CDW Corporation reported continued growth in its ecommerce business, fueled by strong demand from companies and institutions upgrading their tech systems.
CDW sells business technology products and services. Chair and CEO Christine Leahy said businesses of all sizes are investing in digital tools to work more efficiently and protect against cyber threats.
“We are seeing customers prioritize projects that modernize their operations,” she said.
CDW ecommerce sales in Q1
Ecommerce played a key role in CDW’s performance. Online sales channels remained strong across customer types, including companies, schools, health care providers, and government agencies. These digital platforms made it easier for buyers to quickly find and order the tools they need, especially as some organizations accelerated purchasing timelines due to economic uncertainty.
For the first quarter of 2025, CDW reported net sales of $5.87 billion, a 6.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Net income grew to $404 million, up 13.5% year over year. The company’s online ordering platform was a major driver of that growth, especially for fast-moving items like laptops, security software, and cloud services.
Leahy pointed to one recent success story: a commercial truck manufacturer needed to improve its security system for 25,000 users worldwide. CDW designed a cloud-based identity and access management system, helping the client upgrade quickly while cutting costs and increasing reliability.
While sales to government and education customers were softer due to budget timing issues, CDW said demand remained solid in the business and health care sectors. The company also continues to invest in areas like artificial intelligence and automation to improve the digital shopping experience and expand online service options.
Chief financial officer Albert Miralles noted that CDW managed to keep spending in line while continuing to return money to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.
“Our ecommerce strategy is helping us stay efficient and grow,” he said.
Looking ahead, CDW expects its broad mix of online tools and services to support continued growth, even in a cautious economy.
“We’re focused on being the easiest and most reliable tech partner for our customers,” Leahy said.
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