ARW

Based on Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Arrow Electronics do?

Arrow Electronics distributes electronic components — including semiconductors, connectors, and passive parts — and enterprise computing solutions such as cloud, datacenter, and security products. It serves manufacturers, resellers, and contract assemblers worldwide, acting as a supply chain intermediary between component producers and end-market builders.

Does ARW pay dividends?

Arrow Electronics does not pay a dividend. The company has historically directed capital toward acquisitions, buybacks, and working capital rather than income distributions. Investors focused on dividend income should consider this when evaluating ARW against peers.

When does ARW report earnings?

Arrow Electronics follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence. Specific upcoming report dates are not covered by our data source — check Arrow's investor relations page or a financial calendar for the most current schedule.

Is ARW a good stock to buy?

ARW carries a Below Average UQS Score, driven by Weak ratings on Quality, Moat, and Risk. The Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, which may interest contrarian investors. Whether that valuation discount is warranted or represents opportunity depends on how the underlying weaknesses resolve over time.

Is ARW overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, ARW is rated Attractive — meaning the stock does not appear expensive relative to its fundamentals. However, an attractive price alone does not offset the Weak Quality and Moat ratings that also characterize the current profile.

How does ARW compare to its competitors?

Arrow competes directly with Avnet in global component distribution and faces competition from TD SYNNEX and Insight Enterprises in enterprise IT solutions. All operate in a low-margin distribution environment. UQS Score comparisons across these peers are available to Pro members on each ticker's page.

What is ARW's market cap bracket?

Arrow Electronics is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps while remaining more sensitive to sector cycles than mega-cap technology peers.

Who founded Arrow Electronics?

Arrow Electronics was founded in 1935. Detailed founding history, including original founders, is widely available through the company's official corporate history and public records.

Is ARW a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, ARW's UQS profile raises caution. Weak scores on Quality, Moat, and Risk suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages and financial resilience typically associated with high-conviction long-term holdings. The Attractive Valuation may partially compensate, but quality fundamentals matter over extended horizons.

What is the main competitive advantage of Arrow Electronics?

Arrow's scale and global logistics network provide some operational advantages, but the UQS Moat pillar rates this as Weak — indicating the company does not demonstrate strong pricing power or structural barriers to competition. Distribution businesses broadly face substitution risk as manufacturers explore direct channels.

What sector does ARW belong to?

Arrow Electronics is classified in the Technology sector, specifically within electronic components and IT distribution. It serves as infrastructure for the broader technology supply chain rather than developing proprietary technology products itself.

Is ARW a growth stock or value stock?

With a Neutral Growth pillar and an Attractive Valuation pillar, ARW sits closer to the value end of the spectrum. It does not exhibit the accelerating revenue or earnings expansion typically associated with growth stocks, but its current price reflects a discounted valuation relative to fundamentals.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ARW.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Arrow Electronics, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Arrow Electronics, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.