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
SymbolNYSE:WSO
CUSIP94262220
Phone305-714-4100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06
Current Ratio3.63
Quick Ratio1.49
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio33.43
Forward P/E Ratio26.91
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.34 billion
Price / Sales1.57
Cash Flow$6.0277 per share
Price / Cash30.36
Book Value$43.40 per share
Price / Book4.22
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.48
Net Income$208.22 million
Net Margins4.92%
Return on Equity14.44%
Return on Assets9.79%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,200
Outstanding Shares37,360,000
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 Monday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, April 16th will be given a dividend of $1.45 per share on Monday, April 30th. This represents a $5.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 13th. This is a positive change from Watsco's previous quarterly dividend of $1.25. View Watsco's Dividend History.
How were Watsco's earnings last quarter?
Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 24th. The construction company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.89. The construction company earned $926.58 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $911.45 million. Watsco had a return on equity of 14.44% and a net margin of 4.92%. The business's revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.71 earnings per share. View Watsco's Earnings History.
When is Watsco's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WSO?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Watsco's shares. Their forecasts range from $156.00 to $195.00. On average, they anticipate Watsco's share price to reach $180.6667 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Watsco.
Who are some of Watsco's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Watsco include Atlantia (ATASY), Vulcan Materials (VMC), HEIDELBERGCEMEN/ADR (HDELY), Lennar (LEN), D. R. Horton (DHI), FERROVIAL S A/ADR (FRRVY), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), Lennar Co. Class B (LEN.B), United Rentals (URI), Sekisui House (SKHSY), Masco (MAS), Rollins (ROL), NVR (NVR), PERSIMMON/ADR (PSMMY) and Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC).
Who are Watsco's key executives?
Watsco's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Albert H. Nahmad, Chairman & CEO (Age 77)
- Mr. Aaron J. Nahmad, Pres & Director (Age 37)
- Ms. Ana M. Menendez, CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Sec. (Age 53)
- Mr. Barry S. Logan, Sr. VP & Sec. (Age 55)
- Mr. Paul W. Johnston, Exec. VP (Age 65)
Has Watsco been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about WSO stock have been trending somewhat negative on Friday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Watsco earned a coverage optimism score of -0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the construction company an impact score of 44.13 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Watsco's major shareholders?
Watsco's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.72%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (2.47%), Blair William & Co. IL (2.21%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.20%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.03%) and Thomaspartners Inc. (1.69%). 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 JPMorgan Chase & Co., Blair William & Co. IL, OppenheimerFunds Inc., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Oak Ridge Investments LLC, Sei Investments Co., Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. and Clinton Group Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Watsco.
Which institutional investors are buying Watsco stock?
WSO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Chicago Capital LLC, Baillie Gifford & Co., DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Handelsbanken Fonder AB, Sandler Capital Management, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC. 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 $183.00.
How big of a company is Watsco?
Watsco has a market capitalization of $6.95 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.
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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