Watsco (WSO)
NYSE:WSO
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WSO Stock Chart & Stats
$430.26
$0.22(0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$430.26
$0.22(0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$323.05 - $509.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.13K
Average Volume (3M)499.45K
Market Cap
$16.91B
Enterprise Value$17.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$733.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$478.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.7
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.68
Shares Outstanding34,944,443
10 Day Avg. Volume508,872
30 Day Avg. Volume499,452
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.14
Price to Book (P/B)4.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.76
P/FCF Ratio23.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.47
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$398.33Price Target Upside-7.42% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)12.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthAnalyst points to strong cash resources that provide flexibility to support dividend growth, quickly rebuild inventory when demand returns, and pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen the business.
Competitive StabilityAnalyst views the market's reaction to the acquisition as an overreaction because the deal does not change Watsco's core competitive position and the company's existing brands already compete with the acquired business.
Distributor Relationship SecurityAnalyst highlights that Carrier is unlikely to remove distribution from Watsco given Watsco's role as Carrier's largest distributor and Carrier's minority stake, which reduces downside risk to Carrier-related sales.
Bears Say
Demand WeaknessAnalyst notes that equipment demand remains weak amid affordability pressures, keeping volumes depressed and limiting top-line recovery.
Earnings And Margin RiskAnalyst remains cautious after repeated earnings misses and cites fading price and cost advantages, which increase risk to gross margins and constrain near-term profitability upside.
Local Competitive PressureAnalyst warns that losing a Carrier distribution asset combined with entry of a well-resourced competitor increases local competitive pressure and could pressure market share in affected territories.
Watsco News
WSO FAQ
What was Watsco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watsco lowest stock price was $323.05 and its highest was $509.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Watsco’s market cap?
Watsco’s market cap is $16.91B.
When is Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Watsco’s earnings last quarter?
Watsco released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.879 by -$0.199.
Is Watsco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watsco’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watsco pay dividends?
Watsco pays a Quarterly dividend of $3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.38%. See more information on Watsco dividends here
What is Watsco’s EPS estimate?
Watsco’s EPS estimate is 1.7.
How many shares outstanding does Watsco have?
Watsco has 34,944,443 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watsco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watsco reported an EPS of $1.68 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.879. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.175%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watsco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WSO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Watsco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$398.33 (-7.42% Downside)
$398.33 (-7.42% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WSO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Watsco
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies. The company distributes equipment comprising residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. It also offers parts, including replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. The company serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. As of December 31, 2021, it operated from 671 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as exports its products to Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
WSO Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong financial and operational achievements — sizable acquisitions, a 10% dividend increase, record Q4 cash flow, debt-free status, margin improvement (27.1% in Q4) and accelerating digital adoption (35% e-commerce, OnCallAir GMV $1.8B). Management acknowledged meaningful near-term weaknesses: a 17% decline in unit volumes for 2025, a 6% drop in aftermarket/replacement activity, international/commercial softness, and a soft start to 2026 (mid-single-digit declines in Jan/Feb). Leadership framed the situation as a transition from the recent multi-year volatility to a more normalized environment and highlighted ongoing margin and efficiency initiatives (pricing optimization, VCR purchasing, AI). Overall, the positives — cash generation, balance sheet strength, margin progress, digital traction and strategic investments — outweigh the near-term demand headwinds described.View all WSO earnings summariesWSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$398.33
▼(-7.42% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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