Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for WESCO International (WCC)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for WESCO International (NYSE: WCC):

• 5/4/2026 – WESCO International was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 5/4/2026 – WESCO International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $313.00 to $375.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/4/2026 – WESCO International had its price target raised by Stephens from $275.00 to $350.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 5/1/2026 – WESCO International had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $352.00 to $411.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 5/1/2026 – WESCO International had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $340.00 to $415.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/6/2026 – WESCO International was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 3/20/2026 – WESCO International was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

WESCO International Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. This is a positive change from WESCO International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. WESCO International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 14.21%.

Insider Buying and Selling at WESCO International

In other WESCO International news, CFO David S. Schulz sold 31,951 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.44, for a total transaction of $11,516,418.44. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 77,038 shares in the company, valued at $27,767,576.72. The trade was a 29.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO John Engel sold 79,440 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.75, for a total transaction of $28,499,100.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 478,946 shares in the company, valued at $171,821,877.50. This trade represents a 14.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 164,600 shares of company stock valued at $57,974,994. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

WESCO International, Inc is a leading global distributor of electrical, industrial, communications and utility products, serving a diverse customer base across maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and construction markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products ranging from power distribution and automation solutions to data communications, security systems and lighting controls. Through an extensive branch network, WESCO provides critical components and value‐added services that help organizations streamline operations and improve reliability in their facilities and infrastructure.

In addition to its broad product offering, WESCO delivers advanced supply chain management and logistics solutions designed to optimize inventory levels, reduce downtime and lower overall procurement costs.