Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It offers residential ducted and ductless air conditioners; gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also provides parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation material, refrigerants, ductwork, grills, registers, sheet metal, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary 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. In addition, the company exports its products to Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorConstruction
Phone305-714-4100
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.34 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,200
OptionableOptionable
Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watsco's stock symbol?
Watsco trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WSO."
How often does Watsco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Watsco?
Watsco declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 16th will be paid a dividend of $1.60 per share on Thursday, January 31st. This represents a $6.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, January 15th. This is a positive change from Watsco's previous quarterly dividend of $1.45. View Watsco's Dividend History.
How were Watsco's earnings last quarter?
Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The construction company reported $2.11 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.26 by $0.15. The construction company earned $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 billion. Watsco had a return on equity of 14.00% and a net margin of 5.15%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.82 EPS. View Watsco's Earnings History.
When is Watsco's next earnings date?
What guidance has Watsco issued on next quarter's earnings?
Watsco issued an update on its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $6.40-6.50 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $6.70.
What price target have analysts set for WSO?
10 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Watsco's stock. Their predictions range from $144.00 to $195.00. On average, they anticipate Watsco's stock price to reach $175.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Watsco.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Watsco?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Watsco in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Watsco.
Has Watsco been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about WSO stock has trended positive on Monday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Watsco earned a media sentiment score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the construction company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Watsco's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Watsco include Weyerhaeuser (WY), ATLANTIA SPA/ADR (ATASY), FERROVIAL S A/ADR (FRRVY), Lennar (LEN), D. R. Horton (DHI), Vulcan Materials (VMC), HEIDELBERGCEMEN/ADR (HDELY), Rollins (ROL), Nippon Paint (NPCPF), Lennar (LEN.B), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), SEKISUI HOUSE L/S (SKHSY), United Rentals (URI), Masco (MAS) and PERSIMMON/ADR (PSMMY).
Who are Watsco's key executives?
Watsco's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Albert H. Nahmad, Chairman & CEO (Age 78)
- Mr. Aaron J. Nahmad, Pres & Director (Age 38)
- Ms. Ana M. Menendez, CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Sec. (Age 54)
- Mr. Barry S. Logan, Sr. VP & Sec. (Age 56)
- Mr. Steven Rupp, Chief Technology Officer
Who are Watsco's major shareholders?
Watsco's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.36%), KAMES CAPITAL plc (0.28%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.21%), Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. (0.14%), Pennsylvania Trust Co (0.10%) and Bath Savings Trust Co (0.08%). Company insiders that own Watsco stock include Barry S Logan and Technologies Corp /De/ United. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Watsco.
Which institutional investors are selling Watsco stock?
WSO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including KAMES CAPITAL plc, Riverbridge Partners LLC, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Arcadia Investment Management Corp MI, Navellier & Associates Inc, Verity & Verity LLC, Bath Savings Trust Co and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for Watsco.
Which institutional investors are buying Watsco stock?
WSO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, Northstar Investment Advisors LLC, Fenimore Asset Management Inc., Pennsylvania Trust Co, Cerebellum GP LLC, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co., Sit Investment Associates Inc. and Ipswich Investment Management Co. Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Watsco.
How do I buy shares of Watsco?
Shares of WSO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Watsco's stock price today?
One share of WSO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $145.83.
How big of a company is Watsco?
Watsco has a market capitalization of $5.46 billion and generates $4.34 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $208.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.48 on an earnings per share basis. Watsco employs 5,200 workers across the globe.
What is Watsco's official website?
How can I contact Watsco?
Watsco's mailing address is 2665 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE SUITE 901, MIAMI FL, 33133. The construction company can be reached via phone at 305-714-4100 or via email at [email protected]
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