Watsco Inc. (WSO)
NYSE: WSOConsumer DiscretionaryIndustrial Machinery/ComponentsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 282.65 +0.07%
WSO stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $11.66B
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.22
- Forward P/E
- 21.29
- EPS (TTM)
- $11.67
- Dividend yield
- 4.35% ($12.30)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
- 52-week range
- 280.33 – 459.00
- Day range
- 280.33 – 288.40
- Volume / Avg
- 599.75K / 494.48K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 35.59M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
WSO stock today
Shares of Watsco (WSO) finished lower on Oct 7 at $282.65, a drop of 2.81% or $8.18 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 38.4% below their 52-week high of $459.00, set on Apr 28, 2026 and 0.8% above the 52-week low of $280.33, near the bottom of the past year's range. WSO is down 16.1% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 28.7%.
At 24.2x trailing earnings, Watsco trades below the peer-group median of 45.4x. Its forward P/E of 21.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Watsco's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $12.30 per share, a 4.35% yield at the current price.
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About Watsco
Company profileWatsco, 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- CEO
- Mr. Albert H. Nahmad
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Employees
- 6,950
- Website
- watsco.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Watsco generated $7.24 billion in revenue, down 5.0% from fiscal 2024, the first decline in the 18 years shown. Net income was $497.0 million (-7.3% year over year), for a net margin of 6.9% versus a median of 7.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 28.0% (up from 26.8%) and operating margin 10.0%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.24B | $7.62B | $7.28B | $7.27B | $6.28B |
| Growth | -4.98% | +4.59% | +0.13% | +15.83% | +24.24% |
| Net income | $496.99M | $536.29M | $536.34M | $601.17M | $418.94M |
| EPS (diluted) | $12.25 | $13.30 | $13.67 | $15.41 | $10.78 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (14 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$375.90+32.99%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 2
- Hold 10
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $4.15
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $4.00 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $12.30
- Dividend yield
- 4.35%
- Last payment
- $3.30
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
WSO news
All WSO newsWatsco peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEISAdvanced Energy Industries Inc. | 292.25 | -3.47% | $11.70B | vs WSO |
| LIILennox International Inc. | 358.43 | -1.97% | $12.39B | vs WSO |
| FPSForgent Power Solutions Inc. Class A | 40.65 | -1.69% | $12.97B | vs WSO |
| BWXTBWX Technologies Inc. | 141.54 | -2.86% | $12.97B | vs WSO |
| VICRVicor Corporation | 282.78 | -5.52% | $13.04B | vs WSO |
| RRXRegal Rexnord Corporation | 164.17 | -1.32% | $10.93B | vs WSO |
| SWKStanley Black & Decker Inc. | 88.31 | -1.87% | $13.34B | vs WSO |
| CGNXCognex Corporation | 61.21 | -7.75% | $10.30B | vs WSO |
Indexes, lists and sector
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Watsco stock FAQ
What is Watsco's stock price today?
WSO last traded at $282.65 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 2.81% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Watsco pay a dividend?
Yes. Watsco pays $12.30 per share annually, a 4.35% yield. The most recent dividend of $3.30 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 16, 2026.
When is Watsco's next earnings date?
Watsco is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $4.15.
What is WSO's P/E ratio?
WSO trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.22 and a forward P/E of 21.29, compared with a median of 45.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Watsco's CEO?
Mr. Albert H. Nahmad is the chief executive officer of Watsco Inc., which has about 6,950 employees.
Has WSO ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WSO stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Aug 17, 1998, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the WSO 52-week high?
The 52-week high for WSO is $459.00 and the 52-week low is $280.33. The stock is currently 38.4% below its high.