NASDAQ$CDW
CDW Corp · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
CDW's financial performance reflected strong margins and execution, reinforcing the durability of its strategy.
CDW Corporation reported a decrease in net sales by 8.5% to $5,626.1 million, but an increase in gross profit by 1.1% to $1,181.5 million for the second quarter of 2023. Despite a decrease in operating and net income, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP net income increased, showcasing the company's financial discipline amid economic uncertainty.
- Net sales decreased by 8.5% compared to the second quarter of 2022, mainly driven by declines in the Corporate and Small Business segments and in the UK and Canada.
- Gross profit increased by 1.1% with gross profit margin rising to 21.0% due to higher product margin and a higher mix of netted down revenue.
- Operating income decreased by 5.3%, while non-GAAP operating income increased by 2.6%.
- Net income per diluted share decreased by 5.5%, but non-GAAP net income per diluted share increased by 3.2%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
CDW · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.63B
Revenue by segment
CDW · $5.63B total across 4 segments · Q2 2023
- Public$2.3B+2.3%40.8%
- Corporate$2.25B-15.6%39.9%
- Other (UK and Canada)$690M-7.0%12.3%
- Small Business$396M-20.8%7.0%
Forward guidance
CDW remains well-positioned to attain its target of exceeding US IT market growth by 200 to 300 basis points on a constant currency basis.
Tailwinds
- Continue laser focus on meeting the needs of more than 250,000 customers around the globe
- Remaining the partner of choice for more than 1,000 leading and emerging technology brands as the IT market continues to evolve.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
+1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
61%
31 / 51 earnings
Positive
+11.2%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.2% | -25.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +9.4% | +13.7% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -8.7% | -8.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +7.1% | +15.2% | +8.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.4% | -3.9% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -14.4% | -13.1% | -20.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.1% | -11.1% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -9.7% | -8.3% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.8% | +5.0% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.1% | +5.3% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +6.4% | +8.3% | +13.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.4% | -1.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.0% | +6.0% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.1% | -0.2% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.2% | -1.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.1% | -1.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.8% | -9.6% | -12.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.2% | -2.1% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.9% | +2.3% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.1% | -2.8% | -5.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.5% | +2.5% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.6% | +12.6% | +7.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.0% | -5.5% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.0% | -4.6% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.5% | -0.1% | -18.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.0% | +6.6% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.3% | -5.3% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.0% | +3.3% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.8% | +8.6% | +8.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.2% | +9.3% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.6% | +2.5% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.9% | +5.5% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.7% | -6.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.0% | +0.3% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.8% | +0.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.2% | -0.0% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.0% | +9.9% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.5% | +0.3% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.9% | +5.5% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
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