Is ARW a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.2/100. It is ranked #221 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 73/100, Momentum 63/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ARW?

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 53.2 ranks it #221 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ARW in?

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $7.49 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does ARW pay a dividend?

ARW does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ARW's P/E ratio?

ARW has a trailing P/E ratio of 16.60x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is ARW?

ARW's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 11.2%. ROE: 7.2% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is ARW valued compared to peers?

ARW's value factor score is 73/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 16.6x, EV/EBITDA 11.3x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is ARW's debt level?

ARW's debt-to-equity ratio is 337%. Sector average: 72%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

ARW has a beta of 1.09, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 66/100.

Does ARW have high short interest?

ARW's short interest factor score is 19/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

ARW Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 53.2/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ARW	+0.48%	+8.46%	+13.03%	+43.57%	+63.62%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.55%	+4.86%	+12.69%	+43.93%	+34.10%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.78%	+7.87%	+16.93%	+37.54%	+59.82%	-	-	-

Metric	ARW	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	16.6x	-50%
EV/EBITDA	11.3x	+62%
Price / Book	1.2x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.8x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.5x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	13.0x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	16.6x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	14.2x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	141.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
FDP FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC	53	50	65	61	19.4x	5.1%	8.9%	2.3%	-10.3%	51.0x	$1.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.3x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	49.8x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.7x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-0.6%	-	-	-	-	-	4.3%	2.5%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	5.8%	9.8%	10.4%	19.8%	29.1%	23.0%	10.1%	1.1%	11.0%	9.9%	10.4%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.1%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

Net Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

-0.6%

4.3%

2.5%

0.5%

-0.3%

0.8%

ROE %

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

5.8%

9.8%

10.4%

19.8%

29.1%

23.0%

10.1%

1.1%

11.0%

9.9%

10.4%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$28.9B	$30.9B	$27.9B	$33.1B	$37.1B	$34.5B	$28.7B	$28.9B	$29.7B	$26.6B	$23.5B	$23.3B
	—	$27.4B	$24.6B	$29.0B	$32.3B	$30.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.2B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$4.1B	$4.8B	$4.2B	$3.2B	$3.3B	$3.7B	$3.4B	$3.1B	$3.0B
Gross Margin	11.2%	11.2%	11.8%	12.5%	13.0%	12.2%	11.1%	11.4%	12.5%	12.6%	13.4%	13.0%
	—	$2.4B	$2.2B	$2.4B	$2.6B	$2.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$189M	$190M	$186M	$154M	$159M	$156M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.7B	$2.8B	$2.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$703M	$822M	$769M	$1.5B	$2.1B	$1.6B	$895M	$108M	$1.2B	$946M	$877M	$824M
EBIT	$703M	$822M	$769M	$1.5B	$2.1B	$1.6B	$895M	$108M	$1.2B	$946M	$877M	$824M
EBITDA	$703M	$822M	$769M	$1.5B	$2.1B	$1.6B	$1.1B	$273M	$1.3B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$980M
Operating Margin	2.4%	2.7%	2.8%	4.4%	5.6%	4.5%	3.1%	0.4%	3.9%	3.6%	3.7%	3.5%
EBITDA Margin	2.4%	2.7%	2.8%	4.4%	5.6%	4.5%	3.8%	0.9%	4.5%	4.1%	4.3%	4.2%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$137M	$204M	$215M	$225M	$151M	$138M
	—	$718M	$489M	$1.2B	$34.4B	$31.8B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$148M	$96M	$255M	$449M	$326M	$173M	$88M	$188M	$287M	$191M	$192M
	$477M	$570M	$394M	$909M	$1.4B	$1.1B	$586M	-$200M	$722M	$407M	$525M	$500M
Net Margin	1.6%	1.8%	1.4%	2.8%	3.9%	3.2%	2.1%	-0.7%	2.4%	1.5%	2.2%	2.1%
	$11.03	$11.03	$7.36	$16.03	$22.01	$15.29	$7.49	$-2.44	$8.19	$4.54	$5.75	$5.26
Diluted EPS	$11.03	$10.93	$7.29	$15.84	$21.80	$15.10	$7.49	$-2.44	$8.19	$4.54	$5.75	$5.26
Weighted Avg Basic	—	52M	53M	56M	65M	72M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	52M	54M	57M	65M	73M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$28.9B

