CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Corporate, Small Business, and Public. The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. It also provides hardware products comprising notebooks/mobile devices, tablets, network communications, collaboration hardware, data storage and servers, desktop computers, and other hardware; and software products, such as cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, collaboration and productivity applications, operating systems, and network management. In addition, the company offers advisory and design, software development, implementation, and managed services, as well as warranties. It serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers. The company was formerly known as CDW Computer Centers, Inc. and changed its name to CDW Corporation in June 2003. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Market Headwinds | CDW faces challenges amid shifting IT demand, with analysts revising earnings expectations downward as the company navigates extended sales cycles and pricing pressures. |
Financial Performance | Explore CDW's recent financial results, including missed Q3 2024 expectations and a weak gross profit margin of 22.09%, despite $20.83 billion in annual revenue. |
Strategic Positioning | Delve into CDW's market position, backed by a diverse product portfolio and strong customer relationships, as it adapts to evolving industry trends and technological shifts. |
Future Outlook | Analysts project EPS growth from $9.36 in FY2024 to $10.08 in FY2025, with price targets ranging from $201 to $229, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing challenges. |
Metrics to compare | CDW | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Technology sector companies | Relationship RelationshipCDWPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 22.9x | 14.2x | 11.4x | |
PEG Ratio | 28.96 | −0.81 | 0.01 | |
Price/Book | 10.7x | 2.9x | 2.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 1.2x | 1.0x | 2.0x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 11.1% | 3.9% | 25.2% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 0.4% | 6.6% | Unlock |