Watsco, Inc. (WSO)Industrials | Industrial Distribution | Miami, United States | NYSE
310.76 USD
-2.29
(-0.732%) ⇩
(Aug. 28, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 310.76 |
Hot Take ↕ | Aug. 22, 2026, 1:53 a.m. EDT
Watsco is caught between a legacy of strong performance and a present reality of operational strain. While the nine-year cumulative gain remains impressive, the company is currently navigating margin compression and a revenue miss that has dragged earnings growth into negative territory. The 4.2% yield looks attractive on paper, but a payout ratio exceeding 100% signals that dividends are being funded beyond current earnings, creating a fragility that contradicts the buy-and-hold thesis. Short-term momentum is clearly broken with the stock trading well below its moving averages, and the recent price action confirms a lack of immediate support. Investors should wait for clearer signs of margin recovery and earnings stabilization before committing capital to a turnaround story that has not yet proven itself. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| AutoTheta ✓ | 0.110147 |
| AutoETS | 0.164622 |
| MSTL | 0.168432 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.169292 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: AutoTheta
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 38% |
| H-stat | 41.05 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.099 |
| Excess Kurtosis | -1.52 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Industrials |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-07-15 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-07-15 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 15.411 |
| Revenue per Share | 191.853 |
| Market Cap | 12,819,531,776 |
| Trailing P/E | 26.81 |
| Forward P/E | 23.42 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Profit Margins | 6.53% |
| Website | https://www.watsco.com |
As of Aug. 22, 2026, 1:53 a.m. EDT: Speculators are hedging downside risk with significant deep OTM put volume and IV spikes at the 200-210 strikes, indicating a fear of a sharp drop. Call positioning is modest with a notable long-dated wall at 380, but the overall flow suggests a defensive stance rather than a bullish breakout.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.86% | 3.24% | 2.66% | 2.84% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | 3.300000 | 0.856787 |
| 2026-04-16 | 3.300000 | 0.782176 |
| 2026-01-16 | 3.000000 | 0.786246 |
| 2025-10-16 | 3.000000 | 0.812282 |
| 2025-07-16 | 3.000000 | 0.635930 |
| 2025-04-15 | 3.000000 | 0.587820 |
| 2025-01-17 | 2.700000 | 0.544048 |
| 2024-10-16 | 2.700000 | 0.545885 |
| 2024-07-16 | 2.700000 | 0.519341 |
| 2024-04-12 | 2.700000 | 0.646381 |
| 2024-01-16 | 2.450000 | 0.609362 |
| 2023-10-16 | 2.450000 | 0.640791 |
| 2023-07-14 | 2.450000 | 0.671877 |
| 2023-04-14 | 2.450000 | 0.785332 |
| 2023-01-13 | 2.450000 | 0.889421 |
| 2022-10-14 | 2.200000 | 0.911086 |
| 2022-07-14 | 2.200000 | 0.882648 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2.200000 | 0.746446 |
| 2022-01-13 | 1.950000 | 0.646788 |
| 2021-10-14 | 1.950000 | 0.689119 |
| 2021-07-14 | 1.950000 | 0.680201 |
| 2021-04-14 | 1.950000 | 0.704251 |
| 2021-01-14 | 1.775000 | 0.762195 |
| 2020-10-14 | 1.775000 | 0.745924 |
| 2020-07-15 | 1.775000 | 0.927668 |
| 2020-04-14 | 1.775000 | 1.146123 |
| 2020-01-15 | 1.600000 | 0.912149 |
| 2019-10-11 | 1.600000 | 0.944454 |
| 2019-07-15 | 1.600000 | 0.990405 |
| 2019-04-12 | 1.600000 | 1.105354 |
| 2019-01-15 | 1.600000 | 1.126285 |
| 2018-10-12 | 1.450000 | 0.888971 |
| 2018-07-16 | 1.450000 | 0.802346 |
| 2018-04-13 | 1.450000 | 0.790578 |
| 2018-01-12 | 1.250000 | 0.717401 |
| 2017-10-13 | 1.250000 | 0.783404 |
| 2017-07-13 | 1.250000 | 0.825409 |
| 2017-04-11 | 1.050000 | 0.744945 |
| 2017-01-12 | 1.050000 | 0.712928 |
| 2016-10-13 | 1.050000 | 0.753498 |
| 2016-07-13 | 0.850000 | 0.605931 |
| 2016-04-13 | 0.850000 | 0.629723 |
| 2016-01-13 | 0.850000 | 0.781322 |
| 2015-10-13 | 0.700000 | 0.549149 |
| 2015-07-13 | 0.700000 | 0.557991 |
| 2015-04-13 | 0.700000 | 0.560538 |
| 2015-01-16 | 0.700000 | 0.662816 |
| 2014-10-10 | 0.600000 | 0.694364 |
| 2014-07-11 | 0.600000 | 0.614125 |
| 2014-04-11 | 0.400000 | 0.409207 |
| 2014-01-13 | 0.400000 | 0.426667 |
| 2013-10-10 | 0.400000 | 0.422520 |
| 2013-07-11 | 0.250000 | 0.275786 |
| 2013-04-11 | 0.250000 | 0.302480 |
| 2013-01-23 | 0.250000 | 0.332668 |
| 2012-10-11 | 5.620000 | 8.136673 |
| 2012-07-12 | 0.620000 | 0.823592 |
| 2012-04-12 | 0.620000 | 0.858726 |
| 2012-01-11 | 0.620000 | 0.905109 |
| 2011-10-12 | 0.570000 | 0.955254 |
| 2011-07-13 | 0.570000 | 0.863898 |
| 2011-04-13 | 0.570000 | 0.818966 |
| 2011-01-12 | 0.520000 | 0.836551 |
| 2010-10-13 | 0.520000 | 0.906397 |
| 2010-07-13 | 0.520000 | 0.860927 |
| 2010-04-13 | 0.520000 | 0.883302 |
| 2010-01-13 | 0.480000 | 0.976404 |
| 2009-10-13 | 0.480000 | 0.909953 |
