Houston Wire & Cable (HWCC) Stock Analysis

What Houston Wire & Cable does

Operating across the United States through its subsidiaries, Houston Wire & Cable Company specializes in the distribution of electrical and mechanical wiring and cables, industrial fasteners, hardware, and related support services. Its extensive inventory features a wide array of wire and cable products, including continuous and interlocked armor cables; control, power, and electronic cables; flexible and portable cords; instrumentation and thermocouple cables; high-temperature and medium-voltage cables; as well as premise and category wiring and aluminum distribution cables. Beyond cables, the company provides steel and synthetic fiber rope slings, chains, shackles, general hardware, and corrosion-resistant items. Notably, it offers private-branded products like its proprietary LifeGuard cable, which is designed to be low-smoke and zero-halogen. These diverse products support maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities, large-scale projects within the utility, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, and various industrial applications. Key industries leveraging their offerings include communications, energy, engineering and construction, manufacturing, marine, mining, oilfield services, petrochemical, transportation, utilities, wastewater treatment, and food and beverage. Houston Wire & Cable Company was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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What is the ticker symbol for Houston Wire & Cable?

Houston Wire & Cable trades under the ticker HWCC on NASDAQ.

Which exchange is HWCC listed on?

HWCC is listed on NASDAQ.

What sector does Houston Wire & Cable operate in?

Houston Wire & Cable is classified in the Industrials sector (Industrial - Distribution industry).

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