A Expense | $3.80B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $19.66B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WCC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.91 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 13.2% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 49M | – |
| EPS Growth | 13.4% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $10.75B | 90.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $809M | 6.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $4.68B | 39.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $4.42B | 37.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $8.54B | 71.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.40B | 11.8% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies
Wesco International Inc (WCC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Wesco International Inc (Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies): 1 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WCC Wesco International Inc | ▶ | $16.61B |
Where WCC sits on the market map
Trade & Services · Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies
News
Wesco International Inc (WCC) stock news
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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FAQ
Wesco International Inc (WCC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Wesco International Inc (WCC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, WCC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Wesco International Inc stock predictions?
For WCC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 49.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 38.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Wesco International Inc forecasts updated?
Wesco International Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.