Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO - Free Report) - Stock analysts at William Blair reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Watsco in a research report issued on Monday, July 14th. William Blair analyst R. Merkel now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $4.71 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $5.10. The consensus estimate for Watsco's current full-year earnings is $14.62 per share. William Blair also issued estimates for Watsco's Q4 2025 earnings at $2.55 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $14.23 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $4.97 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $15.37 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $17.15 EPS.
Several other research analysts have also issued reports on WSO. Morgan Stanley set a $505.00 target price on Watsco in a research report on Wednesday, July 2nd. Mizuho set a $490.00 target price on Watsco in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on Watsco from $560.00 to $540.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 24th. UBS Group lowered their price target on Watsco from $455.00 to $450.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 25th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Watsco from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, May 9th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $484.17.
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Watsco Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:WSO traded up $1.97 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $473.72. 241,744 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 261,361. Watsco has a 1 year low of $418.31 and a 1 year high of $571.42. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $453.22 and a 200-day moving average price of $476.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.41 and a beta of 1.04.
Watsco (NYSE:WSO - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The construction company reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.29 by ($0.36). Watsco had a net margin of 6.98% and a return on equity of 17.13%. The business had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.66 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.17 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis.
Watsco Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 31st. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 16th will be paid a $3.00 dividend. This represents a $12.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.53%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 16th. Watsco's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 92.24%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Watsco
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Watsco in the first quarter worth approximately $266,000. Teacher Retirement System of Texas bought a new position in Watsco in the first quarter worth approximately $2,588,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Watsco by 109.4% in the first quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 222 shares of the construction company's stock worth $113,000 after buying an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in shares of Watsco by 133.1% during the first quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 844 shares of the construction company's stock worth $429,000 after purchasing an additional 482 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in shares of Watsco by 4.8% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,028 shares of the construction company's stock worth $523,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.71% of the company's stock.
About Watsco
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Watsco, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States and internationally. The company 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.
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