CDWTechnology · Information Technology ServicesThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering CDW Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $159 — -5.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CDW Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (35): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CDW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $150 → $148 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $123 → $150 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $170 → $171 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $123 → $145 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 27 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, CDW Corp. returned +21.5% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
CDW Corp. has a market value of $18.8B and an enterprise value of $24.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $23.5B. The latest quarter grew 10.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 4.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.32.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $860.2M, after $121.6M of capital spending.
CDW Corp. spent $847.6M on share buybacks and $324.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.9×; forward P/E: 12.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.69%, paying out 30% of earnings.
CDW Corp. employs 14,800 people — $1.6M of revenue per employee.
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CDW held its Q3 2026 earnings call on November 4, 2026. The excerpt identifies company executives and analysts participating but provides no results or discussion details.
Why it matters — The excerpt confirms the timing and participants of the quarterly call, but does not include information about CDW’s financial performance or outlook.
CDW reported record third-quarter performance, with demand for AI-ready infrastructure, data center modernization and cloud solutions driving double-digit sales and profit growth. The company raised its full-year outlook, citing healthy customer engagement, written orders exceeding invoicing and a growing backlog, especially in enterprise infrastructure.
Why it matters — The results and outlook update highlight demand trends and order activity across CDW’s infrastructure and cloud business.
CDW returned to the buy zone of its recent breakout after the IT services provider beat expectations for the third quarter.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and stock’s return to the buy zone are relevant updates for investors tracking CDW.
CDW reported third-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations, with revenue up 18% year over year amid strong enterprise AI adoption and broad-based demand. Margin pressure and rising expenses remained concerns.
Why it matters — The results show robust demand and revenue growth, while margin compression and higher expenses remain important factors for CDW watchers.
CDW reported third-quarter earnings of $3.26 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.92. Earnings were $2.71 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The report provides CDW watchers with an update on quarterly earnings relative to analyst estimates and the prior-year quarter.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering CDW Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $159, with estimates ranging from $148 to $171. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering CDW Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CDW Corp. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, CDW Corp. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -5.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CDW Corp. 67 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CDW Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CDW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $148 to $171 over the next 12 months.
CDW Corp. returned +21.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CDW Corporation is a multi-brand information technology solutions provider that serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company offers a broad portfolio that includes hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and digital experience solutions, along with related professional and managed services.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 4 Nov 2026): "CDW Corporation (CDW) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". CDW held its Q3 2026 earnings call on November 4, 2026. The excerpt identifies company executives and analysts participating but provides no results or discussion details.
CDW Corporation is a multi-brand information technology solutions provider that serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company offers a broad portfolio that includes hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and digital experience solutions, along with related professional and managed services. CDW supports organizations of different sizes by sourcing technology from major vendors and combining it with integration, deployment, and lifecycle support. Its business is organized around customer groups such as Commercial, Government, and Education, reflecting its focus on tailored IT environments. Based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, CDW plays a significant role in the enterprise technology supply chain by helping customers simplify technology procurement and manage complex IT operations.
CEO Ms. Christine A. Leahy J.D. · 14,800 employees · United States · https://www.cdw.com
