CDW Corporation

NasdaqGS:CDW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$13.9b

CDW Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 5/6

CDW is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.29% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

2.3%

Dividend yield

4.6%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
Future Dividend Yield2.4%
Dividend Growth16.7%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio30%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article Nov 07

CDW's (NASDAQ:CDW) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

CDW Corporation ( NASDAQ:CDW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 07

CDW Corporation: A 20% Decline Could Be A Gift For Investors (Upgrade)

Summary CDW Corporation (CDW) shares have declined nearly 40% since last July, underperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Q1 2026 saw revenue up 9% YoY to $5.68B, but gross margins contracted, particularly in the Government segment, pressuring the stock post-earnings. Management maintained cautious 2026 guidance due to supply chain variability and memory constraints, despite broad-based segment growth. My free cash flow model indicates CDW trades at a 38% discount to fair value, with a long-term expected rate of return near 16%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 05

CDW: Positive Catalyst Watch And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their price targets on CDW by $10 and $4 to reflect updated views on growth and profitability, while still keeping the stock on a "positive catalyst watch" based on their current thesis. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on CDW highlight that, even with lower price targets, some major firms still see the stock as having potential catalysts tied to its execution and growth profile.
Narrative Update Apr 20

CDW: Positive Catalyst Watch And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power

The analyst price target for CDW has been trimmed, with recent cuts ranging from $4 to $20, as analysts cite more cautious views even while one firm has placed the stock on a "positive catalyst watch". Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW reflects a mix of more conservative price targets and pockets of constructive sentiment, with one major firm placing the shares on a positive catalyst watch despite the broader round of cuts.
Narrative Update Apr 06

CDW: Cloud Services Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power

CDW's analyst fair value estimate has been reset from $218.02 to $195.00 as analysts factor in lower published price targets from several major firms, alongside revisions to the discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around CDW has centered on revised price targets and rating changes, which have been incorporated into the updated fair value estimate.
Narrative Update Mar 23

CDW: Software And Services Mix Will Sustain Earnings Power Despite Lower Street Expectations

Analysts have trimmed CDW's fair value estimate from $180.60 to $167.40. This change reflects recent reductions in Street price targets and updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Mar 08

CDW: Recent Target Cuts Will Set Up A Future Contrarian Entry

The updated analyst price target for CDW reflects a modest reset in valuation assumptions, with a slightly lower forward P/E in light of recent target cuts from major banks that are focusing on more measured expectations for growth and profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research for CDW has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming their price targets and one major bank shifting to a more pessimistic stance.
Narrative Update Feb 21

CDW: Future Earnings Quality Concerns Will Present A Contrarian Opportunity

Our updated narrative on CDW reflects a reduced illustrative fair value estimate, moving from about $160 to roughly $142 per share, as analysts trim price targets and factor in higher discount rates and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, despite slightly stronger modeled revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW has tilted cautious, with multiple price target cuts and at least one downgrade contributing to a more muted sentiment around the shares.
Narrative Update Feb 07

CDW: Cloud Services Expansion Will Support Earnings Power After Recent Reset

Analysts trimmed their price targets on CDW by a few dollars to around US$218. This reflects slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a higher expected future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Jan 23

CDW: Software And Services Mix Will Support Earnings Power After Reset

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price targets on CDW, with our updated fair value estimate moving from about $234 to about $221. This reflects softer expected revenue growth, a higher discount rate, and revised P/E assumptions following recent target cuts and a downgrade.
Narrative Update Jan 09

CDW: Software And Services Mix Will Support Earnings Quality Despite Near-Term Headwinds

Analysts have trimmed their CDW price targets to about $170 from $200, citing softer than expected recent revenue, slightly lower implied Q4 revenue guidance, and an uncertain spending backdrop, partly offset by the potential long term benefit of a greater mix of higher margin software and services. Analyst Commentary Analysts are processing the lower price targets through the lens of near term execution risks versus longer term mix and margin potential.
Analysis Article Jan 01

A Look At The Fair Value Of CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:CDW)

Key Insights CDW's estimated fair value is US$160 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$136 share price...
Narrative Update Dec 24

CDW: Long-Term Software And Services Shift Will Support Stronger Future Margins

Analysts have nudged their price target on CDW slightly lower to about $181 from $182, citing near term revenue headwinds and an uncertain IT spending backdrop that temper, but do not erase, the long term benefit of the company’s gradual mix shift toward higher margin software and services. Analyst Commentary Research updates around the latest quarter point to a market that remains constructive on CDW’s long term positioning, yet increasingly cautious on the timing of growth and margin realization.
Narrative Update Dec 10

CDW: Long-Term Software And Services Mix Will Drive Stronger Margins

Analysts have reduced their price target on CDW by $30 to $170, reflecting near term caution around softer revenue trends and macro uncertainty, even as they acknowledge the company’s longer term shift in its business mix toward higher margin software and services. Analyst Commentary Analysts are parsing CDW’s latest results and guidance through the lens of a challenging macro backdrop, with differing views on how quickly the business can re-accelerate and justify a higher valuation.
Narrative Update Nov 26

