Watsco Inc (WSO)

Watsco, Inc. is a common stock listing on the NYSE for a company that distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, along with related parts and supplies. Through its subsidiaries, the business serves customers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its product range includes residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, furnaces, commercial HVAC systems, replacement components such as compressors and coils, and a broad selection of installation and maintenance supplies. Watsco also provides certain plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. The company primarily serves contractors and dealers supporting replacement demand and new construction in residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration markets. Incorporated in 1956, Watsco is headquartered in Miami, Florida.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-WSO
$395.06
7.2% Upside
Fair
$428.70
16.4% Upside
Fair
Good
July 16, 2026
July 31, 2026
13.2
3.6%
July 29, 2026
30.8x
5.2x
2.0x
14.364 B
14.386 B
3.2%
86.8%
9.5
98.1%
150.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$395.06

Estimated upside of 7.2% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$413.42

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$133.16

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$458.16

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$205.52

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$387.24

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$428.70

Analysts imply upside of 16.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

7.241 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

7.619 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

735.9 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

815 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.73

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

9.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

150.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 29, 2026

Days to Earnings

8

Dividend Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 16, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

13.2

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

98.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) has a Hold consensus, with 2 buy, 10 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 10
Sell 1
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$395.06
Estimated upside 7.2%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 7.2%
Analyst Target
$428.70
Implied upside 16.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is $395.06. This implies an estimated upside of 7.2% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 7.2% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is $428.70. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 16.4%.

The current financial health read for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is July 29, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 13.2, ex-dividend date is July 16, 2026, payment date is July 31, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is 30.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Watsco Inc is 14.364 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Watsco Inc is 14.386 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Watsco Inc is NYSE-WSO, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Watsco Inc (NYSE-WSO) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Watsco Inc is 3.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Watsco Inc is 86.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.