WCC
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WESCO International Inc. (WCC) closed at $250.02 as of 2026-03-20, trading 46.9% above its 200-week moving average of $170.24. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 50.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.67 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1353 weeks of data, WCC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 37 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -3.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $12.2 billion, WCC is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 12.9%. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
Over the past 26 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WCC would have grown to $2786, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.7% vs 7.8% for the index — confirming WCC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WCC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WCC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying WCC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.4% after 12 months (median -6.0%), compared to +7.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 38% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +4.9% vs +18.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WCC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WCC has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +-3.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Oct 2003 | 184 | 61.6% | +8.3% | +3120.9% |
| Nov 2007 | Apr 2010 | 127 | 74.7% | -60.6% | +512.8% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 20 | 16.3% | +58.9% | +613.4% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 6.6% | +69.5% | +616.8% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 5 | 3.1% | -43.0% | +287.1% |
| Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | 6 | 1.2% | -27.2% | +277.9% |
| Jun 2015 | Nov 2016 | 74 | 47.4% | -23.7% | +273.3% |
| Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | 3 | 3.4% | -5.4% | +275.9% |
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 | 3 | 1.4% | -6.3% | +275.9% |
| Apr 2017 | Dec 2017 | 36 | 25.6% | -5.1% | +294.3% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 5 | 4.9% | -17.1% | +305.1% |
| Mar 2018 | Aug 2018 | 22 | 7.6% | -15.4% | +327.0% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 2 | 4.4% | -20.3% | +343.9% |
| Oct 2018 | Dec 2019 | 64 | 25.1% | -23.0% | +335.7% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 42 | 69.1% | +53.5% | +361.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 5.8% | N/A | +85.2% |
| Average | 37 | — | +-3.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WCC below its 200-week moving average?
No. WESCO International Inc. (WCC) is currently 46.9% above its 200-week moving average of $170.24. It would need to fall to $170.24 to cross below the line.
What is WCC's 200-week moving average price?
WESCO International Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $170.24 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WCC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WCC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -3.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 37 weeks on average.
Is WCC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WCC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 47. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 12.9%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WCC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26 years, $100 invested in WCC would have grown to $2786, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. That's 13.7% annualized vs 7.8% for the index. WCC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WCC pay a dividend?
Yes. WESCO International Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 80.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20