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Watsco (WSO)
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Watsco (WSO) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 04, 2026
Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
4.36
Last Year’s EPS
4.52
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Apr 28, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately constructive tone: management highlighted stability returning after the A2L transition, modest top-line growth (2%), strong e-commerce and OnCallAir momentum (16% and 20% growth respectively, with GMV > $2B expected), a strategic acquisition (Jackson Supply, $230M, +25 locations), intact gross margins, flat SG&A and a debt-free balance sheet. Offsetting items were ongoing unit-volume pressure (though stabilizing), a notable Q1 inventory build, and uncertainty around forthcoming OEM price increases and seasonal comps. Overall the positive drivers (digital growth, acquisition, margin programs, strong balance sheet and improving seasonal momentum) outweigh the transitory operational uncertainties.
Company Guidance
Guidance emphasized a return to a simpler, more stable 2026: Q1 U.S. sales rose 2% with unit volumes stabilizing and March exiting the quarter up high-single-digits (momentum sustained into the first three weeks of April), e‑commerce sales grew 16% and OnCallAir customer sales jumped 20% with management forecasting OnCallAir gross merchandise value to exceed $2.0 billion this year; gross margins “largely intact” in Q1 with a long‑term gross‑margin target of 30%, SG&A flat, and the company remaining debt‑free. Management expects inventory turns to improve (Q1 inventory rose but March-end units were fewer year‑over‑year), plans to reduce inventory investment to boost cash flow, and anticipates likely OEM price increases (details expected in Q2). They also announced the Jackson Supply acquisition (≈$230 million in annual sales, +25 locations, expected to close in Q2), noted non‑equipment is ~30% of Watsco (parts <10% of the company) and highlighted an $800 million Florida business with ~70% e‑commerce penetration.
Modest Sales Growth in Q1
U.S. sales increased 2% in the first quarter, reflecting a maturing A2L product mix and improved sales mix toward higher-efficiency systems while unit sales were lower.
E-commerce Acceleration
E-commerce sales grew 16% during the quarter and online transactions show higher gross margin and lower cost-to-serve versus offline; certain markets (example: one Florida subsidiary) already see ~70% of sales through e-commerce tools.
OnCallAir Momentum
OnCallAir customer sales increased 20% in the quarter and management expects the platform's gross merchandise value to exceed $2 billion in 2026.
Acquisition Expands Sunbelt Footprint
Agreement to acquire Jackson Supply, a Sunbelt distributor with approximately $230 million in annual sales, adding 25 locations and diversification into parts & supplies; management expects to close in Q2.
Margins and Operating Discipline
Gross margins 'remained largely intact' in Q1 despite product transitions; SG&A was flat as operating efficiency offset incremental technology investments; company reiterates a long-term gross margin target of 30%.
Unit Momentum and Seasonal Stabilization
Unit volumes stabilized through the quarter with March exiting 'high single-digit' growth on a same-day basis; early April (three weeks in) sustained incremental stability, suggesting improved market conditions entering the selling season.
Strong Balance Sheet and Strategic Technology Investment
Company remains debt free, is continuing investments in pricing optimization, Hydros/DCR purchasing initiatives, AI capabilities, and other technology to drive margin expansion, improved inventory turns and long-term competitive advantage.
Broad-Based Non-Equipment Growth
Non-equipment sales (roughly 30% of company sales) showed broad-based growth across parts, supplies, plumbing and commercial refrigeration, with a noted uptick in compressor sales.

Watsco (WSO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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WSO Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 04, 2026
2026 (Q2)
4.36 / -
4.52
Apr 28, 2026
2026 (Q1)
1.69 / 1.87
1.93-3.11% (-0.06)
Feb 17, 2026
2025 (Q4)
1.88 / 1.68
2.37-29.11% (-0.69)
Oct 29, 2025
2025 (Q3)
4.22 / 3.98
4.22-5.69% (-0.24)
Jul 30, 2025
2025 (Q2)
4.78 / 4.52
4.490.67% (+0.03)
Apr 23, 2025
2025 (Q1)
2.27 / 1.93
2.17-11.06% (-0.24)
Feb 18, 2025
2024 (Q4)
2.15 / 2.37
2.0615.05% (+0.31)
Oct 23, 2024
2024 (Q3)
4.72 / 4.22
4.35-2.99% (-0.13)
Jul 30, 2024
2024 (Q2)
4.70 / 4.49
4.421.58% (+0.07)
Apr 24, 2024
2024 (Q1)
2.29 / 2.17
2.83-23.32% (-0.66)
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WSO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 28, 2026
$456.86$438.47-4.03%
Feb 17, 2026
$414.60$419.48+1.17%
Oct 29, 2025
$352.74$362.48+2.76%
Jul 30, 2025
$453.68$432.03-4.77%
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