CDW Corporation

NasdaqGS:CDW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$13.4b

CDW Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

CDW has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.7%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 4.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.2% per year. CDW's return on equity is 42.2%, and it has net margins of 4.7%.

Key information

2.67%

Earnings growth rate

3.96%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth15.34%
Revenue growth rate1.16%
Return on equity42.15%
Net Margin4.70%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

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...
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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How CDW makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:CDW Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2622,9051,0773,2550
31 Dec 2522,4241,0673,2020
30 Sep 2522,0991,0513,0940
30 Jun 2521,8781,0773,0010
31 Mar 2521,3251,0872,9510
31 Dec 2420,9991,0782,9260
30 Sep 2420,8311,1102,8950
30 Jun 2420,9431,1092,9360
31 Mar 2421,1461,0902,9260
31 Dec 2321,3761,1042,9720
30 Sep 2321,7961,0952,9450
30 Jun 2322,3831,0782,9790
31 Mar 2322,9031,0942,9670
31 Dec 2223,7491,1152,9510
30 Sep 2223,8471,0432,8110
30 Jun 2222,9321,0112,5400
31 Mar 2221,9321,0062,3410
31 Dec 2120,8219892,1150
30 Sep 2120,2401,0122,0450
30 Jun 2119,6979382,0300
31 Mar 2118,9168531,9870
31 Dec 2018,4687892,0310
30 Sep 2018,0487361,9760
30 Jun 2018,2007441,9640
31 Mar 2018,4647521,9740
31 Dec 1918,0327371,9060
30 Sep 1917,5707111,8640
30 Jun 1917,0366931,8060
31 Mar 1916,5926691,7630
31 Dec 1816,2416431,7200
30 Sep 1815,9186791,6620
30 Jun 1815,4786241,6210
31 Mar 1815,1835921,6010
31 Dec 1714,8335231,5840
30 Sep 1714,5734321,5720
30 Jun 1714,3484281,5500
31 Mar 1714,1214051,5270
31 Dec 1613,6734251,5080
30 Sep 1613,9084111,4950
30 Jun 1613,7014361,4810
31 Mar 1613,3504261,4220
31 Dec 1512,9894031,3740
30 Sep 1512,6203661,3240
30 Jun 1512,3852701,2840

Quality Earnings: CDW has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CDW's current net profit margins (4.7%) are lower than last year (5.1%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CDW's earnings have grown by 2.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CDW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: CDW had negative earnings growth (-0.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electronic industry average (12.5%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst CDW's Return on Equity (42.15%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 10:49
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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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