| 2009-07-13 | 0.480000 | 1.054945 |
| 2009-04-13 | 0.480000 | 1.206637 |
| 2009-01-13 | 0.450000 | 1.253482 |
| 2008-10-10 | 0.450000 | 0.956429 |
| 2008-07-11 | 0.450000 | 1.040944 |
| 2008-04-11 | 0.450000 | 1.031164 |
| 2008-01-11 | 0.400000 | 1.199400 |
| 2007-10-11 | 0.400000 | 0.907853 |
| 2007-07-11 | 0.330000 | 0.580475 |
| 2007-04-11 | 0.330000 | 0.657240 |
| 2007-01-10 | 0.250000 | 0.546329 |
| 2006-10-11 | 0.250000 | 0.534874 |
| 2006-07-12 | 0.250000 | 0.456371 |
| 2006-04-11 | 0.250000 | 0.392034 |
| 2006-01-11 | 0.200000 | 0.303951 |
| 2005-10-12 | 0.200000 | 0.400962 |
| 2005-07-13 | 0.140000 | 0.331518 |
| 2005-04-13 | 0.140000 | 0.334768 |
| 2005-01-12 | 0.140000 | 0.399772 |
| 2004-10-13 | 0.100000 | 0.326052 |
| 2004-07-13 | 0.100000 | 0.369686 |
| 2004-04-13 | 0.100000 | 0.353982 |
| 2004-01-13 | 0.080000 | 0.353982 |
| 2003-10-10 | 0.080000 | 0.400000 |
| 2003-07-11 | 0.040000 | 0.237107 |
| 2003-04-11 | 0.040000 | 0.269906 |
| 2003-01-13 | 0.040000 | 0.236967 |
| 2002-10-10 | 0.030000 | 0.217391 |
| 2002-07-11 | 0.030000 | 0.171527 |
| 2002-04-11 | 0.030000 | 0.165654 |
| 2002-01-10 | 0.025000 | 0.170068 |
| 2001-10-11 | 0.025000 | 0.206441 |
| 2001-07-11 | 0.025000 | 0.192604 |
| 2001-04-11 | 0.025000 | 0.191424 |
| 2001-01-10 | 0.025000 | 0.182615 |
| 2000-10-12 | 0.025000 | 0.250000 |
| 2000-07-12 | 0.025000 | 0.186916 |
| 2000-04-12 | 0.025000 | 0.213904 |
| 2000-01-12 | 0.025000 | 0.205128 |
| 1999-10-13 | 0.025000 | 0.242424 |
| 1999-07-13 | 0.026000 | 0.160618 |
| 1999-04-13 | 0.025000 | 0.149813 |
| 1999-01-13 | 0.025000 | 0.142349 |
| 1998-10-13 | 0.025000 | 0.169492 |
| 1998-07-13 | 0.023333 | 0.100357 |
| 1998-04-13 | 0.023333 | 0.139649 |
| 1998-01-13 | 0.023333 | 0.139301 |
| 1997-10-10 | 0.023333 | 0.116909 |
| 1997-07-11 | 0.023333 | 0.125278 |
| 1997-04-11 | 0.023333 | 0.140702 |
| 1997-01-13 | 0.023333 | 0.135264 |
| 1996-10-10 | 0.023333 | 0.187917 |
| 1996-07-11 | 0.023333 | 0.183004 |
| 1996-04-11 | 0.022222 | 0.187792 |
| 1996-01-17 | 0.022222 | 0.273970 |
| 1995-10-12 | 0.022222 | 0.305340 |
| 1995-07-12 | 0.022222 | 0.373828 |
| 1995-04-10 | 0.019259 | 0.363631 |
| 1995-01-09 | 0.019259 | 0.403095 |
| 1994-10-11 | 0.019259 | 0.412693 |
| 1994-07-11 | 0.019259 | 0.406245 |
| 1994-04-11 | 0.019259 | 0.429746 |
| 1994-01-10 | 0.017778 | 0.432438 |
| 1993-10-08 | 0.017778 | 0.417397 |
| 1993-07-09 | 0.017778 | 0.384005 |
| 1993-04-08 | 0.017778 | 0.440372 |
| 1993-01-11 | 0.017778 | 0.500006 |
| 1992-10-08 | 0.017778 | 0.533340 |
| 1992-07-09 | 0.017778 | 0.666675 |
| 1992-04-09 | 0.017778 | 0.695661 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | -0.20575923 |
| Address1 | 2,665 South Bayshore Drive |
| Address2 | Suite 901 |
| All Time High | 571.42 |
| All Time Low | 1.657848 |
| Ask | 310.85 |
| Ask Size | 80 |
| Audit Risk | 3 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 2.8 - Hold |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 478,860 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 440,858 |
| Average Volume | 440,858 |
| Average Volume10Days | 478,860 |
| Beta | 1.042 |
| Bid | 310.34 |
| Bid Size | 80 |
| Board Risk | 9 |
| Book Value | 77.598 |
| City | Miami |
| Compensation As Of Epoch Date | 1,767,139,200 |
| Compensation Risk | 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 310.76 |
| Current Ratio | 3.199 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,786,665,600 |
| Day High | 319.54 |
| Day Low | 306.12 |
| Debt To Equity | 15.411 |
| Display Name | Watsco |
| Dividend Date | 1,785,456,000 |
| Dividend Rate | 13.2 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.22 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,785,333,600 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,785,333,600 |
| Earnings Growth | -0.117 |
| Earnings Quarterly Growth | -0.11 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,785,328,200 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,793,190,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,793,190,600 |
| Ebitda | 701,102,016 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.096260004 |
| Enterprise To Ebitda | 17.889 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 1.722 |
| Enterprise Value | 12,541,725,696 |
| Eps Current Year | 12.14305 |
| Eps Forward | 13.26753 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 11.59 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,784,160,000 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fifty Day Average | 356.5218 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -45.76178 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.12835619 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | -20.575922 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 459.0 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -148.23999 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.32296294 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 295.75 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 15.01001 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.050752357 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 295.75 - 459.0 |
