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Watsco, Inc. reports on its role as a North American distributor of HVAC/R products for residential and light-commercial replacement and new-construction markets. Company updates commonly address operating results, gross margin, inventory levels, pricing, customer demand, and the effects of refrigerant product transitions such as A2L on equipment, SKUs, logistics, and contractor support.
Recurring developments also include dividend actions on its Common and Class B common stock, acquisition activity within its distribution network, investor conference participation, and investments in digital platforms and AI-driven tools used by contractors, installers, and technicians.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a Sunbelt HVAC distributor with $230 million in 2025 sales, ~5,000 customers and 25 locations. Jackson Supply will operate independently under existing leaders Jim Durrett and Jennifer Ballsieper. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The move aligns with Watsco’s buy-and-build approach (72 acquisitions since 1989) to expand in the estimated $74 billion North American HVAC/R distribution market.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) reported first quarter 2026 results and agreed to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a Sunbelt HVAC distributor with annual sales of $230 million. Q1 revenue was $1.53 billion (flat), diluted EPS was $1.87 (down 3%), and the company held $593 million cash and short-term investments with no debt. E-commerce represented ~36% of trailing 12-month sales and OnCallAir® GMV rose 20%.
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) will discuss its 2026 first quarter results on a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Prepared remarks will be followed by a Q&A with senior management.
The results will be released before market open on April 28, 2026, and the call will be webcast via CCBN StreetEvents with a replay on the company website. Investors may pre-register for a unique PIN or dial in directly; limited telephone connections are available.
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.