$30.9B

$27.9B

$33.1B

$37.1B

$34.5B

$28.7B

$28.9B

$29.7B

$26.6B

$23.5B

$23.3B

—

$27.4B

$24.6B

$29.0B

$32.3B

$30.3B

—

$3.2B

$3.5B

$3.3B

$4.1B

$4.8B

$4.2B

$3.2B

$3.3B

$3.7B

$3.4B

$3.1B

$3.0B

Gross Margin

11.2%

11.8%

12.5%

13.0%

12.2%

11.1%

11.4%

12.5%

12.6%

13.4%

13.0%

—

$2.4B

$2.2B

$2.4B

$2.6B

$2.4B

—

Depreciation

—

$189M

$190M

$186M

$154M

$159M

$156M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.7B

$2.8B

$2.6B

—

$703M

$822M

$769M

$1.5B

$2.1B

$1.6B

$895M

$108M

$1.2B

$946M

$877M

$824M

EBIT

$703M

$822M

$769M

$1.5B

$2.1B

$1.6B

$895M

$108M

$1.2B

$946M

$877M

$824M

EBITDA

$703M

$822M

$769M

$1.5B

$2.1B

$1.6B

$1.1B

$273M

$1.3B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$980M

Operating Margin

2.4%

2.7%

2.8%

4.4%

5.6%

4.5%

3.1%

0.4%

3.9%

3.6%

3.7%

3.5%

EBITDA Margin

2.4%

2.7%

2.8%

4.4%

5.6%

4.5%

3.8%

0.9%

4.5%

4.1%

4.3%

4.2%

—

$137M

$204M

$215M

$225M

$151M

$138M

—

$718M

$489M

$1.2B

$34.4B

$31.8B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$148M

$96M

$255M

$449M

$326M

$173M

$88M

$188M

$287M

$191M

$192M

$477M

$570M

$394M

$909M

$1.4B

$1.1B

$586M

-$200M

$722M

$407M

$525M

$500M

Net Margin

1.6%

1.8%

1.4%

2.8%

3.9%

3.2%

2.1%

-0.7%

2.4%

1.5%

2.2%

2.1%

$11.03

$7.36

$16.03

$22.01

$15.29

$7.49

$-2.44

$8.19

$4.54

$5.75

$5.26

Diluted EPS

$11.03

$10.93

$7.29

$15.84

$21.80

$15.10

$7.49

$-2.44

$8.19

$4.54

$5.75

$5.26

Weighted Avg Basic

—

52M

53M

56M

65M

72M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

52M

54M

57M

65M

73M

—

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. Do?

Arrow Electronics, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates in two segments, Global Components and Global Enterprise Computing Solutions. The Global Components segment markets and distributes semiconductor products and related services; passive, electro-mechanical, and interconnect products, including capacitors, resistors, potentiometers, power supplies, relays, switches, and connectors; and computing and memory products, as well as other products and services. The Global Enterprise Computing Solutions segment offers computing solutions, such as datacenter, cloud, security, and analytics solutions. This segment provides access to various services, including engineering and integration support, warehousing and logistics, marketing resources, and authorized hardware and software training. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, managed service providers, contract manufacturers, and other commercial customers. Arrow Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1935 and is based in Centennial, Colorado. ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO Sean J. Kerins and employs approximately 22,300 people, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. With a market capitalization of $7.5B, ARW is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ARW ranks #221 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. ranks #10 of 180 stocks, placing it in the top 10% of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ARW Stock Price and 52-Week Range

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) currently trades at $158.19. The stock gained $0.76 (0.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ARW is $162.61, which means the stock is currently trading -2.7% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $86.50, putting the stock 82.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 405K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is ARW Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) carries a value factor score of 73/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 16.60x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 50%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.19x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.27x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, ARW trades at 11.26x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 7.2%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 1.6% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. reports gross margins of 11.2%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 2.4% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 1.6%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 11.9% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

ARW Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 337.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 1.36x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.13B. Cash and equivalents stand at $214M.

ARW has a beta of 1.09, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. is 66/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. reported revenue of $28.93B and earnings per share (EPS) of $11.03. Net income for the quarter was $477M. Gross margin was 11.2%. Operating income came in at $703M.

In FY 2025, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. reported revenue of $30.85B and earnings per share (EPS) of $11.03. Net income for the quarter was $570M. Gross margin was 11.2%. Revenue grew 10.5% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $822M.

In Q3 2025, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. reported revenue of $7.71B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.11. Net income for the quarter was $109M. Gross margin was 10.8%. Revenue grew 13.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $179M.

In Q2 2025, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. reported revenue of $7.58B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.62. Net income for the quarter was $187M. Gross margin was 11.2%. Revenue grew 10.0% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $191M.

Over the past 8 quarters, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $6.89B to $28.93B. Investors analyzing ARW stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ARW Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Wholesale industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ARW Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) has a momentum factor score of 63/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 28/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 19/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

ARW vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) ranks #10 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ARW in the top decile of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing ARW against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ARW vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ARW Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ARW? — Investment Thesis Summary

ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 73/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Price momentum is positive at 63/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers. Low volatility (stability score 66/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC. (ARW) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 53.2/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ARW stock.

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