Stephens analyst Tommy Moll maintains $WESCO International (WCC.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $200 to $205.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 58.5% and a total average return of 5.4% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $WESCO International (WCC.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Following Wesco's Q3 earnings surpassing expectations, it was noted that the company's end market dynamics have generally stayed stable in sequence, with areas such as utility, broadband, industrial, and solar experiencing some fluctuations but showing no further deterioration. Additionally, the company's datacenter venture was highlighted as a definite positive, showcasing an outstanding growth rate of 40%.
The firm commented that the company's performance and guidance, which aligned with expectations, were greeted with a significant relief rally, suggesting that investors had braced for potentially disappointing results. This sentiment was reflected in the increased short interest leading up to the investor day.
The company's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, largely due to robust results from its Data Center sector, counterbalancing the persistent softness in its Utility and Broadband segments. Analyst sentiment remains positive regarding the company's potential for sustained growth and its advantageous position to capitalize on several enduring growth trends that have demonstrated vigorous progress.
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