Wesco Q1 sales jump 13.8% on data center demand; $1.5B refinancing to cut interest costs

Filed April 30, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q May 1, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Issued $1.5B in senior notes (5.25% 2031, 5.50% 2034) to redeem higher-cost 7.25% 2028 notes in June 2026, expected to generate substantial net income, EPS, and cash flow benefits by lowering interest expense and extending maturities to 2029.

  MD&A: Liquidity and Capital Resources verify on EDGAR →
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  Q1 2026 sales grew 13.8% YoY to $6.1B (12.3% organic), driven by 21% volume growth in CSS data center solutions. Adjusted EPS jumped 52% to $3.37 from $2.21, reflecting improved gross margin and operating leverage.

  MD&A: Results of Operations verify on EDGAR →
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  CSS segment sales accelerated to 23.9% growth (21.9% organic) in Q1 2026 versus 17.3% in Q1 2025, sustained by AI-driven data center infrastructure demand and security solutions volume.

  MD&A: Segment Results verify on EDGAR →