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About Watsco
Watsco is the largest heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products distributor in North America. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada (5% of sales) and Latin America (5% of sales). The company's customer base consists of more than 125,000 contractors that serve the replacement and new construction HVACR markets for residential and light commercial applications.
Ticker
$WSO
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Trading Companies and Distributors
Headquarters
Employees
7,258
ISIN
US9426222009
Website
Watsco Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$18B
35.98
$13.03
1.04
$11.10
2.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
$18B
Beta
1.04
52-week high
$556.92
52-week low
$418.31
Average daily volume
309K
Dividend rate
$11.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.281
Quick ratio
1.325
Long term debt to equity
11.217
Total debt to equity
14.887
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
82.33%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
775.73
Gross margin (TTM)
26.95%
Net profit margin (TTM)
6.98%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.88%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,040,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.41%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.81%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.98
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.325
Price to book
6.59
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.67
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
38.337
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.61%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1,223.26%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.37%
Forward dividend yield
2.56%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.92%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
0.28%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.39%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.63%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.09%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.24%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.46%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
16.73%
What the Analysts think about Watsco
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Watsco stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Watsco reported record-breaking third-quarter earnings in October 2023, with revenues reaching $2.13 billion, driven by improved productivity and operating efficiency. (gurufocus.com)
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share in July 2025, marking its 200th consecutive quarter of dividend payments, reflecting strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. (watsco.com)
Watsco completed the acquisition of Southern Ice Equipment Distributors in May 2025, expanding its presence in the food-service and commercial refrigeration markets in Sunbelt regions. (watsco.com)
Despite record sales, Watsco's gross profit margin declined to 25.8% in Q4 2024 from 27.4% in the same period the previous year, indicating potential pricing pressures or increased costs. (sec.gov)
The company's operating margin decreased to 6.7% in Q4 2024 from 8.7% in Q4 2023, suggesting challenges in maintaining profitability amid rising expenses. (sec.gov)
Watsco's net income attributable to shareholders dropped to $82.5 million in Q4 2024 from $137.7 million in Q4 2023, reflecting a significant decline in profitability. (sec.gov)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
Watsco Financial Performance
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Watsco Earnings Performance
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Watsco News
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Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
Accesswire·2 months ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Watsco, Inc. (WSO) and Encourages Stockholders to Learn More About the Investigation
Accesswire·2 months ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation
Accesswire·2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Watsco stock?
Watsco (WSO) has a market cap of $18B as of July 22, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Watsco stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Watsco (WSO) stock is 35.98 as of July 22, 2025.
Does Watsco stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Watsco (WSO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 22, 2025, the dividend rate is $11.1 and the yield is 2.56%. Watsco has a payout ratio of 82.33% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Watsco dividend payment date?
The next Watsco (WSO) dividend payment is scheduled for July 31, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Watsco?
Watsco (WSO) has a beta rating of 1.04. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.