Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated May 1, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of May 7, 2026, CDW Corporation (CDW) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $162.40, based on estimates from 18 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $109.00, this represents a potential upside of +49.0%. The company has a market capitalization of $14.06B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $141.00 to a high of $185.00, representing a 27% spread in expectations. The median target of $162.00 aligns closely with the consensus average.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 11 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,7 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, CDW trades at a trailing P/E of 13.5x and forward P/E of 10.4x. The forward PEG ratio of 1.26 indicates reasonable valuation for growth. Analysts expect EPS to grow +28.9% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $129.93, with bear and bull scenarios of $84.44 and $167.44 respectively. Model confidence stands at 57/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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The consensus Wall Street price target for CDW is $162.4, representing 49.0% upside from the current price of $109. With 18 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
CDW has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 11 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $162.4 implies 49.0% upside from current levels.
With a forward P/E of 10.3555x, CDW trades at a relatively low valuation. The consensus target of $162.4 implies 49.0% appreciation, suggesting meaningful undervaluation.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $185 for CDW, while the most conservative target is $141. The consensus of $162.4 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $167 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
CDW is well covered by analysts, with 18 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 1 have Strong Buy ratings, 10 have Buy ratings, 7 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month CDW stock forecast based on 18 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $162.4, with estimates ranging from $141 (bear case) to $185 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $130, with bear/bull scenarios of $84/$167.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates CDW's fair value at $130 (base case), with a bear case of $84 and bull case of $167. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 57/100.
CDW trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10.4x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 13.5x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on CDW, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $162.4 price target (49.0% upside). 11 of 18 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
CDW analyst price targets range from $141 to $185, a 27% moderate spread showing some variance in outlooks. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $162.4 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $84-$167 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.