| Financial Currency | USD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 455,463,000,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 2.72 |
| Float Shares | 33,512,423 |
| Forward Eps | 13.26753 |
| Forward P E | 23.422596 |
| Free Cashflow | 483,663,744 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Full Time Employees | 6,950 |
| Fullday Change | -2.28998 |
| Fullday Change Percent | -0.731506 |
| Fullday Price | 310.76 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Governance Epoch Date | 1,785,542,400 |
| Gross Margins | 0.27512 |
| Gross Profits | 2,003,837,056 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.00382 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 1.10074 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 41,252,194 |
| Industry | Industrial Distribution |
| Industry Disp | Industrial Distribution |
| Industry Key | industrial-distribution |
| Ir Website | http://investors.watsco.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=94992&p=irol-irhome |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 1 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,784,160,000 |
| Last Dividend Value | 3.3 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,767,139,200 |
| Last Split Date | 903,312,000 |
| Last Split Factor | 3:2 |
| Long Business Summary | 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. |
| Long Name | Watsco, Inc. |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 12,819,531,776 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_313461 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,782,777,600 |
| Net Income To Common | 443,478,016 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,798,675,200 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 12,930,989,644 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 10 |
| Open | 315.96 |
| Operating Cashflow | 733,262,976 |
| Operating Margins | 0.1094 |
| Overall Risk | 8 |
| Payout Ratio | 1.054 |
| Peg Ratio | 1.32 |
| Phone | 305 714 4100 |
| Post Market Change | 0.0 |
| Post Market Change Percent | 0.0 |
| Post Market Price | 310.76 |
| Post Market Time | 1,787,959,805 |
| Previous Close | 313.05 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 25.591595 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | 4.0047426 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 1.7600468 |
| Profit Margins | 0.06531 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.412 |
| Quote Source Name | Nasdaq Real Time Price |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | hold |
| Recommendation Mean | 2.78571 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | -2.28998 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | -0.731506 |
| Regular Market Day High | 319.54 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 306.12 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 306.12 - 319.54 |
| Regular Market Open | 315.96 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 313.05 |
| Regular Market Price | 310.76 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,787,947,203 |
| Regular Market Volume | 416,127 |
| Return On Assets | 0.08369 |
| Return On Equity | 0.16744 |
| Revenue Growth | 0.021 |
| Revenue Per Share | 191.853 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.20504117 |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Sector Disp | Industrials |
| Sector Key | industrials |
| Share Holder Rights Risk | 10 |
| Shares Outstanding | 35,588,756 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.0 |
| Shares Short | 90 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,784,073,600 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 57 |
| Short Name | Watsco, Inc. |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.0 |
| Short Ratio | 0.0 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| State | FL |
| Symbol | WSO |
| Target High Price | 485.0 |
| Target Low Price | 330.0 |
| Target Mean Price | 378.7 |
| Target Median Price | 367.0 |
| Total Cash | 464,188,992 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 12.029 |
| Total Debt | 535,268,992 |
| Total Revenue | 7,283,631,104 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 12.3 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.03929085 |
| Trailing Eps | 11.59 |
| Trailing P E | 26.81277 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | 1.3658 |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 375.87106 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | -65.11105 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | -0.1732271 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 416,127 |
| Website | https://www.watsco.com |
| Zip | 33,133 |