Welcome to our dedicated page for Watsco news (Ticker: WSO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Watsco stock.
Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) generates a steady flow of news as a major distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products in North America. This news page aggregates coverage of the company’s announcements, giving investors and industry followers a single place to review its latest disclosures.
Recent Watsco news has featured quarterly and nine‑month operating results, where the company discusses revenue trends, gross profit, margins and cash flow, along with commentary on market conditions and regulatory changes such as the transition to A2L refrigerant‑based systems. Earnings releases are typically accompanied by details on conference calls and webcasts for analysts and investors.
Dividend announcements are another recurring news theme. Watsco has highlighted decades of consecutive dividend payments and has reported regular quarterly cash dividends on its common and Class B common stock, sometimes noting increases in the annual dividend rate and milestones such as its 200th consecutive quarter of dividend payments.
Technology and innovation updates also appear frequently in Watsco’s news. The company reports on its HVAC Pro+ mobile apps, e‑commerce platform, OnCallAir® digital sales tool, pricing optimization systems and AI‑driven initiatives such as Ask.Watsco and AL.watsco. These updates often describe user adoption, e‑commerce penetration and how these platforms affect customer engagement and margins.
In addition, Watsco uses news releases to announce acquisitions of HVAC/R and commercial refrigeration distributors, outline its "buy and build" strategy, and describe expansion in Sunbelt and other key markets. Readers can use this page to follow these developments, as well as scheduling notices for investor days, conference presentations and earnings calls related to WSO.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 per share, payable April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business April 16, 2026. This raises the annual rate 10% to $13.20 per share. Watsco has paid dividends for 52 consecutive years and cited a strong balance sheet supporting continued dividend increases.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) will participate in the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference with a fireside chat on March 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. EDT.
Barry Logan, Executive Vice President, and Rick Gomez, Vice President, will speak. A live webcast will be available in the company's Investor Relations events section. Watsco highlights a 17% compounded annual total-shareholder return, ownership of more than 70 acquired businesses, and digital engagement with ~73,000 contractors.
Watsco (NYSE:WSO) announced a 10% increase in its annual dividend to $13.20 per share, payable beginning with the next quarterly dividend in April 2026. The board cited strong cash flow and a conservative balance sheet; Watsco has paid dividends for 52 consecutive years.
Management said future dividend changes will depend on investment opportunities, cash flow, economic conditions and overall financial condition.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) reported full-year 2025 results with revenues of $7.24 billion, record gross margin of 28.0% and operating income of $720 million. The company raised its annual dividend 10% to $13.20 per share, ended the year with $780 million in cash and investments and no debt.
Inventory declined 30% from its 2025 peak to $1.4 billion, operating cash flow was $570 million for the year (and a record $400 million in Q4), and e-commerce sales were about $2.5 billion (35% of sales).
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) will host a conference call on February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET to review 2025 fourth-quarter and annual results, with earnings released before the market opens that day.
The call will be webcast via StreetEvents, offers preregistration with a unique PIN, and a replay will be available on the company website. Watsco highlights its position in the $106 billion North American HVAC/R market, a 17% compounded annual total-shareholder return since 1989, more than 70 acquisitions, 72,000 digitally engaged contractors, and advancing AI-driven initiatives to improve customer experience and efficiency.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 per share, payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026. The company has paid dividends for 52 consecutive years.
Watsco describes itself as the largest distributor in the $74 billion North American HVAC/R market, reporting an 18% compounded annual total-shareholder return since entering distribution in 1989 and noting > 72,000 contractors engage digitally with the company. Management said future dividend decisions will consider investment opportunities, cash flow, economic conditions and overall financial condition.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) reported third-quarter and nine-month results for the period ended September 30, 2025, highlighting record gross profit, record gross margin and record third-quarter operating cash flow.
Key 3Q metrics: revenues $2.07B (-4%), gross profit $569M (flat), gross margin 27.5% (+130 bps), operating income $235M (-6%), EPS $3.98, and Q3 operating cash flow $355M. Nine-month highlights include revenues $5.66B (-3%) and gross margin 28.3% (+140 bps).
Balance sheet and operations: >$640M cash and investments, no debt, inventory peaked at $2.1B and declined to $1.6B at 9/30/25. Strategic notes: >$250M invested in technology over five years, ~72,000 authenticated app users, e-commerce $2.5B (34% of sales), and ongoing AI and pricing initiatives.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) will host an Investor Day on December 11, 2025 in Coral Gables, Florida, starting at 9:00 a.m. ET; the event will be webcast live on the company website and in-person attendance requires emailing ir@watsco.com for details.
The agenda highlights updates to Watsco’s core technology platforms, previews of new innovations, AI-driven initiatives, and strategies intended to drive long-term growth and profitability in the fragmented $74 billion North American HVAC/R distribution market.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) will host its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The Company will release results before the market opens on October 29, 2025, followed by prepared remarks and a live Q&A with senior management.
The call will be web-cast by CCBN StreetEvents and a replay will be posted on the company website. Investors may pre-register to receive a unique PIN; international and U.S. dial-in numbers are provided for participants who do not pre-register. Contact: Barry S. Logan, Executive Vice President.
Company background: Watsco operates in the $74 billion North American HVAC distribution market, has completed more than 70 acquisitions, delivered an 18% compounded annual total‑shareholder return since 1989, and serves over 70,000 contractors while advancing AI-driven initiatives and technology platforms.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO), North America's largest HVAC products distributor, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 per share for both Common and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 16, 2025.
The company has maintained an impressive 51-year streak of consecutive dividend payments. Operating in a $74 billion market, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total-shareholder return since 1989 through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company serves over 70,000 contractors through its technology platforms and is advancing AI initiatives to enhance customer experience.