WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WESCO International, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) has returned 12.06% so far this year and 77.64% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WCC has achieved an annualized return of 17.75%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 12, 1999, WCC's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +58.2%, while the worst month was Oct 1999 at -44.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WCC closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 16, 2001 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 26, 1999 at -36.4%.

WESCO International, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.66%, beta of 1.33, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 13, 1999.

• This stock captured 187.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 142.93% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WCC ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WESCO International, Inc. (WCC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

WESCO International, Inc. provided a 0.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.86 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WESCO International, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WESCO International, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the WESCO International, Inc. was 86.28%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 491 trading sessions.

The current WESCO International, Inc. drawdown is 13.04%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of WESCO International, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how WESCO International, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.