WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC
Business
WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC is a business-to-business distributor and supply chain solutions provider delivering distribution, logistics and technical services to commercial, industrial, utility, telecommunications, government and institutional customers. It offers millions of products and value-added services, including electrical and electronic supplies, communications and security products, wire and cable, lighting and renewable energy solutions, installation enhancement, kitting, inventory management, project deployment and digital supply chain services. The company operates through three strategic units: Electrical & Electronic Solutions, Communications & Security Solutions, and Utility & Broadband Solutions. It serves customers globally via a network of distribution centers, fulfillment centers, sales offices and channel partners.
Summary from filing dated 2025-02-14
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 23,511 | 21,819 | 22,385 | 21,420 | 18,218 | |
| Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization below) | 18,539 | 17,106 | 17,542 | 16,759 | 14,425 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 3,541 | 3,306 | 3,256 | 3,044 | 2,792 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 198 | 183 | 181 | 179 | 199 | |
| Income from operations | 1,233 | 1,223 | 1,406 | 1,438 | 802 | |
| Interest expense, net | 387 | 365 | 389 | 294 | 268 | |
| Other, net | −10 | −93 | 25 | 7 | −48 | |
| Income before income taxes | 856 | 951 | 992 | 1,137 | 582 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 213 | 232 | 226 | 275 | 116 | |
| Net income | 643 | 719 | 766 | 862 | 466 | |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 2 | 2 | 600,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| Net Income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. | 640 | 718 | 766 | 861 | 465 | |
| Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact | 27 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic | 646 | 660 | 708 | 803 | 408 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 149 | −229 | 57 | −127 | −16 | |
| Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax | −800,000 | 14 | −11 | −15 | 43 | |
| Comprehensive income attributable to WESCO International, Inc. | 794 | 445 | 754 | 661 | 435 | |
| Basic | 13.26 | 13.26 | 13.86 | 15.83 | 8.11 | |
| Diluted | 13.05 | 13.05 | 13.54 | 15.33 | 7.84 | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent | 148 | −215 | 46 | −142 | — | |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 790 | 504 | 812 | 720 | — | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 2 | 2 | 600,000 | 2 | — | |
| Preferred Stock Redemption Discount | 33 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 605 | 703 | 524 | 527 | 213 | |
| Trade accounts receivable | 4,070 | 3,454 | 3,640 | 3,663 | 2,958 | |
| Other accounts receivable | 522 | 416 | 431 | 436 | 376 | |
| Inventories | 4,009 | 3,502 | 3,572 | 3,499 | 2,666 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 251 | 276 | 225 | 206 | 138 | |
| Total current assets | 9,456 | 8,351 | 8,392 | 8,331 | 6,350 | |
| Property, buildings and equipment, net | 467 | 443 | 424 | 403 | 379 | |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | 888 | 735 | 761 | 625 | 531 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 1,769 | 1,836 | 1,858 | 1,943 | 1,944 | |
| Goodwill | 3,343 | 3,280 | 3,262 | 3,241 | 3,208 | |
| Deferred Income Taxes | 46 | 42 | 42 | 34 | 34 | |
| Other assets | 525 | 374 | 322 | 235 | 171 | |
| Total assets | 16,495 | 15,061 | 15,061 | 14,812 | 12,618 | |
| Accounts payable | 3,031 | 2,671 | 2,432 | 2,728 | 2,140 | |
| Accrued payroll and benefit costs | 283 | 242 | 192 | 269 | 315 | |
| Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 25 | 20 | 9 | 71 | 10 | |
| Other current liabilities | 958 | 872 | 757 | 750 | 585 | |
| Total current liabilities | 4,297 | 3,804 | 3,388 | 3,817 | 3,050 | |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | 5,756 | 5,046 | 5,313 | 5,346 | 4,702 | |
| Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent | 752 | 615 | 642 | 510 | 414 | |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net | 427 | 416 | 452 | 461 | 437 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 236 | 216 | 234 | 228 | 238 | |
| Total liabilities | 11,469 | 10,096 | 10,029 | 10,362 | 8,841 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Additional capital | 1,507 | 2,052 | 2,037 | 2,005 | 1,969 | |
| Retained earnings | 5,513 | 4,961 | 4,392 | 3,795 | 3,005 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost | −1,590 | −1,495 | −1,060 | −969 | −956 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | −400 | −547 | −332 | −378 | −236 | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 5,032 | 4,971 | 5,037 | 4,454 | 3,783 | |
| Noncontrolling interest | −5 | −5 | −5 | −5 | −6 | |
| Total WESCO International stockholders' equity | 5,026 | 4,966 | 5,032 | 4,449 | 3,776 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 16,495 | 15,061 | 15,061 | 14,812 | 12,618 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-based compensation expense | 41 | 29 | 48 | 46 | 31 | |
| Cloud computing arrangement amortization | 30 | 14 | 0 | — | — | |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | |
| Gain on divestiture | 0 | −122 | 0 | 0 | −9 | |
| Loss on abandonment of assets | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Other operating activities, net | 10 | 8 | −500,000 | 4 | 7 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 7 | −40 | −8 | −1 | −78 | |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable | −558 | −51 | 52 | −691 | −532 | |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables | −80 | 2 | 4 | −55 | −137 | |
| Inventories | −446 | −18 | −68 | −817 | −531 | |
| Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets | −117 | −143 | −61 | −153 | −56 | |
| Accounts payable | −324 | −330 | 320 | −553 | −450 | |
| Accrued payroll and benefit costs | 25 | 63 | −92 | −63 | 84 | |
| Other current and noncurrent liabilities | 35 | 93 | −24 | 132 | 190 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 125 | 1,101 | 493 | 11 | 67 | |
| Capital expenditures | −100 | −95 | −92 | −99 | −55 | |
| Acquisition payments, net of cash acquired | −36 | −221 | 0 | −187 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested | 0 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 56 | |
| Other investing activities, net | −5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | −4 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −141 | 40 | −90 | −284 | 3 | |
| Proceeds from short-term debt | 23 | 4 | 17 | 20 | 15 | |
| Repayments of short-term debt | −22 | −4 | −23 | −20 | −35 | |
| Debt issuance costs | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | −2 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 6,929 | 6,775 | 3,290 | 4,470 | 3,231 | |
| Repayments of Long-term Debt | −6,224 | −7,054 | −3,405 | −3,772 | −2,565 | |
| Payments for taxes related to net-share settlement of equity awards | −37 | −31 | −68 | −26 | −27 | |
| Repurchases of common stock | −75 | −425 | −75 | −11 | 0 | |
| Redemption of preferred stock | −540 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Payment of common stock dividends | −88 | −82 | −77 | 0 | 0 | |
| Payment of preferred stock dividends | −27 | −57 | −57 | −57 | −57 | |
| Other financing activities, net | 16 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 18 | |
| Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | −93 | −928 | −404 | 584 | −311 | |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation | 11 | −35 | −3 | 3 | 5 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | −98 | 179 | −3 | 315 | −237 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 357 | 331 | 387 | 272 | 250 | |
| Cash paid for taxes | 238 | 253 | 208 | 293 | 118 |