Why CDW’s upcoming Q2 report is drawing fresh attention

CDW (CDW) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its second quarter 2026 results, with expectations for high single digit EPS growth supported by AI driven demand and a solid backlog.

Management also points to growing momentum in professional and managed services, which are expected to add more recurring revenue over time. That mix shift is an important part of how many investors are now thinking about CDW stock.

CDW’s share price has climbed 10.7% over the past month and 35.5% over the last 90 days to around US$147.70, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 8.9%, which suggests short term momentum has picked up even as longer term returns remain under pressure.

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Bulls see CDW’s AI exposure and rising services mix as justification for the sharp rerating. Bears point to the weaker 1 year and multi year returns as a warning. Which side does the current valuation actually support next?

Most Popular Narrative: 3.2% Undervalued

CDW’s most widely followed narrative points to a fair value of about $152.56, only modestly above the last close at $147.70, which keeps the valuation debate tight.

Expansion of CDW's software, professional, and managed services capabilities, now core to both strategy and recent M&A focus, continues to elevate recurring revenue and expand margins, supporting resilient long-term earnings growth.

Want to see what is baked into that earnings power story? The narrative leans heavily on gradual revenue gains, firmer margins, and a richer future earnings multiple. The exact mix of those moving parts may surprise you.

Result: Fair Value of $152.56 (UNDERVALUED)

However, CDW’s story can change quickly if education and government funding weakens further, or if lower margin hardware deals continue to pressure overall profitability.

Next Steps

With sentiment on CDW clearly mixed, this is a good time to review the underlying data, pressure test the thesis yourself and weigh 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign

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