Watsco (WSO) Dividend Yield, Date & History $470.38 -17.81 (-3.65%) As of 05/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Watsco Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.55%Annual Dividend$12.00Recent Dividend Payment Apr. 30 Dividend Increase Track Record 13 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 11.46%Dividend Payout Ratio 92.24% Watsco (WSO) pays an annual dividend of $12.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.55%. The most recent quarterly payment of $3.00 per share was paid on Wednesday, April 30, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, April 15. WSO has grown its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 3.68%. The company currently pays out 92.24% of its earnings and 91.97% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryWSO Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Watsco's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Watsco in Dividend Calculator WSO Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Watsco's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Watsco in Dividend Yield Calculator Watsco vs. The CompetitionCompare Watsco's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Construction and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeWatscoConstruction CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$12.00$0.01$1.42Dividend Yield2.55%2.06%3.84%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth11.46%14.96%11.33%Track Record13 years8 years11 yearsWatsco Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings92.24%Based on This Year's Estimate82.08%Based on Next Year's Estimate74.77%Based on Cashflow91.97% Watsco Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/1/2025quarterly$3.00+$0.3011.11%2.36%4/15/20254/15/20254/30/20251/2/2025quarterly$2.70 - 2.28%1/17/20251/17/20251/31/202510/1/2024Quarterly$2.70 - 2.18%10/16/202410/16/202410/31/20247/1/2024Quarterly$2.70 - 2.33%7/16/20247/16/20247/31/20244/1/2024Quarterly$2.70+$0.2510.20%2.49%4/12/20244/15/20244/30/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for WSO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Watsco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/2/2024Quarterly$2.45 - 2.34%1/16/20241/17/20241/31/202410/2/2023quarterly$2.45 - 2.6%10/16/202310/17/202310/31/20237/3/2023Quarterly$2.45 - 2.59%7/14/20237/17/20237/31/2023This table shows Watsco's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Watsco Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Watsco's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Watsco is 2.55%. Learn more on WSO's dividend yield history. How much is Watsco's annual dividend? The annual dividend for WSO shares is $12.00. Learn more on WSO's annual dividend history. How often does Watsco pay dividends? Watsco pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Watsco's most recent dividend payment? Watsco's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $3.00 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. When was Watsco's most recent ex-dividend date? Watsco's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Is Watsco's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 11.46% per year. What track record does Watsco have of raising its dividend? Watsco has increased its dividend for the past 13 consecutive years. When did Watsco last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.30 on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. What is Watsco's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for WSO is: 92.24% based on the trailing year of earnings 82.08% based on this year's estimates 74.77% based on next year's estimates 91.97% based on cash flow Is Watsco a good dividend stock? Watsco's dividend yield of 2.50% is higher than the average Construction company that issues a dividend. The company's 13 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Watsco's dividend payout ratio of 92.24% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, WSO will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 74.77% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Watsco stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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