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Insider Decisions

Total buys
2.51
Total sells
4.76
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 2
Sell 1 1
Insider Ownership
2.66%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
18,290.00
Revenue
23,500.40
Net Income
1,080.30
Free Cash Flow
860.20
Net Debt
5,455.20
Current Ratio
1.17
Debt/Equity
2.38
P/E ratio
17.51
P/S ratio
0.79
P/B ratio
7.60
Past 5Y EPS Growth
9.84%
This Y EPS Growth
9.37%
Next Y EPS Growth
9.64%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
9.07%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.29
Annual Dividend Rate
2.36
Annual Dividend Yield
1.05%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 2.55
2025 2.51
2024 2.49
2023 2.39
2022 2.09
2021 1.70
2020 1.54
2019 1.27
2018 0.93
2017 0.69
2016 0.48
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 588.70 717.70 618.70 361.80
Receivables 5,038.00 5,645.70 6,866.40 7,890.50
Inventory 668.10 605.30 563.40 981.80
Other
6,705.00 7,373.10 8,500.50 9,680.50
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 3,311.90 3,736.50 4,572.70 5,582.60
ST’ Debt 613.10 235.80 1,007.50 1,008.90
Other 487.40 491.00 534.00 576.60
5,442.00 5,474.40 7,226.10 8,296.40
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 5,679.80 6,572.20
’25 5,199.10 5,976.60 5,737.40 5,511.00
22,424.10
’24 4,872.70 5,423.40 5,516.60 5,186.00
20,998.70
’23 5,103.10 5,626.10 5,628.30 5,018.50
21,376.00
’22 5,949.10 6,145.80 6,215.50 5,438.30
23,748.70
’21 4,837.50 5,146.40 5,300.00 5,536.90
20,820.80
’20 4,389.20 4,365.70 4,756.40 4,956.20
18,467.50
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 274.80 (55.10)
’25 287.20 155.90 328.30 433.80
1,205.20
’24 440.00 149.90 342.10 345.30
1,277.30
’23 365.40 228.20 468.60 536.50
1,598.70
’22 380.80 380.30 332.90 241.90
1,335.90
’21 344.60 0.30 291.80 147.90
784.60
’20 223.00 292.80 222.60 575.90
1,314.30
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 248.40 (82.60)
’25 260.30 133.40 298.50 395.90
1,088.10
’24 410.50 119.00 308.50 316.70
1,154.70
’23 333.70 188.60 425.20 503.00
1,450.50
’22 339.50 358.00 299.30 211.30
1,208.10
’21 323.90 (17.50) 264.10 114.10
684.60
’20 197.60 218.20 189.00 551.50
1,156.30
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.82 2.15
’25 1.69 2.05 2.21 2.14
8.08
’24 1.59 2.07 2.34 1.97
7.97
’23 1.68 1.92 2.32 2.18
8.10
’22 1.83 2.04 2.17 2.09
8.13
’21 1.63 1.93 1.91 1.57
7.04
’20 1.16 1.31 1.33 1.65
5.45

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.9
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 147.91 160.66 170.68 135.63
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 208.71 229.42 263.37 222.92
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10,600 10,900 15,100 14,800
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.24 1.96 1.39 1.52
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23,748.70 21,376.00 20,998.70 22,424.10 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.73% 21.76% 21.92% 21.73%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,487.80 1,450.20 1,435.40 1,427.40 ‡‡‡‡‡
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.26% 6.78% 6.84% 6.37% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,114.50 1,104.30 1,077.80 1,066.60 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 290.60 270.70 275.30 295.60
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 175.66 158.81 156.94 170.79 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 8.24 8.20 8.06 8.13 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.88 11.88 9.55 9.18 ‡‡‡
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.95) (1.10) (0.92) (0.89) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.94 10.78 8.63 8.29
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.86 15.17 17.58 19.85 ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 135.20 134.60 133.80 131.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.79 26.91 21.59 16.75 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.02 1.39 1.11 0.80 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.14 14.54 9.90 6.86 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.26 1.63 1.35 1.02 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.73 23.96 24.61 21.04
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,335.90 1,598.70 1,277.30 1,205.20 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (127.80) (148.20) (122.60) (117.10) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,208.10 1,450.50 1,154.70 1,088.10 ‡‡‡‡‡
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,616.90 1,263.00 1,898.70 1,274.40
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,922.70 5,644.90 5,842.80 5,629.80
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,607.50 5,056.20 5,125.10 5,011.10
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,603.30 2,042.50 2,352.70 2,606.10
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.47% 8.36% 7.71% 6.95% ‡‡‡‡‡
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.04% 14.80% 13.80% 13.58%
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 96.54% 60.58% 49.04% 43.02% ‡‡‡‡‡
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

