Wesco's Record Growth
Wesco Q2 2026 Sales Reach Record $6.7 Billion, Driven by Strong Data Center Demand
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CSS, EES, and UBS segment margins improved with concrete figures: CSS delivered a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.2% on 18% sales growth, EES margin rose to 9.2% on 11% sales growth, and UBS achieved about a 10% EBITDA margin with 7% sales growth.
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Data center momentum was even more granularly distributed: data center sales reached about $1.5 billion, with CSS data center sales up about 45% year over year and EES data center revenue up more than 70%.
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New acquisition expanded capabilities: Wesco strengthened its global data center capabilities through the acquisition of Newark Engineering, adding specialized thermal management and cooling expertise.
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July momentum and Q3 outlook: preliminary July sales trends showed mid-teens growth, and management projected third-quarter sales growth in the low double digits with slightly lower sequential EBITDA margins due to anticipated project mix.
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Insider trading activity highlighted significant sales by senior executives amid the rally: CEO John Engle sold 79,440 shares for about $28.5 million, with other top executives also reducing stakes in the past six months.
Wesco International posted record results in the second quarter of 2026, with sales hitting $6.7 billion — up 13% from a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to a record $487 million, and adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.57, according to Yahoo Finance.
Data centers drove much of the growth. Wesco logged about $1.5 billion in data center sales during the quarter, a roughly 45% jump year over year. The company raised its full-year organic sales growth outlook to 9–11% and said its backlog rose about 60% compared to last year.
Data Center Boom Lifts Every Business Segment
Wesco's data center business was the standout performer. CSS segment data center sales grew about 45% year over year. EES data center revenue did even better, rising more than 70%. Together, those gains pushed CSS to a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.2% on 18% overall sales growth.
The other two segments followed suit. EES reached a 9.2% EBITDA margin on 11% sales growth. UBS hit roughly a 10% EBITDA margin with 7% sales growth. All three segments improved margins at the same time — a rare clean sweep for the company.
Newark Engineering Acquisition Adds Cooling Expertise
Wesco also made a strategic move during the quarter. The company acquired Newark Engineering, a firm that specializes in thermal management and cooling systems. Data centers generate enormous heat, making cooling one of the fastest-growing needs in the industry.
The deal adds specialized skills that Wesco did not previously have in-house. Management said the acquisition strengthens its global data center capabilities. It fits squarely into Wesco's plan to capture more of the infrastructure spending tied to AI and cloud computing.
July Trends Point to More Growth Ahead
Early signs for the third quarter look strong. Management said preliminary July sales showed mid-teens growth year over year. That pace is even faster than the 13% reported for Q2. The company projected low double-digit sales growth for Q3 overall.
There is one small catch. Management flagged that Q3 EBITDA margins could dip slightly compared to Q2 due to project mix — meaning the blend of jobs in the pipeline may carry slightly lower margins. Still, the raised full-year guidance of 9–11% organic growth signals management's confidence in the outlook.
Stock Jumps, But Executives Sell Millions in Shares
The market cheered the results and sent the stock higher. But some insiders moved in the opposite direction. CEO John Engle sold 79,440 shares for roughly $28.5 million. Several other senior executives also trimmed their stakes over the past six months, according to Yahoo Finance.
Analysts flagged a note of caution too. Some estimates suggest Wesco's stock could be as much as 20% overvalued following the earnings beat, with net income of $209 million already priced into investor expectations. Whether the data center wave keeps growing will determine if that premium is justified.
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