Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. WESCO International's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49 Mil.
WESCO International's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (49 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (49 Mil).
It means WESCO Internationalissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
WESCO International's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (49 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (49 Mil).
It means WESCO Internationalbought back shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
WESCO International Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
WESCO International Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WESCO International Shares Outstanding (EOP) Chart
WCC vs WSO, QXO, AIT: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
WESCO International Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
WESCO International Shares Outstanding (EOP) Calculation
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 49 Mil mean?
WESCO International (WCC) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 49 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors.
Is WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
WESCO International's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 49 Mil. Overall, WESCO International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to WSO and QXO?
WESCO International's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 49 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on WESCO International and its competitors. WESCO International's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 49 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WESCO International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WESCO International (WCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $204.43, compared to a current price of $347.33 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 49 Mil. WESCO International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WESCO International (WCC), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 49 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is WESCO International (WCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WESCO International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $347.33 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $204.43.
GuruFocus considers WESCO International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCC:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 49 Mil
GF Value™: $204.43 vs. price of $347.33 (69.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wesco can be traced back to the late 1800s but was officially founded in 1922, acting as the distribution arm of Westinghouse Electric. Throughout the 1900s, Wesco entered and subsequently exited the consumer electronics, transit, bottling, and nuclear plant distribution markets. It was sold to a private equity firm in 1994 and then went public in 1999, and numerous acquisitions have since been made to fill the gaps in Wesco's geographical and product coverage. Today, the firm primarily distributes electrical, networking, security, and utility equipment used in the construction and repair of structures such as offices, data centers, power transmission lines, and manufacturing plants. Wesco has operations around the globe but generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
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