** Power distribution co WESCO International Inc's shares
WCC.N climb 7.6% to $164.8% to hit record-high levels
** Co reports Q4 adj. earnings of $4.13/shr vs analysts'
estimates of $3.79/shr, as per Refinitiv data
** "Strong seasonal fourth-quarter growth was driven by
secular demand trends, continued share gains and the start of
supply chain pressures easing" - CEO John Engel
** Co also reports quarterly rev. of $5.6 bln, beating
analysts estimates of $5.37 bln
** WCC beats EPS estimates for eight consistent quarters,
and revenue estimates for seven out of eight
** Shares of WCC gained 31.6% YTD compared to a 4.8% decline
in 2022
(Reporting by Shristi Achar A in Bengaluru)
((Shristi.AcharA@thomsonreuters.com;))