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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 - $494.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.13K
Average Volume (3M)331.61K
Market Cap
$15.79B
Enterprise Value$14.16K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$592.68M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$476.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.9
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
4.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.06
Shares Outstanding35,016,650
10 Day Avg. Volume292,542
30 Day Avg. Volume331,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.37
Price to Book (P/B)4.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.76
P/FCF Ratio23.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$433.00Price Target Upside0.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)12.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetWatsco's low leverage and materially strengthened equity provide durable financial flexibility. A conservative balance sheet supports capital allocation for dividends, bolt-on M&A and tech investment, and reduces refinancing risk during cyclical HVAC demand downturns, helping preserve long-term optionality.
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistent high free cash flow that closely tracks net income underpins shareholder returns and strategic reinvestment. Reliable FCF funds dividends, share issuance for acquisitions and tech spending without heavy external borrowing, cushioning the business against working-capital swings or seasonal cycles.
Digital & Platform MomentumRapid adoption of e-commerce and the OnCallAir platform creates a durable competitive advantage: higher margin, lower cost-to-serve transactions and deeper contractor engagement. Platform scale supports cross-selling, data-driven pricing, and long-term structural share gains versus traditional distributers.
Bears Say
Working-Capital VolatilityLarge inventory builds tied to product transitions and seasonal stocking create recurring cash-flow volatility despite strong FCF. Elevated inventory risks obsolescence with refrigerant transitions and ties up capital that would otherwise fund returns or acquisitions, making cash generation lumpy across quarters.
Unit-Volume Pressure & Growth NormalizationWatsco appears to be in a more mature phase: unit volumes pressured and margins/returns have normalized from 2022–23 peaks. Slower organic expansion constrains long-run earnings leverage and increases reliance on digital adoption and acquisitions to sustainably drive growth and maintain ROIC.
OEM Price/Tariff & Channel Visibility RiskUncertainty around OEM price actions, tariffs and limited sightlines into downstream contractor inventories can depress demand and margin cadence. These structural supply-chain and pricing risks make revenue and margin planning harder and could pressure sell-through if manufacturers or contractors react defensively.
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WSO FAQ
What was Watsco Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watsco Inc lowest stock price was $323.05 and its highest was $494.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Watsco Inc’s market cap?
Watsco Inc’s market cap is $15.79B.
When is Watsco Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watsco Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Watsco Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Watsco Inc released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.693 by $0.177.
Is Watsco Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watsco Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Watsco Inc pay dividends?
Watsco Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $3.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.38%. See more information on Watsco Inc dividends here
What is Watsco Inc’s EPS estimate?
Watsco Inc’s EPS estimate is 4.42.
How many shares outstanding does Watsco Inc have?
Watsco Inc has 35,016,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watsco Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watsco Inc reported an EPS of $1.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.693. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.025%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watsco Inc?
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$433.00 (0.64% Upside)
$433.00 (0.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WSO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 843.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Watsco Inc
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also offers parts comprising 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. It serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
WSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$433.00
▲(0.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.37% Insiders
34.93% Mutual Funds
1.43% Other Institutional Investors
34.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors