WESCO International (NYSE: WCC) reported earnings on Jan. 26. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), WESCO International beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue increased significantly and earnings per share increased significantly.

Gross margins increased, operating margins dropped, and net margins grew.

Revenue details
WESCO International tallied revenue of $1.59 billion. The 13 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated revenue of $1.53 billion. Sales were 19% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.33 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions.

EPS details
EPS came in at $1.12. The 16 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.97 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.12 for Q4 were 57% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.71 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Figures may be non-GAAP to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 20.6%, 30 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 5.8%, 50 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.4%, 80 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.52 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.90.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $6.49 billion. The average EPS estimate is $4.40.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on WESCO International is buy, with an average price target of $57.25.

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