CDW Surges to 253rd in Daily Trading Volume Amid 10.2% Sales Jump and Strategic Dividend Payout

On August 6, 2025, CDW (CDW) rose 0.16% with a trading volume of $450 million, ranking 253rd in the day’s market activity. The company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, with net sales climbing 10.2% year-over-year to $5.98 billion, driven by strong demand for notebooks, software, and infrastructure solutions. Non-GAAP operating income rose 1.8% to $519.7 million, while non-GAAP net income per diluted share grew 3.9% to $2.60. A dividend of $0.625 per share was announced, payable on September 10, signaling confidence in capital returns.

Segment performance highlighted resilience across key markets. The Corporate segment saw a 17.6% sales increase, while Small Business grew 12.6%. The Public sector, though modestly up 2.2%, benefited from 24.1% growth in Healthcare and 2.7% in Government, partially offset by a 10.9% Education decline. International operations (UK and Canada) rose 11.6%. Gross profit margin dipped to 20.8% from 21.8%, pressured by hardware pricing and revenue mix shifts, but non-GAAP metrics showed margin stability.

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