CDW: Long-Term Margins Will Improve Despite Short-Term Spending Headwinds

Analysts have lowered their price target for CDW from $200 to $170, citing near-term headwinds from a softer spending environment and short-term impacts from the U.S. government shutdown. They also acknowledge CDW's potential long-term margin improvements through a shift toward higher-margin software and services.
Narrative Update Nov 12

CDW: Profit Margins Will Strengthen as Shift to Services Continues

Analysts have lowered their price target for CDW from $203.40 to $182.00 per share. This change reflects softer near-term revenue outlooks and macroeconomic headwinds, despite expectations for improving profit margins and a shift toward higher margin businesses.
Analysis Article Nov 07

CDW's (NASDAQ:CDW) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

CDW Corporation ( NASDAQ:CDW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...
Narrative Update Oct 29

Healthcare and Commercial Gains Will Drive Earnings Momentum Amid Education Weakness

Analysts have reduced their price target for CDW from $205 to $176, citing a balance of strength in the company’s Healthcare and Commercial segments, while ongoing weakness in Education continues to be a concern. Analyst Commentary Following the latest quarterly results, analysts have updated their perspectives on CDW's performance and outlook.
Narrative Update Sep 05

AI, Cloud And Cybersecurity Will Expand IT Horizons

Analysts maintained a cautious outlook on CDW due to ongoing weakness in the Education segment and unclear demand recovery timelines—despite strengths in Healthcare and Commercial divisions—resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $206.80. Analyst Commentary Mixed performance across business segments, with Healthcare and Commercial divisions showing strength while Education faces ongoing weakness.
Analysis Article Aug 28

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...
Analysis Article Jul 16

Is There Now An Opportunity In CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:CDW)?

CDW Corporation ( NASDAQ:CDW ) saw a significant share price rise of 20% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQGS...
Analysis Article Jun 30

CDW Corporation's (NASDAQ:CDW) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

CDW Corporation's ( NASDAQ:CDW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.5x might make it look like a sell right now...
Analysis Article Jun 14

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article May 14

We Think The Compensation For CDW Corporation's (NASDAQ:CDW) CEO Looks About Right

Key Insights CDW's Annual General Meeting to take place on 20th of May CEO Chris Leahy's total compensation includes...
Analysis Article May 11

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.625

CDW Corporation ( NASDAQ:CDW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.625 per share on the 10th of June. This...
Seeking Alpha Apr 22

CDW Corporation: A Turnaround Could Be Taking Shape

Summary CDW Corporation faced eight quarters of revenue decline due to inflation and tech complexity but posted positive growth in Q4 2024, driven by cloud and healthcare solutions. Despite a 40% share price drop since April 2024, CDW's diverse portfolio and high ROE remain strong, outperforming sector averages. The company's 2025 revenue growth is expected to outpace the U.S. IT market by 200-300 basis points, although tariffs on Chinese imports pose a significant risk. Investors should await the May earnings call for clarity on tariff impacts before making long-term investment decisions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 09

CDW Corp: Rating Upgrade As Growth Has Seen Positive Inflection

Summary CDW Corp.'s 4Q24 results show a return to y/y revenue growth, driven by a 4% increase in hardware sales, marking a key growth inflection point. The recovery in enterprise hardware demand, along with strong growth in cloud and security services, should drive significant revenue and earnings growth for CDW. CDW's operating leverage is set to improve, with revenue growth carrying high incremental margins due to mostly fixed costs and a lower cost structure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 05

CDW Corp.: Rating Downgrade On Uncertain Timing Of Growth Recovery

Summary CDW's 3Q24 results were disappointing, with revenue declining and guidance lowered. The company's heavy exposure to hardware, which is facing weaker demand, is a headwind. As the market focuses on near-term growth, CDW's valuation could face significant downside pressure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 28

CDW Corp: An Underappreciated Technology Reseller

Summary CDW Corp. is a leading IT solutions provider with a market cap of ~$30B, offering hardware, software, and services to over 250,000 customers. CDW's unique position as a neutral third-party solutions provider creates win-win relationships with both customers and vendors, driving significant value. The company has demonstrated superior financial performance, with revenue growth outpacing the overall IT market and high incremental returns on capital. Despite recent growth challenges, CDW and peer NSIT are poised for long-term success, potentially doubling investments over the next five years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative Aug 20

Critical Shifts And Market Adaptations Position The Company For Enhanced Growth And Margin Improvement

CDW's strategic focus on advanced technology solutions and diversification across sectors hints at robust revenue and growth potential.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CDW's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CDW's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

CDW Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CDW dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CDW)2.3%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Electronic)0.8%
Analyst forecast (CDW) (up to 3 years)2.4%

Notable Dividend: CDW's dividend (2.29%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).

High Dividend: CDW's dividend (2.29%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (30.4%), CDW's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (29.9%), CDW's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 19:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

CDW Corporation is covered by 21 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jayson NolandBaird
Dong WangBarclays
Benjamin ReitzesBarclays