CDW Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
CDW has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1.7%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 2.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.9% per year. CDW's return on equity is 44.2%, and it has net margins of 4.6%.
Key information
1.72%
Earnings growth rate
3.00%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.86% |
| Return on equity | 44.24% |
| Net Margin | 4.60% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
CDW: AI Infrastructure Bets And Margin Pressures Will Shape Returns
Analysts have raised the CDW fair value estimate from $123.00 to $148.00, reflecting updated price targets from multiple firms that cite solid Q2 readthroughs, resilient enterprise server demand, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary on CDW Recent Street research on CDW points to a mix of optimism and caution.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
CDW: A Balancing Act
Summary CDW shows EPS growth driven by top line gains and buybacks, but underlying quality is tempered by margin pressure and reliance on M&A. Despite a 50% rebound from spring lows, CDW trades at non-demanding multiples, yet leverage and persistent margin risks limit valuation appeal. Recent bolt-on acquisition of Lovelytics expands AI/data capabilities but is expected to have only an immaterial near-term financial impact. I remain cautious on CDW given modest organic growth, margin vulnerability, and leverage, preferring a wait-and-see stance despite tactical improvements. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 03
CDW: AI Infrastructure Demand And Q2 Execution Will Shape Future Earnings
The fair value estimate for CDW moves to $155.89 from $152.56, reflecting analysts' higher price targets up to $171 and expectations that resilient enterprise server demand and AI related infrastructure needs may support steadier revenue growth, even as margin and future P/E assumptions are slightly more conservative. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW highlights a mix of optimism around enterprise demand and AI related infrastructure, alongside caution on execution risk and valuation expectations.
Narrative Update • Aug 14
CDW: AI Infrastructure And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts now anchor CDW's fair value at $171, up $1, as they factor in higher expected revenue growth tied to AI and infrastructure demand, a modestly lower future P/E assumption of 17.77x, and adjustments to the discount rate and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW points to a clear tilt toward more positive views on the stock, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and upgrading ratings as they reassess AI and infrastructure related demand.Narrative Update • Jul 31
CDW: AI Infrastructure Demand And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
CDW's analyst fair value estimate has been lifted by $5 to $175 as analysts factor in higher assumed revenue growth, a slightly richer future P/E of about 19.7x, and supportive views on server and networking demand, partly offset by a modestly lower profit margin assumption and reduced discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CDW has leaned more positive, with several bullish analysts highlighting what they see as improving demand trends in servers, networking and AI related infrastructure.Narrative Update • Jul 16
CDW: AI Infrastructure Exposure And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
The analyst price target for CDW has been raised from $147.30 to about $152.56, with analysts pointing to stronger expected revenue growth, a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple, and ongoing interest in CDW's exposure to networking, storage, and AI related infrastructure demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW highlights a mix of optimism around AI and infrastructure exposure alongside some caution tied to valuation and past target cuts.Narrative Update • Jul 02
CDW: AI Server Demand And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for CDW to $170 from $142, citing what they see as resilient enterprise server demand tied to compute shortages, refresh cycles, and AI infrastructure, alongside expectations for improving order trends and earnings growth. Analyst Commentary on CDW Recent research updates on CDW highlight a turn in sentiment, with several bullish analysts pointing to what they see as resilient demand for enterprise servers and AI infrastructure as key supports for the stock.Narrative Update • Jun 18
CDW: AI Demand And Buybacks Will Support Future Stock Upside
CDW's analyst price target has been revised from about $195 to around $189, as analysts factor in slightly lower assumed revenue growth and a higher discount rate. This is partly offset by expectations for steadier profit margins and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jun 03
CDW: AI Backlog And Cost Savings Will Not Offset Margin Risks
CDW's analyst price target has been updated to $123 from $142, as analysts factor in more conservative assumptions on growth and valuation, while still pointing to potential upside linked to AI, modernization demand, and a solid order backlog. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CDW reflects a mix of optimism about AI and modernization demand alongside a reset in expectations around growth and valuation.Narrative Update • May 19
CDW: Buybacks And Software Services Mix Will Sustain Future Earnings Power
CDW's analyst price target has been reset lower from $167.40 to $147.30. This reflects a series of recent target cuts as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth assumptions, slightly adjusted profit margins and a reduced future P/E multiple.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.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 AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CDW makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 23,500 | 1,080 | 3,306 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 22,905 | 1,077 | 3,255 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 22,424 | 1,067 | 3,202 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 22,099 | 1,051 | 3,094 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 21,878 | 1,077 | 3,001 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 21,325 | 1,087 | 2,951 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 20,999 | 1,078 | 2,926 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 20,831 | 1,110 | 2,895 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 20,943 | 1,109 | 2,936 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 21,146 | 1,090 | 2,926 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 21,376 | 1,104 | 2,972 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 21,796 | 1,095 | 2,945 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 22,383 | 1,078 | 2,979 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 22,903 | 1,094 | 2,967 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 23,749 | 1,115 | 2,951 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 23,847 | 1,043 | 2,811 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 22,932 | 1,011 | 2,540 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 21,932 | 1,006 | 2,341 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 20,821 | 989 | 2,115 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 20,240 | 1,012 | 2,045 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 19,697 | 938 | 2,030 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 18,916 | 853 | 1,987 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 18,468 | 789 | 2,031 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 18,048 | 736 | 1,976 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 18,200 | 744 | 1,964 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 18,464 | 752 | 1,974 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 18,032 | 737 | 1,906 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 17,570 | 711 | 1,864 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 17,036 | 693 | 1,806 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 16,592 | 669 | 1,763 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 16,241 | 643 | 1,720 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 15,918 | 679 | 1,662 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 15,478 | 624 | 1,621 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 15,183 | 592 | 1,601 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 14,833 | 523 | 1,584 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 14,573 | 432 | 1,572 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 14,348 | 428 | 1,550 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 14,121 | 405 | 1,527 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 13,673 | 425 | 1,508 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 13,908 | 411 | 1,495 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 13,701 | 436 | 1,481 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 13,350 | 426 | 1,422 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 12,989 | 403 | 1,374 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 12,620 | 366 | 1,324 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CDW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CDW's current net profit margins (4.6%) are lower than last year (4.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CDW's earnings have grown by 1.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CDW's earnings growth over the past year (0.3%) is below its 5-year average (1.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CDW earnings growth over the past year (0.3%) did not outperform the Electronic industry 19%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst CDW's Return on Equity (44.24%) 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
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 21:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CDW Corporation is covered by 22 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jayson Noland | Baird |
| Dong Wang | Barclays |
| Benjamin Reitzes | Barclays |