PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
CNXN price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedCNXN is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $89.32
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $55.83–$95.22
- Market cap
- $2.25B
- From 52-week high
- -6.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 25.2M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #121 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
PC Connection, Inc. is a technology distributor and solutions provider that sells computers, software, peripherals, and IT services to business, government, and education customers. The company operates primarily in the United States through direct sales channels and serves customers across North America.
CNXN currently ranks #121 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 6 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $2.25B
- P/E (trailing)
- 23x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $2.99B
- Net margin
- 3.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.96
- Gross margin
- 18.4%
- Debt / equity
- 0.01
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 7.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 25.2M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 51 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $85.35
- 200-day average
- $70.91
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.75 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 0.84%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 2
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-11
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-28
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-28 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+26.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+24.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+5.8%)
2025-09 ▼ miss (-3.0%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+6.6%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+42.9%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-13.3%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-3.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Consensus price target
- $83
- Target vs last price
- -7.1%
What our data shows for CNXN
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CNXN, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $55.83–$95.22.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 51.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CNXN
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CNXN news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CNXN is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- A Look at PC Connection Inc (CNXN) After 3.0% Decline -- GF Value $72.72 vs Price $86.60 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: PC Connection Inc trades at a price that exceeds its estimated intrinsic value according to GuruFocus analysis, which aligns with TickrTrends' current overvalued assessment. The stock has experienced recent downward price movement despite maintaining a valuation premium to its calculated fundamental worth. For investors focused on valuation metrics, monitoring whether CNXN's price moves closer to its estimated fair value range would be relevant to reassessing the current overvaluation designation. - PC Connection: A Better Business Quarter Leaves Little Valuation Room (NASDAQ:CNXN) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-21)
TickrTrends take: PC Connection reported improved quarterly business performance, yet the company's current valuation leaves limited upside potential according to TickrTrends' assessment of fair value. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the question becomes whether the operational improvements can sustain momentum or whether the fairly valued status will persist as earnings expectations stabilize. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether future quarters demonstrate acceleration beyond current performance levels or if the fair value designation adequately reflects the company's growth trajectory in the Technology sector. - Is PC Connection Inc (CNXN) Overvalued After 3.5% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-08-26)
TickrTrends take: PC Connection Inc operates in the Technology sector where valuation multiples can shift rapidly based on earnings growth and market sentiment. TickrTrends currently rates CNXN as overvalued, which aligns with the article's assessment and suggests the recent rally may not have been justified by underlying fundamentals. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's earnings growth can catch up to its current price level, as this divergence between price and fundamental value typically determines whether overvaluation persists or corrects.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CNXN show a shift in momentum this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from the overbought zone into neutral territory. Despite this moderation in technical conditions, the stock maintains an overvalued assessment based on current valuation metrics. The movement suggests a potential easing of near-term buying pressure in the technology sector name.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CNXN show the 50/200-day trend state improved from mixed to uptrend this week, while the stock's sector discount rank declined from 142 to 155, indicating it is becoming less attractively valued relative to other Technology sector companies. The valuation verdict shifted from Fairly valued to Overvalued.
- 2026-09-21 — CNXN's technical indicators showed shifts this week within a fairly valued context. The 50/200-day trend state moved from uptrend to mixed, while the Relative Strength Index zone transitioned from neutral to overbought. These changes suggest a moderation in the stock's momentum trajectory compared to the prior week.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CNXN stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CNXN is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CNXN's TickrTrends verdict?
CNXN's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CNXN compare to other Technology stocks?
CNXN ranks #121 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CNXN overbought or oversold?
CNXN's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does CNXN pay a dividend?
Yes. CNXN paid $0.75 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 0.84% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 2 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-11.
When does CNXN report earnings next?
CNXN's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-28 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does CNXN usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CNXN beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
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