Do analysts rate FERG or WSO.B?

Ferguson presently has a consensus target price of $277.21, indicating a potential upside of 9.57%. Given Ferguson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ferguson is more favorable than Watsco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ferguson 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.72 Watsco 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FERG or WSO.B?

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Watsco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ferguson $31.32B 1.57 $1.86B $8.60 29.42 Watsco $7.24B 1.88 $496.99M $11.53 28.96

Is FERG or WSO.B more profitable?

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ferguson 6.98% 38.81% 12.83% Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17%

Does the media favor FERG or WSO.B?

In the previous week, Ferguson had 20 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Ferguson and 1 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ferguson's score of 0.70 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Ferguson 10 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts recommend AER or WSO.B?

Aercap presently has a consensus price target of $172.56, indicating a potential upside of 11.09%. Given Aercap's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Aercap is more favorable than Watsco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Aercap 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 9 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 Watsco 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AER or WSO.B?

Aercap has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Aercap is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Aercap $8.52B 3.04 $3.75B $20.32 7.64 Watsco $7.24B 1.88 $496.99M $11.53 28.96

Is AER or WSO.B more profitable?

Aercap has a net margin of 37.85% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Aercap's return on equity of 17.60% beat Watsco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Aercap 37.85% 17.60% 4.51% Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17%

Does the media refer more to AER or WSO.B?

In the previous week, Aercap had 14 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Aercap and 1 mentions for Watsco. Aercap's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Watsco's score of 0.88 indicating that Aercap is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Aercap 11 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Watsco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate WSO.B or RS?

Reliance has a consensus target price of $378.67, indicating a potential downside of 9.35%. Given Reliance's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Reliance is more favorable than Watsco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Watsco 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Reliance 1 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, WSO.B or RS?

Reliance has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Reliance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Watsco $7.24B 1.88 $496.99M $11.53 28.96 Reliance $14.29B 1.49 $739.40M $17.20 24.29

Is WSO.B or RS more profitable?

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to Reliance's net margin of 5.65%. Watsco's return on equity of 14.40% beat Reliance's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Watsco 6.53% 14.40% 10.17% Reliance 5.65% 12.51% 8.47%

Does the media favor WSO.B or RS?

In the previous week, Reliance had 18 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Reliance and 1 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Reliance's score of 0.78 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Watsco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Reliance 7 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate WSO.B or WCC?

WESCO International has a consensus target price of $374.29, indicating a potential upside of 0.77%. Given WESCO International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe WESCO International is more favorable than Watsco. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Watsco 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 WESCO International 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, WSO.B or WCC?

WESCO International has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. WESCO International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Watsco $7.24B 1.88 $496.99M $11.53 28.96 WESCO International $23.51B 0.77 $640.20M $14.47 25.67

Does the media prefer WSO.B or WCC?

In the previous week, WESCO International had 16 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for WESCO International and 1 mentions for Watsco. WESCO International's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Watsco's score of 0.88 indicating that WESCO International is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Watsco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive WESCO International 6 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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WSO.B vs. FERG, SUNB, AER, RS, and WCC

Should you buy Watsco stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Watsco with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Watsco include Ferguson (FERG), Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (SUNB), Aercap (AER), Reliance (RS), and WESCO International (WCC). These companies are all part of the "trading companies & distributors" industry.

How does Watsco compare to Ferguson?

Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Ferguson had 20 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Ferguson and 1 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ferguson's score of 0.70 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ferguson	10 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ferguson has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Ferguson presently has a consensus target price of $277.21, indicating a potential upside of 9.57%. Given Ferguson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ferguson is more favorable than Watsco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ferguson	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Ferguson pays an annual dividend of $3.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Ferguson pays out 41.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Ferguson has a net margin of 6.98% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Ferguson's return on equity of 38.81% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ferguson	6.98%	38.81%	12.83%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

Ferguson has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Watsco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferguson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ferguson	$31.32B	1.57	$1.86B	$8.60	29.42
Watsco	$7.24B	1.88	$496.99M	$11.53	28.96

82.0% of Ferguson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Ferguson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Watsco shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ferguson beats Watsco on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock?

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (NYSE:SUNB) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock presently has a consensus target price of $82.50, suggesting a potential upside of 2.00%. Given Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock is more favorable than Watsco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.38
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Watsco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock	$11.15B	2.97	$1.33B	$0.74	109.30
Watsco	$7.24B	1.88	$496.99M	$11.53	28.96

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock's net margin of 0.00%. Watsco's return on equity of 14.40% beat Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock	N/A	N/A	N/A
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock pays out 405.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Watsco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Watsco had 1 more articles in the media than Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Watsco and 0 mentions for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock's score of 0.00 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock	Neutral
Watsco	Positive

0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Watsco beats Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Aercap?

