Wesco reports Q3 adjusted EPS $4.49, consensus $3.88

Reports Q3 revenue $5.64B, consensus $5.65B. “We generated very strong free cash flow of $357 million, or 143% of adjusted net income, in the third quarter highlighting the strength of our B2B distribution business model. Over the past two years, global supply chain constraints required us to invest in inventory to service our customers. With supply chains healing, we are focused on reducing our inventory and returning to strong and consistent free cash flow generation. We saw this in the third quarter as we again reduced inventories and paid down debt, as well as bought back stock. Our financial leverage now stands at 2.7x, below the mid-point of our target range, and at the lowest level since the Anixter acquisition in June 2020. We expect our strong free cash flow generation to continue, and we remain in an excellent position to use that cash to invest in above market growth and increase return of capital to shareholders” said John Engel, chairman, president and CEO.