CDW Corporation, a dominant IT distributor pivoting to higher-margin services, has seen its stellar revenue growth from $13.7 billion in 2016 to a 2022 peak of $23.7 billion stall dramatically, dropping 10% in 2023 and another 2% to $21 billion in 2024 amid post-COVID normalization and enterprise spending caution. Productivity has cratered, with revenue per employee plunging 49% to $1.4 million despite a 125% headcount surge, signaling bloat and inefficiency in a high-rate environment. The stock trades at deeply compressed multiples—forward P/E under 14x—37% off recent highs, tempting value hunters but raising trap fears as insiders cash out $13.9 million with zero buys.

While gross margins expanded to 21.9% on services growth (now 30-40% of revenue) and robust FCF supports buybacks, net income dipped 3%, ROE halved to 49%, and net debt swelled 72% to $5.1 billion (2.4x EBITDA), amplifying vulnerability to refinancing costs and macro headwinds. Analysts forecast a rebound to 7% revenue growth in 2025, fueled by AI cycles, with EPS climbing 13% by 2026—but skeptics highlight softening IT budgets, chip risks, and competition as potential derailers.

This contrarian setup offers steady FCF yield potential at current prices, yet demands proof of productivity revival and cost discipline before committing; balance sheet fortitude cushions but doesn’t eliminate downside in a recessionary IT landscape.

CDW Corporation (CDW) Latest News

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14 Sep

4 , 10:02 AM
CDW Corporation acquires Lovelytics for $525 million to expand data and AI services capabilities and support long-term growth. $525M Lovelytics acquisition strengthens CDW data and AI services with potential to materially lift revenue growth and market position.

2 Sep

3 , 4:05 PM
CDW Corporation announced plans to acquire Lovelytics, extending its capabilities to convert customer data into measurable business value through enhanced analytics services. Acquisition adds data analytics tools that may lift specific revenue lines but stops short of reshaping CDW's overall trajectory.

21 Aug

4 , 8:12 AM
AI infrastructure demand fuels CDW Corporation growth in 2026. AI infrastructure demand drives major expansion in CDW operations and market trajectory.

12 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:59 AM
CDW Corporation conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call, releasing financial results and operational updates. Earnings call delivers financial results and guidance that moderately influence near-term stock sentiment and operations outlook.

5 Aug

4 transcript , 5:04 PM
CDW Corporation posted record sales and EPS in Q2 2026 driven by AI-related demand. Record results tied to AI demand signal major growth potential and stronger market positioning.

4 , 10:21 AM
CDW Q2 earnings and sales beat estimates with strong year-over-year growth driven by AI and infrastructure spending. Q2 beat with AI-fueled growth points to sustained revenue momentum and improved competitive positioning.

3 , 10:11 PM
CDW posts record earnings as CFO retires, with shares potentially 8% undervalued. Record earnings support stronger financial outlook while CFO retirement adds limited leadership uncertainty.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 12:51 PM
CDW Corporation Q2 2026 earnings call covered quarterly financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically produce moderate effects on CDW share price and sentiment.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 10:04 AM
CDW Corporation held its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Q2 earnings details and guidance offer moderate updates on performance that may shift near-term sentiment without major structural change.

3 , 8:48 AM
CDW posts impressive Q2 CY2026 results but its stock drops 12.3%. Strong earnings contrast with sharp stock decline indicating notable but not transformative market reaction.

3 , 8:15 AM
CDW Corporation exceeded Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Earnings beat signals solid results likely to lift near-term stock sentiment and valuation.

