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Watsco (WSO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$510.55
+19.91 (+4.06%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$495.36
$510.98
50-Day Range
$459.34
$519.73
52-Week Range
$337.58
$520.41
Volume
233,663 shs
Average Volume
313,469 shs
Market Capitalization
$20.58 billion
P/E Ratio
39.27
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Price Target
$410.57

Watsco MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.6% Downside
$410.57 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
7.79% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.77
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.80mentions of Watsco in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.85 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.84%
From $14.10 to $15.77 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.32 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

54th out of 101 stocks

Hardware, & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies Industry

1st out of 2 stocks

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About Watsco Stock (NYSE:WSO)

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. It 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. The company 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 founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

WSO Stock Price History

WSO Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend
4/12/2024
Last Earnings
4/24/2024
Dividend Payable
4/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
7/16/2024
Today
7/26/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
7/30/2024
Dividend Payable
7/31/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
Sub-Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
CUSIP
94262220
Employees
7,425
Year Founded
1945

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$410.57
High Stock Price Target
$500.00
Low Stock Price Target
$325.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-18.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$536.34 million
Pretax Margin
10.34%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.28 billion
Cash Flow
$15.20 per share
Book Value
$66.41 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
35,117,000
Market Cap
$20.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.88

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WSO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WSO shares performed this year?

Watsco's stock was trading at $428.47 at the start of the year. Since then, WSO shares have increased by 19.2% and is now trading at $510.55.
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How were Watsco's earnings last quarter?

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 24th. The construction company reported $2.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.26 by $0.09. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up .9% on a year-over-year basis.

What is Albert H. Nahmad's approval rating as Watsco's CEO?

15 employees have rated Watsco Chief Executive Officer Albert H. Nahmad on Glassdoor.com. Albert H. Nahmad has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. 68.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Watsco to a friend.

Who are Watsco's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Watsco include Baillie Gifford & Co. (3.52%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.98%), Raymond James & Associates (0.89%) and Caledonia Investments PLC (0.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Barry S Logan, John Alexander Macdonald, Cesar L Alvarez and Brian E Keeley.
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How do I buy shares of Watsco?

Shares of WSO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Watsco own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Watsco investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Home Depot (HD), Coca-Cola (KO) and Netflix (NFLX).

This page (NYSE:WSO) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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