WESCO International (NYSE: WCC) reported earnings on Oct. 18. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Sep. 30 (Q3), WESCO International missed estimates on revenues and met expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew and GAAP earnings per share expanded.

Margins grew across the board.

Revenue details
 WESCO International reported revenue of $1.66 billion. The 18 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected to see revenue of $1.73 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 4.8% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.58 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $1.25. The 20 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $1.24 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.25 for Q3 were 13% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.11 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 20.5%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 6.2%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.8%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.73 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.23.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $6.73 billion. The average EPS estimate is $4.65.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on WESCO International is outperform, with an average price target of $69.44.