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PC Connection Inc (CNXN)

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$65.78
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: CNXN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $76

1 Year Target Price $76

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$76Target price
Low$56.7
Current$65.78
high$76.74

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.83%
Avg. Invested days 50
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.68B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.01
1Y Target Price 76
Price to earnings Ratio 20.01
1Y Target Price 76
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.7
52 Weeks Range 56.70 - 76.74
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 56.70 - 76.74
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.91%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.3

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Profitability

Profit Margin 3.05%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.49%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.27%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.11%

Valuation

Trailing PE 20.01
Forward PE 19.16
Enterprise Value 1337974597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58
Enterprise Value 1337974597
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.71
Shares Outstanding 25397200
Shares Floating 11161578
Shares Outstanding 25397200
Shares Floating 11161578
Percent Insiders 56.69
Percent Institutions 43.87

Analyst Ratings

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Target Price 76
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PC Connection Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

PC Connection, Inc. was founded in 1982. Initially a catalog reseller of PC components, it has evolved into a solutions provider for businesses, government, and education. It went public in 1998.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Business Solutions: Provides IT solutions including hardware, software, and services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
  • MoreDirect: Focuses on serving larger enterprise customers with complex IT needs and customized solutions.
  • GovConnection: Serves federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions, with IT products and services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Tim McGrath is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, finance, operations, and technology.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Product Name 1: Hardware (PCs, servers, networking equipment): Resells hardware from major manufacturers. Market share is fragmented across many vendors and resellers. Competitors include CDW, Insight Enterprises, and large direct vendors like Dell and HP.
  • Product Name 2: Software (Operating systems, security software, productivity suites): Resells software licenses and subscriptions. Market share varies by software category. Competitors include SHI International, SoftwareONE and other VARs.
  • Product Name 3: Services (IT consulting, managed services, cloud solutions): Provides IT services to businesses. Market share is fragmented across regional and national providers. Competitors include Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, and smaller MSPs.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The IT solutions and services industry is competitive and constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity concerns. The industry is trending towards managed services and cloud-based solutions.

Positioning

PC Connection positions itself as a comprehensive IT solutions provider with a focus on customer service and technical expertise. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified customer base and ability to serve various market segments.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global IT spending market is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. PC Connection's TAM is the portion of this market focused on SMBs, enterprises, government, and education. They are positioned as a key reseller, focusing on providing the services and specific products that their customers need.

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Strengths

  • Diversified customer base
  • Strong relationships with vendors
  • Experienced sales and technical teams
  • Established brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on third-party vendors
  • Competitive pricing pressure
  • Relatively low profit margins
  • Inventory Management

Opportunities

  • Growth in cloud computing
  • Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Economic downturn
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Increased competition from direct vendors
  • Cybersecurity breaches

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CDW
  • Insight Enterprises
  • SHI International

Competitive Landscape

PC Connection competes with larger and smaller IT solutions providers. It differentiates itself through customer service and specialized solutions for specific industries.

Major Acquisitions

ValCom

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 69.3
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded PC Connection's presence in the K-12 education market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been moderate, driven by acquisitions and organic sales growth in key market segments.

Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by cloud adoption and cybersecurity demand.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding managed services offerings, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions to enhance capabilities.

Summary

PC Connection is a moderately strong IT solutions provider with a diverse customer base. Its strengths lie in vendor relationships and customer focus, but it faces challenges from pricing pressure and reliance on vendors. Growth opportunities exist in cloud and cybersecurity, but economic downturns and competition pose threats.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Reports
  • Company Website

Disclaimers:

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About PC Connection Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Merrimack, NH, United States
IPO Launch date 1998-03-04
President & CEO Mr. Timothy J. McGrath
Sector Technology
Industry Electronics & Computer Distribution
Full time employees 2580
Full time employees 2580

PC Connection, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides various information technology (IT) solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments, Enterprise Solutions, Business Solutions, and Public Sector Solutions. It offers IT solutions, including computer systems, data center solutions, software and peripheral equipment, networking communications, and other products and accessories; and portfolio of managed services and professional services, as well as provides services related to design, configuration, and implementation of IT solutions. The company markets its products and services through its websites comprising connection.com, connection.com/enterprise, connection.com/publicsector, cnxnhelix.com, and macconnection.com. It serves small to medium-sized businesses that include small office/home office customers; federal, state, and local government and educational institutions; enterprise customers; medium-to-large corporations through outbound inside and field sales; digital, web, and print media advertising; and targeted marketing program to specific customer populations. PC Connection, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.