Wesco International (WCC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Wesco International reported $5.34 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a slight year-over-year decline of 0.1$2.21, down from $2.30 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$5.23 billion by 2.10%, while the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.23 by 0.90$2.07 billion, matching the four-analyst average estimate, with a year-over-year decline of 1.6% [4] - Net Sales for Utility & Broadband Solutions (UBS) were $1.28 billion, below the four-analyst average estimate of$1.36 billion, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 19.2% [4] - Net Sales for Communications & Security Solutions (CSS) reached $2 billion, surpassing the$1.82 billion average estimate, with a year-over-year increase of 19.8% [4] Adjusted EBITDA Analysis - Adjusted EBITDA for Corporate was -$128.70 million, slightly worse than the average estimate of -$126.37 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for UBS was $138.30 million, below the four-analyst average estimate of$146.25 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for CSS was $158.50 million, exceeding the average estimate of$143.46 million, while EES reported $142.60 million, below the average estimate of$163.59 million [4] Stock Performance - Wesco International's shares returned +0.4% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.7% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]