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Why CDW Stock dropped -6.91% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$153.79 -6.91% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $152.25
CDW Corporation (CDW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (22% profit margin, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $19.23B
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As of 2026-11-03, CDW Corporation (NASDAQ: CDW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $153.79 (-6.91% 1D, market cap $19.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CDW ranks #105 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does CDW compare to W and CPNG in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CDW carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.4x, gross margin of 21.7%, and ROIC of 19.8%. By comparison, W (Wayfair Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.0%, cap $15.88B) and CPNG (Coupang Inc.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 125.9x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $25.83B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VIPS leads on earnings multiple (5.9x) while VIPS leads on capital efficiency (35.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CDW?
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Per CDW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001402057), CDW Corporation generated $22.42B in revenue (+6.8% YoY), $1.07B in net income, and $1.09B in free cash flow against $16.03B in total assets and $4.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (22% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $152.25 (-1.00%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 4.9% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CDW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CDW SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.9% FCF Margin ($1.09B FCF) & 21.7% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (49.8) create a -9 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$150.10+5.4% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$158.28+2.8% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$162.66-5.5% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B$153.79+7% Hist 90D α
72
Trajectory: C+ (64) → B (72)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CDW Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, CDW faces multiple-compression risk if 19.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 19.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($148.53) or 200D SMA ($133.62) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($163.48) toward Bear Floor ($126.11).
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Why CDW Stock dropped -6.91% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
CDW Corporation (CDW) dropped -6.91% to $153.79, trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($97.12 – $166.15). High-quality cash engine (22% profit margin, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($97.12 – $166.15) with RSI-14 at 49.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.9% around $153.79 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 21.7% gross margin and $1.1B annual free cash flow.
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CDW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +13.67%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $165.2H $165.2L $153.8C $153.8VOL 2.44M
RES: $168.0SUP: $137.2SMA50: $148.5SMA200: $133.6
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
12.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CDW)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #105 of 1011
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CDW vs. W, CPNG, CHWY, VIPS)
Industry: Catalog/Specialty Distribution (29 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CDW Corporation (CDW) ranks #105 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #101 by equity capitalization ($19.23B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VIPS leads on earnings valuation at 5.9x trailing P/E, while VIPS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 35.7% ROIC and 23.1% gross margin. CDW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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CDW Corporation | B | 72/100 | 19.4x | 21.7% | 19.8% | -6.91% | $19.23B | Benchmark Subject |
| W Wayfair Inc. | C- | 60/100 | — | 30.2% | 1.0% | -3.50% | $15.88B | /w-vs-cdw → |
| CPNG Coupang Inc. | D | 47/100 | 125.9x | 29.4% | 9.7% | -1.37% | $25.83B | /cpng-vs-cdw → |
| CHWY Chewy Inc. | C | 62/100 | 37.6x | 29.8% | 30.0% | +2.21% | $8.56B | /chwy-vs-cdw → |
| VIPS Vipshop Holdings Limited each representing two | C- | 61/100 | 5.9x | 23.1% | 35.7% | +1.10% | $6.19B | /vips-vs-cdw → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001402057In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CDW Corporation (CDW) reported GAAP revenue of $22.42B (+6.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $21.00B , and +4.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.07B, operating cash flow of $1.21B, and free cash flow of $1.09B (-5.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, CDW closed FY2025 with $16.03B in total assets against $4.62B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.33, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $22.42B | $1.07B | $1.21B | $1.09B | $16.03B | $4.62B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $21.00B | $1.08B | $1.28B | $1.15B | $14.68B | $5.61B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $21.38B | $1.10B | $1.60B | $636.8M | $25.65B | $6.00B |
3. CDW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CDW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, CDW Corporation (NASDAQ: CDW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $153.79 (-6.91% 1D, market cap $19.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CDW ranks #105 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CDW compare to W and CPNG in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CDW carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.4x, gross margin of 21.7%, and ROIC of 19.8%. By comparison, W (Wayfair Inc.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.0%, cap $15.88B) and CPNG (Coupang Inc.) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 125.9x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $25.83B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VIPS leads on earnings multiple (5.9x) while VIPS leads on capital efficiency (35.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CDW?
Per CDW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001402057), CDW Corporation generated $22.42B in revenue (+6.8% YoY), $1.07B in net income, and $1.09B in free cash flow against $16.03B in total assets and $4.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (22% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is CDW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CDW last traded at $153.79 (-6.91% on volume of 2,444,776 shares), positioning the stock +3.54% above its 50-day simple moving average ($148.53) and +15.10% above its 200-day simple moving average ($133.62). Across its 52-week range of $97.12 to $166.15, CDW sits at the 82.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.9% ($141.64 to $165.94).
CDW Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
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Why CDW Stock dropped -6.91% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (22% profit margin, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B)
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CDW — CDW Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CDW scores 76 out of 100, grading B+ under the verdict "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 (ROIC 19.8%; FCF yield 5.27%), Whale 13F Flow at 18/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 12/20 (Beta 0.9; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 3.33; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.77). The strongest pillar is whale/institutional flow, which is the largest contributor to the score; the weakest is macro regime fit, where the moderate beta of 0.9 and sector sensitivity limit the score. For a prospective investor, the rating points to a cash-generative business with supportive institutional positioning, offset by a leveraged balance sheet (Debt/Equity 1.77) and a sector-sensitive macro profile. Valuation is a tradeoff: the stock trades at 19.4x trailing earnings and 18x forward earnings, with an EV/EBITDA of 14, while the 52-week range of $97.12 to $166.15 places the current price of $165.2 near the top of that band. The rating is an analytical summary of the source data and is not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $22424.1M | $1655.6M | $1066.6M | N/A | $1088.1M | $618.7M | $4622.3M |
| FY 2024 | $20998.7M | $1651.3M | $1077.8M | N/A | $1154.7M | $503.5M | $5607.0M |
| FY 2023 | $21376.0M | $1680.9M | $1104.3M | N/A | $636.8M | N/A | $6002.4M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 21.7%, operating margin 7.4%, and net margin 4.8%, with ROIC of 19.8%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.33 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt/Equity is 1.77 per the RQD forensic pillar. Across the three reported periods, debt declined from $6002.4M (FY 2023) to $4622.3M (FY 2025), while reported revenue moved from $21376.0M to $22424.1M.
Open Questions
- What are CDW's specific revenue drivers and customer concentration, given that the business description is not provided?
- What is the basis for the EPS field reporting N/A in every period, and what are the reported diluted EPS figures?
- Does the AI services deal referenced in the news wire materially change revenue or margin trajectory, and what is its disclosed size?
- What is the composition of the institutional and insider flow underlying the whale and insider pillars, given that the holders section is empty?
- What drove the reduction in debt from FY 2023 to FY 2025, and what is the cash balance for FY 2023?
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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $194.94 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CDW (B+ • RQD 76/100) a Buy at $165.20?
Welcome to the CDW (CDW Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 76/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Catalog/Specialty Distribution. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.8% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $127.20 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $165.20 Pump the brakes on CDW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CDW, but look at what you are paying: 19.4x trailing P/E with 21.7% gross margins. Unless CDW Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $199.89 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $165.20 CDW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CDW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Catalog/Specialty Distribution and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $165.20 (52-wk range $97.12 - $166.15), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.