FMR LLC discloses 5.6% Watsco Inc (NYSE: WSO) ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FMR LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,966,899.30 shares of Watsco Inc. common stock, representing 5.6% of the class as of the event date. FMR LLC reports sole dispositive power over these shares and limited sole voting power over a portion of them.

Abigail P. Johnson is also listed as a reporting person with the same 1,966,899.30 shares of beneficial ownership and 5.6% of the class, with sole dispositive power and no voting power. The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Watsco Inc.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

WATSCO INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

942622200

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 942622200

1

Names of Reporting Persons

FMR LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,185,175.12
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,966,899.30
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,966,899.30

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 942622200

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Abigail P. Johnson

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,966,899.30
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,966,899.30

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WATSCO INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2665 South Bayshore Drive,Suite 901,Coconut Grove,FL,US,33133
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: FMR LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)	Citizenship: Not applicable
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 942622200
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1966899.30
(b)	Percent of class: 5.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1966899.30
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of WATSCO INC. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of WATSCO INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

FMR LLC

Signature:	Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:	02/04/2026

Abigail P. Johnson

Signature:	Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:	02/04/2026

Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003. ** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.

Exhibit Information

Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement.

FAQ

What percentage of Watsco Inc (WSO) does FMR LLC report owning?

FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 5.6% of Watsco Inc.’s common stock. This corresponds to 1,966,899.30 shares, as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A. The filing reflects FMR LLC’s position as of the relevant event date specified in the document.

How many Watsco Inc (WSO) shares does FMR LLC beneficially own?

FMR LLC beneficially owns 1,966,899.30 shares of Watsco Inc. common stock. The filing notes sole dispositive power over all these shares and a smaller amount of sole voting power, indicating FMR’s ability to decide on dispositions while having limited voting authority.

What is Abigail P. Johnson’s reported ownership in Watsco Inc (WSO)?

Abigail P. Johnson is reported as beneficially owning 1,966,899.30 Watsco Inc. common shares, or 5.6% of the class. She is shown with sole dispositive power and no voting power, reflecting her status as a reporting person connected to the same block of shares as FMR LLC.

When did the ownership level in Watsco Inc (WSO) trigger this Schedule 13G/A filing?

The ownership level triggered this Schedule 13G/A as of the event date December 31, 2025. That date marks when the reported beneficial ownership information became relevant under SEC rules, prompting disclosure of FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson’s positions in Watsco Inc.

Are FMR LLC’s Watsco Inc (WSO) shares held to influence control of the company?

The filing states the Watsco Inc. shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It further certifies they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Watsco, except for activities related to a specific nomination rule reference.

What voting and dispositive powers over Watsco Inc (WSO) shares does FMR LLC report?

FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 1,185,175.12 Watsco shares and sole dispositive power over 1,966,899.30 shares. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power, indicating that decisions on selling the full block rest solely with FMR while voting is more limited.