WESCO
🇺🇸 NYSE:WCC
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Dec 31, 2024
WESCO Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Wesco International reported a 0.5% YoY increase in Q4 net sales to $5.50 billion, with organic sales growing 2.4%. EPS rose 23.7% to $3.03, while adjusted EPS increased 19% YoY to $3.16. Operating income was $301.1 million, down 4.7% YoY, and net income rose 18.3% to $151.0 million. Free cash flow reached $268.4 million.
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Forward Guidance
Wesco expects organic sales growth of 2.5% to 6.5% in 2025, with operating margin expansion across all business units.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strong growth in data center and broadband solutions.
- Planned 10% increase in common stock dividend to $1.82 per share.
- Healthy backlog and record opportunity pipeline.
- Expecting $600M to $800M in free cash flow generation.
- Ongoing digital transformation to improve efficiency and margins.
Challenges Ahead
- Industrial customer slowdown continues to be a headwind.
- Utility business remains weak.
- Margin pressure in Communication and Security Solutions segment.
- Potential impact of foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties and interest rate environment.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income