CDW maintained its outlook as services and AI demand supported Q3 growth

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What changed

The analysis highlighted services as an increasingly important growth contributor, AI workstations as a small-business growth driver, and continued AI integration across offerings. Management also maintained its outlook despite the federal shutdown.

Guidance delta

Management maintained its outlook; the federal government shutdown was incorporated into Q4 guidance, with sales timing shifts expected rather than permanent loss.

Key takeaways

• Management described Q3 net sales growth of 4% year over year to $5.7 billion, with gross profit up 5% and non-GAAP EPS up 3%.
• Services revenue grew 9% and reached 9% of total revenue, led by professional and managed services.
• Management said the federal shutdown was reflected in Q4 guidance and expected timing shifts rather than permanent lost sales.
• AI workstations, cloud, and security solutions were highlighted as demand drivers, while capital allocation included a dividend increase and share repurchases.

Management priorities

• Embed AI across product and service offerings.
• Expand professional and managed services.
• Evaluate strategic M&A aligned with the three-part growth strategy.
• Execute in the UK and Canada while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.