Watsco, Inc
NYSE: WSO
Stock price
409.09 USD
(+48.17%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 73
against the S&P 500 Index over a five-year period.
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10Y return: 264.6%
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323.0
52-week range
518.0
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Free Cash Flow Yield
3.5 %
Dividend Yield TTM
2.9 %
Market cap $
$ 16,631.9
Price / Earnings TTM
33.8
Price / Book TTM
5.6
PEG TTM
(4.3)
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Total return (price & dividends)
(15.7) %
65.6 %
264.6 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(28.7) %
(4.1) %
152.4 %
Earnings per share growth
(7.9) %
74.8 %
171.6 %
Founded: 1,956
Employees: 7,350
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2025 Q4 (Feb 17, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- Watsco, Inc. navigated significant regulatory changes in 2025, particularly the transition to A2L refrigerants, following years of volatility since 2019.
- The company completed 12 business acquisitions, contributing over $1.6 billion in sales.
- A 10% increase in annual dividends to $13.20 was announced, marking the 52nd consecutive year of dividend payments, reflecting strong confidence in the business.
- The leadership team emphasized a focus on long-term growth, operational efficiency, and enhancing technology platforms to maintain competitive advantages.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- In Q4 2025, Watsco achieved a gross margin of 27.1%, an increase of 40 basis points YoY, with ongoing initiatives aimed at reaching a long-term goal of 30%.
- Unit volumes declined by 17% for the year, following a strong 20% growth in the previous year, attributed to the transition to new products and market conditions.
- Operating expenses (SG&A) decreased by 2%, contributing to improved operating efficiency.
- Record cash flow of $400 million was generated in Q4, and the company ended the year debt-free.
3) Operational & Product Plans
- Watsco is focusing on improving inventory turns and generating additional cash flow, with a goal of achieving five inventory turns compared to the pre-pandemic average of four.
- The company is investing in technology and innovation, including AI, to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
- E-commerce sales accounted for 35% of total sales, with significant growth in contractor engagement through mobile applications and digital platforms.
4) Problems / Headwinds
- The company faced challenges in unit sales due to a weaker consumer environment and uncertainty among contractors regarding new products.
- The transition to A2L refrigerants has created some market disruptions, but leadership believes the worst is behind them.
- Severe weather impacted early 2026 sales, contributing to a mid-single-digit decline in January and February.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- Watsco expects a gradual improvement in sales performance and operating efficiency as the transition to A2L products matures.
- The company remains optimistic about long-term growth despite current market challenges, with a focus on sales and customer relationships.
- Guidance for 2026 indicates a cautious but hopeful outlook, with expectations for normalization in the market dynamics.
Bottom line: Watsco, Inc. is positioned for long-term growth with a solid financial foundation, ongoing investments in technology, and a commitment to improving operational efficiency, despite facing short-term challenges in unit sales and market conditions.
Watsco, Inc — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Watsco, Inc is a company. Founded in 1956. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $16631866086 with a current stock price of $409.09.