Why is CDW Up Today?

CDW
$138.22
▲ +7.85% (+$10.85)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM ET

About CDW Corporation

CDW Corp is a multi-brand provider of information technology ("IT") solutions to small, medium, and large business, government, education, and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company's broad array of offerings ranges from discrete hardware and software ...

Sector: RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES
Market Cap: $20.84B
Forward P/E: 13.2
52-Week Range: $97.12 - $162.47
Employees: 15,100

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES sector is up 1.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES sector: +1.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

CDW is significantly outperforming the market (+7.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
CDW
This Stock
+7.85%
vs S&P 500: +7.67%
vs Nasdaq: +7.54%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CDW is expected to trade between:
$135.46 - $142.37

Key Level to Watch

$145.13 resistance
Watch for continuation above $138.22

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for CDW's 8% move

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM (-237 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.49
Put/Call Ratio
98.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 13,414
Put Volume: 6,618
Total: 20,032

Historical Context

CDW has moved more than 3.0% up on 21 occasions in the past year.

42.9%
Continuation Rate
9/21 times continued up
+0.28%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 11, 2026 (7.8%) → Next day: -1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CDW stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-CATALOG & MAIL-ORDER HOUSES sector is up 1.2% on average.

Is CDW stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CDW shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CDW stock price target?

CDW is currently trading at $138.22. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $135.46 - $142.37. See long-term price prediction →

Will CDW stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CDW's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $145.13 (resistance).

Is CDW stock oversold or overbought?

CDW's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 46.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for CDW stock?

CDW's 10-day momentum indicator is at -10.98. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is CDW outperforming or underperforming the market?

CDW (+7.85%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+7.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for CDW?

CDW's MACD (-2.82) is currently below the signal line (-0.83), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.1) is weak.

Is CDW in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CDW is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $144.08, 50-day SMA: $142.4.

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