Watsco (WSO) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Watsco Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $408.99
High: $420.26
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $408.99
High: $571.42
on August 8, 2025
on November 25, 2024
All-Time High: $571.42 on November 25, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$17.4B
EPS
12.68
P/E Ratio (TTM)
33.77
Forward P/E
28.84
P/B Ratio
5.88
PEG Ratio
28.84
Div. Yield
1.91%
ROE
20.05%
Beta
0.947
Debt to Equity
13.66
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
28.06%
Operating Margin
12.82%
Profit Margin
7.08%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
10.11%
Return on Equity (TTM)
20.05%
EBITDA
$787.0M
Net Income (TTM)
$494.2M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$186.05
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
-3.60%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
1.20%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$8.10
Current Dividend Yield
1.91%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.70%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$9.15
3-Year Total Dividends
$27.45
Ex-Dividend Date
January 17, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsco WSO | 17.39B Large-cap | -7.67% | -9.10% | -11.38% | -10.50% | -11.20% | -11.30% | 38.02% | 75.53% |
| Fastenal FAST | 54.70B Large-cap | 2.93% | 11.80% | 20.97% | 28.60% | 33.52% | 43.06% | 70.24% | 97.83% |
| Ferguson Enterprises FERG | 45.11B Large-cap | 0.64% | 0.71% | 33.64% | 26.85% | 29.63% | 13.25% | 78.37% | 135.84% |
| W.W. Grainger GWW | 44.79B Large-cap | -9.33% | -8.84% | -9.70% | -9.01% | -9.52% | -3.76% | 62.54% | 168.23% |
| Watsco WSO.B | 17.52B Large-cap | -3.93% | -3.93% | -11.34% | -9.44% | -21.44% | -5.17% | 78.31% | 81.99% |
| Core & Main CNM | 12.63B Large-cap | 0.72% | 3.52% | 26.93% | 17.40% | 24.88% | 30.10% | 160.46% | 170.46% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.40%
Institutional Ownership
106.07%
Shares Short
3M
Short Ratio
7.17
Short % of Shares Outstanding
9.16%
Average 10-Day Volume
432K
Average 90-Day Volume
362K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WSO's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Watsco reached a high of $571.42 (on November 25, 2024) and a low of $408.99 (on August 8, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WSO?
- Curious about Watsco's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 17.39B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 33.77, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 28.84.
- Does WSO pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Watsco is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.91%, and the company has paid an average of $9.15 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Watsco's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Watsco, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Fastenal
FAST54.70B Industrials Industrial Distribution 43.06% 70.24% Ferguson Enterprises
FERG45.11B Industrials Industrial Distribution 13.25% 78.37% W.W. Grainger
GWW44.79B Industrials Industrial Distribution -3.76% 62.54% Watsco
WSO.B17.52B Industrials Industrial Distribution -5.17% 78.31% Core & Main
CNM12.63B Industrials Industrial Distribution 30.10% 160.46% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Watsco Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Watsco's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 20.05%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 13.66, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 28.06%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for WSO?
- Looking at Watsco's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $8B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -3.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 1.20%.
- How much of WSO stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Watsco stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.40% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 106.07%.
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