Aercap (NYSE:AER) and Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Aercap had 14 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Aercap and 1 mentions for Watsco. Aercap's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Watsco's score of 0.88 indicating that Aercap is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Aercap	11 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Watsco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Aercap has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Aercap is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aercap	$8.52B	3.04	$3.75B	$20.32	7.64
Watsco	$7.24B	1.88	$496.99M	$11.53	28.96

96.4% of Aercap shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Aercap shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Aercap presently has a consensus price target of $172.56, indicating a potential upside of 11.09%. Given Aercap's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Aercap is more favorable than Watsco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Aercap	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Aercap has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Watsco has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Aercap has a net margin of 37.85% compared to Watsco's net margin of 6.53%. Aercap's return on equity of 17.60% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aercap	37.85%	17.60%	4.51%
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%

Aercap pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Aercap pays out 7.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Aercap has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Summary

Aercap beats Watsco on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to Reliance?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) and Reliance (NYSE:RS) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to Reliance's net margin of 5.65%. Watsco's return on equity of 14.40% beat Reliance's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%
Reliance	5.65%	12.51%	8.47%

Reliance has a consensus target price of $378.67, indicating a potential downside of 9.35%. Given Reliance's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Reliance is more favorable than Watsco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Reliance	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Reliance had 18 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Reliance and 1 mentions for Watsco. Watsco's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Reliance's score of 0.78 indicating that Watsco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Watsco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Reliance	7 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Reliance has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. Reliance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Watsco	$7.24B	1.88	$496.99M	$11.53	28.96
Reliance	$14.29B	1.49	$739.40M	$17.20	24.29

Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Reliance pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Reliance pays out 29.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Reliance has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Watsco has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Reliance has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

0.1% of Watsco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.3% of Reliance shares are held by institutional investors. 13.8% of Watsco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Reliance shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Reliance beats Watsco on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Watsco compare to WESCO International?

Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) and WESCO International (NYSE:WCC) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

WESCO International has higher revenue and earnings than Watsco. WESCO International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Watsco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Watsco	$7.24B	1.88	$496.99M	$11.53	28.96
WESCO International	$23.51B	0.77	$640.20M	$14.47	25.67

Watsco pays an annual dividend of $13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. WESCO International pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Watsco pays out 114.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. WESCO International pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WESCO International has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Watsco has a net margin of 6.53% compared to WESCO International's net margin of 2.84%. WESCO International's return on equity of 14.95% beat Watsco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Watsco	6.53%	14.40%	10.17%
WESCO International	2.84%	14.95%	4.45%

Watsco has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WESCO International has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

0.1% of Watsco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of WESCO International shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.8% of Watsco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of WESCO International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

WESCO International has a consensus target price of $374.29, indicating a potential upside of 0.77%. Given WESCO International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe WESCO International is more favorable than Watsco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Watsco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
WESCO International	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, WESCO International had 16 more articles in the media than Watsco. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for WESCO International and 1 mentions for Watsco. WESCO International's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Watsco's score of 0.88 indicating that WESCO International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Watsco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
WESCO International	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

WESCO International beats Watsco on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WSO.B vs. The Competition

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Metric	Watsco	Trading Companies & Distributors Industry	Industrials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$12.86B	$9.51B	$10.83B	$24.14B
Dividend Yield	4.17%	3.41%	120.64%	3.70%
P/E Ratio	28.96	30.52	28.40	30.01
Price / Sales	1.88	23.57	317.68	12.77
Price / Cash	23.72	48.38	24.91	33.25
Price / Book	3.91	3.69	4.51	6.84
Net Income	$496.99M	$373.80M	$607.47M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	5.17%	3.63%	2.88%	1.93%
1 Month Performance	-15.50%	3.54%	0.47%	1.64%
1 Year Performance	-20.06%	9.64%	13.70%	19.09%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WSO.B Watsco	N/A	$333.96 +5.6%	N/A	-20.4%	$12.86B	$7.28B	28.96	7,280
FERG Ferguson	3.4977 of 5 stars	$234.84 +3.7%	$277.21 +18.0%	+13.2%	$45.54B	$31.32B	27.31	35,000	Dividend Announcement
SUNB Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock	1.8451 of 5 stars	$71.54 -1.4%	$82.50 +15.3%	N/A	$29.33B	$11.15B	96.68	25,041
AER Aercap	4.6194 of 5 stars	$152.21 -0.4%	$172.56 +13.4%	+42.7%	$25.40B	$8.52B	7.49	740	Positive News
RS Reliance	3.8937 of 5 stars	$410.12 +2.3%	$378.67 -7.7%	+46.2%	$20.94B	$14.29B	23.84	15,700	Insider Trade Analyst Revision

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