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WSO Stock Chart & Stats
$362.01
$2.36(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$362.01
$2.36(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$295.75 - $459.00
Previous Close$364.37
Volume241.65K
Average Volume (3M)340.15K
Market Cap
$12.81B
Enterprise Value$16.47K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$464.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$535.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Oct 15, 2026EPS Estimate
4.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.58
Shares Outstanding35,588,757
10 Day Avg. Volume378,850
30 Day Avg. Volume340,155
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
$384.17Price Target Upside6.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)12.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Platform GrowthRapid adoption of e-commerce, mobile apps and OnCallAir can deepen contractor relationships, improve ordering efficiency and create scalable data advantages. This supports customer retention and operating leverage beyond traditional branch distribution.
Strong Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationHigh earnings-to-cash conversion and minimal leverage provide financial flexibility through demand cycles. Watsco can fund inventory, technology and acquisitions internally while maintaining resilience against supplier, regulatory or end-market disruptions.
Residential Market Position And Strategic ExpansionResidential HVAC is Watsco's largest segment and benefits from replacement demand in a large installed base. Jackson Supply expands geographic reach and customer density, potentially strengthening purchasing scale and cross-selling over time.
Bears Say
Gross-margin PressureMargin normalization after prior OEM pricing benefits, A2L comparisons and less favorable mix has reduced earnings quality. Management targets a long-term 30% gross profit margin, but restoring it may require better pricing, mix and inventory execution.
Commercial And VRF WeaknessWeak commercial and VRF demand creates a structural drag on mix and limits the benefits of residential strength. Transition-related uncertainty may persist while customers and suppliers adapt to A2L products, standards and inventory requirements.
Uneven Growth And Inventory ExecutionDistributor earnings remain exposed to unit-cycle fluctuations, working-capital swings and demand timing. Elevated inventory can tie up cash and increase markdown or obsolescence risk, particularly during product transitions and uneven regional construction activity.
Watsco News
WSO FAQ
What was Watsco Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watsco Inc lowest stock price was $295.75 and its highest was $459.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Watsco Inc’s market cap?
Watsco Inc’s market cap is $12.81B.
When is Watsco Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watsco Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Watsco Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Watsco Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $4 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.41 by -$0.41.
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 4.17%. See more information on Watsco Inc dividends here
What is Watsco Inc’s EPS estimate?
Watsco Inc’s EPS estimate is 4.13.
How many shares outstanding does Watsco Inc have?
Watsco Inc has 35,588,757 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watsco Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watsco Inc reported an EPS of $4 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.41. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.922%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$384.17 (6.12% Upside)
$384.17 (6.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WSO Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 52.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.51%
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 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrays a company returning to more conventional operating conditions with stabilized end markets, notable digital and e-commerce momentum, strong cash/no-debt balance sheet and a strategic acquisition (Jackson Supply). Offsetting these positives are a meaningful year-over-year gross margin contraction (~180 bps) driven largely by prior-year pricing and A2L comparisons, softness in commercial/VRF, some regional new-build weakness, and inventory timing considerations. Management emphasizes stabilization, long-term margin targets (30%), and technology-driven growth opportunities, suggesting confidence in future recovery.View all WSO earnings summariesWSO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$384.17
▲(6.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
34.37% Mutual Funds
35.64% Other Institutional Investors
1.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors