Barclays Raises WESCO International (WCC) Price Target to $437

Barclays has reaffirmed its Overweight rating on WESCO International, setting a new price target of $437.0, a 28.21% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:23 PM EDT

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Barclays raised its price target on WESCO International, Inc. ($WCC) to $437 from $390 on October 12, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $WCC is down 5.7% to date (from the $361.34 close on Oct 12, 2026).

WCC WESCO International, Inc.

$340.89 +35.87% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 12, 2026, Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on WESCO International, Inc. with a new price target of $437.0, up from $390.0.
Barclays's $437 price target implies 28.21% upside from WESCO International, Inc.'s ($WCC) current $340.85 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, WESCO shares recently traded around $340.85, which is about 22% below the new price target.
WESCO International has a trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $25 billion and an EPS of $14.45.

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Barclays has reaffirmed its Overweight rating on WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC) on October 12, 2026, raising its price target to $437.0 from $390.0. This move comes as the stock recently traded at $340.85, which is about 22% below the new target price.

Other Institutional Activity in WCC

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their positions in WESCO International. Blackrock Inc. reduced its stake by 431,975 shares, ending with 8,958,787 shares valued at approximately $3.05 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC slightly increased its holdings by 13,125 shares, bringing its total to 2,200,573 shares worth about $750 million. Meanwhile, Wellington Management Group, LLP cut its position by 1,581,911 shares, leaving it with 2,018,251 shares valued at around $688 million.

WESCO International, Inc. Stock Down 1.7%

WESCO International shares are currently trading at $340.85, which is significantly below the new price target of $437.0 set by Barclays. This indicates potential upside if the stock can recover. The shares have been under pressure, as reflected in the recent institutional activity.

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$WCC price target

WESCO International, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $437 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

WESCO International reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $25 billion and an EPS of $14.45. The company has a revenue growth rate of 13% year-over-year and a net margin of 2.8%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at WESCO International, Inc.

In recent insider transactions, Daniel Jose Castillo, an officer at WESCO, purchased 960 shares on August 4, 2026, for an average price of $365.89, totaling about $351,254. Other insiders, including Hemant Porwal and Laura K Thompson, sold shares earlier in May and August.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 12, 2026, Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on WESCO International with a new price target of $437.0, up from $390.0. This follows other recent upgrades, including Stephens & Co. upgrading the stock to Overweight with a target of $400.0 on July 14, 2026.

About WESCO International, Inc.

WESCO International, Inc. is a leading provider of distribution and logistics services in the industrial sector, operating across the U.S., Canada, and internationally. The company specializes in business-to-business distribution, offering solutions in electrical and electronic products, communications, and security systems.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on WESCO's upcoming earnings report on October 29, 2026, as well as any further analyst updates. With Barclays' new target price, WESCO's stock may present a buying opportunity if it moves closer to the target in the coming months.