WESCO Int'l (NYSE: WCC) reported Q3 EPS of $2.74, $0.21 better than the analyst estimate of $2.53. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.7 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.68 billion.

GUIDANCE:

WESCO Int'l sees FY2021 EPS of $9.20-$9.40, versus the consensus of $8.82.

• “We are seeing sales and margin momentum in each of our three strategic business units. Based on our strong third quarter results, we are raising our full year 2021 outlook for sales, margin and profitability for the third time this year. We now expect sales to increase 11% to 13%, adjusted EBITDA margin to expand to between 6.4% and 6.5%, and adjusted EPS to grow to a range of $9.20 to $9.40. As a result of our expected sales growth and increasing inventories to support our customers, we are also adjusting our full year 2021 outlook for free cash flow to approximately 80% of net income.”

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