CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$191.59 +2.86 (+1.52%)

As of 01/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

CDW - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
5

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CDW in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CDW.

Consensus Price Target

$239.33
24.92% Upside

According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CDW, the average price target is $239.33. The highest price target for CDW is $300.00, while the lowest price target for CDW is $193.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.92% from the current price of $191.59.

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CDW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$239.33	$241.75	$255.00	$213.20
Forecasted Upside	24.92% Upside	37.70% Upside	16.35% Upside	-5.16% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CDW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CDW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CDW Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CDW	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.56	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.92% Upside	53.91% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CDW News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/7/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$233.00 ➝ $220.00	+22.71%
12/16/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$190.00 ➝ $193.00	+9.62%
11/15/2024	Redburn Atlantic 5 of 5 stars	H. Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$230.00	+27.23%
10/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$229.00 ➝ $201.00	+6.03%
10/28/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$260.00 ➝ $235.00	+8.29%
10/1/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Merchant Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$250.00 ➝ $245.00	+8.26%
7/17/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $260.00	+9.35%
6/7/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Housum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$270.00	+21.73%
3/22/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $300.00	+17.55%
8/3/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+11.68%
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5/4/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$200.00 ➝ $185.00	+13.06%
5/4/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$195.00 ➝ $190.00	+15.17%

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Should I Buy CDW Stock? CDW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CDW pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CDW
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CDW Co.:

CDW Co. has recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.625 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase indicates a strong financial position and a dividend yield of approximately 1.32%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading at $188.70, which is significantly lower than its 52-week high of $263.37. This may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential upside as the stock could rebound towards its previous highs.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for CDW Co., with an average price target of $239.33. This suggests that there is optimism about the company's future performance and potential for price appreciation.
CDW Co. reported a return on equity of 58.31%, indicating efficient management and strong profitability relative to shareholder equity. High return on equity is often a sign of a well-managed company that can generate substantial profits.
The company operates in the information technology sector, which continues to grow as businesses increasingly rely on technology solutions. This positions CDW Co. well to benefit from ongoing digital transformation trends across various industries.

CDW
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CDW Co. for these reasons:

CDW Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63, which missed analysts' expectations of $2.68. This shortfall may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future earnings targets.
The company's revenue for the last quarter was $5.52 billion, falling short of the expected $5.72 billion, indicating potential challenges in maintaining sales growth. A decline in revenue can signal underlying issues in demand or competition.
Citigroup downgraded CDW Co. from a "buy" to a "neutral" rating, which may reflect a more cautious outlook on the stock's performance. Such downgrades can influence investor sentiment negatively.
Barclays reduced its price target for CDW Co. from $229.00 to $201.00, suggesting that analysts are adjusting their expectations downward, which could indicate potential headwinds for the stock.
The stock has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39, which may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability. High levels of debt can increase risk, especially in volatile market conditions.

CDW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CDW is $239.33, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $193.00.
: 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CDW in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CDW shares.
: According to analysts, CDW's stock has a predicted upside of 24.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CDW's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: CDW has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Redburn Atlantic, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CDW less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for CDW is 2.56 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how CDW compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:CDW) was last updated on 1/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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CDW (CDW) Stock Forecast & Price Target