3 , 7:00 AM
CDW Corporation reported second quarter 2026 earnings. Quarterly earnings results deliver key financial data that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 Aug

3 , 10:10 AM
CDW Corporation nears its Q2 earnings release, with focus on whether the company will achieve another earnings beat. Upcoming quarterly results may shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation multiples for CDW.

29 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
CDW earnings are projected to grow ahead of next week's release. Anticipated earnings growth may moderately shape near-term investor sentiment on CDW financial results.

21 Jul

3 , 9:39 AM
CDW Corporation evaluates whether its capital allocation strategy will effectively drive shareholder returns. Capital allocation decisions influence CDW's financial performance and investor returns.

17 Jul

3 www.barchart.com, 10:01 AM
CDW Corporation readies quarterly earnings release with investor focus on revenue, margins and IT spending trends. Earnings preview shapes near-term expectations without altering long-term fundamentals.

10 Jul

3 , 1:13 PM
CDW stock may be 5% undervalued amid ongoing momentum from its Steward Platform. Steward Platform momentum points to possible 5% undervaluation that could shift near-term investor sentiment on CDW.

25 Jun

3 Zacks, 9:51 AM
AI infrastructure demand may fuel CDW Corporation growth in 2026. Potential AI demand could moderately influence CDW financial performance and trajectory in 2026.

23 Jun

3 stocktwits.com, 1:18 PM
CDW shares surge nearly 6% as Morgan Stanley grows more optimistic on the IT company. Morgan Stanley's raised optimism triggers a nearly 6% CDW stock increase.

3 Investing.com, 9:49 AM
Morgan Stanley upgraded CDW Corporation citing stronger AI-driven server demand. Analyst upgrade on rising AI server demand may moderately lift CDW's near-term sentiment and operations.

16 Jun

4 , 4:17 PM
CDW reports Q1 earnings, prompting buy-sell-hold analysis based on results, revenue trends, and outlook for the company. Q1 earnings release directly shapes near-term stock trajectory and investor positioning for CDW.

14 Jun

3 , 3:14 AM
CDW stock surges 29%. Valuation story may be changing. 29% stock jump signals market reaction to valuation questions without confirming operational or competitive shifts.

26 May

3 Simply Wall St., 12:09 PM
CDW Corporation beat Q1 expectations amid improving macro tailwinds, leading to a fresh valuation assessment for the company. Q1 beat combined with macro tailwinds points to noticeable but not transformative effects on CDW performance and sentiment.

21 May

3 StockStory, 9:40 PM
CDW reported Q1 earnings that position the company among IT distribution and solutions peers, with performance metrics reflecting current sector conditions and competitive comparisons. Q1 earnings results signal moderate effects on financial trajectory and market positioning versus sector peers.

20 May

3 www.marketbeat.com, 7:05 PM
CDW highlights surging AI factory demand and advances recurring revenue strategy at JPMorgan conference. AI demand emphasis and recurring revenue push point to moderate positive effects on CDW operations and sentiment.

16 May

3 StockStory, 5:48 AM
CDW Q1 earnings call featured five key analyst questions on financial performance, growth strategies, operational challenges, and market outlook. Analyst questions from earnings calls offer moderate insights into CDW strategy and results that can influence near-term investor sentiment without major structural shifts.

13 May

4 Business Wire, 8:30 AM
CDW Corporation authorizes $1 billion increase to its share repurchase program. $1 billion share repurchase increase signals strong financial confidence and boosts EPS and stock price significantly.

8 May

4 Simply Wall St., 3:15 PM
CDW beat Q1 2026 earnings expectations fueled by surging AI infrastructure demand, sparking a fresh valuation analysis amid optimistic growth outlook. Earnings beat on AI infrastructure highlights robust demand driving revenue growth and positive valuation shift.

7 May

4 Zacks, 11:30 AM
CDW Corporation reported Q1 earnings, with key metrics indicating performance trends and future outlook. Q1 earnings directly impact financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.

6 May

4 app.moby.co, 8:20 PM
CDW Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing quarterly financial results, guidance, and corporate updates. Q1 earnings call summaries drive significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory through reported results and forward guidance.