CDW Corporation (CDW)
CDW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering CDW Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $155.89 — +14.1% versus the last price of $136.67. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CDW historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in CDW.
CDW annual returns by year
Congress trading in CDW
7 members of Congress have disclosed trading CDW — 9 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $637,500. Most recent disclosure: May 19, 2026.
See who in Congress traded CDW →Insider activity in CDW
CDW's own executives and directors have made 2 open-market purchases ($2.5M) and 1 sale ($3.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 7, 2026.
| Aug 7, 2026 | Connelly Elizabeth H. | See Remarks | Sell | $3.7M |
| May 27, 2026 | Nelms David W | Director | Buy | $2.0M |
| May 18, 2026 | Leahy Christine A | See Remarks | Buy | $499,398 |
About CDW Corporation
CDW Corporation provides information technology (IT) solutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Commercial, Government, and Education. The company offers discrete hardware and software products and services, as well as integrated IT solutions, including on-premise and cloud capabilities across hybrid infrastructure, digital experience, and security. It also provides hardware products comprising notebooks/mobile devices, tablets, network communications, collaboration hardware, data storage and servers, desktop computers, and other hardware; and software products, such as cloud solutions, software assurance, application suites, security, virtualization, collaboration and productivity applications, operating systems, and network management. In addition, the company offers advisory and design, software development, implementation, and managed services, as well as warranties. It serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers. The company was formerly known as CDW Computer Centers, Inc. and changed its name to CDW Corporation in June 2003. CDW Corporation was founded in 1984 and is based in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
CDW Key Statistics
CDW in plain English
- P/E ratio (16.3) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CDW's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (44.01%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (4.60%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.86%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CDW stock: frequently asked questions
What is CDW Corporation's stock price today?
CDW Corporation (CDW) last traded at $136.67 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $97.12 and $171.55.
Is CDW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CDW is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $155.89 — about +14.1% versus the current price of $136.67. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CDW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in CDW Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,453 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 245%, or 13.2% per year.
Does CDW pay a dividend?
Yes. CDW Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.86% per year at today's share price.
What is CDW's P/E ratio?
CDW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.3, and 11.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CDW stock?
Yes — 7 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CDW under the STOCK Act, totaling 9 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $637,500.
What is CDW Corporation's ticker symbol?
CDW Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CDW on the NASDAQ.
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