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2026-10-22 12:00 3d ago
2026-10-22 07:30 3d ago
Watsco získala pětiletý revolvingový úvěr ve výši 750 milionů USD
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 85
Original source text
MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced that it has signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility led by Bank of America, N.A. as Joint Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner and Administrative Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and U.S. Bank N.A. as Joint Lead Arrangers and Co-Syndication Agents, along with five other banks. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility.

Borrowings under the five-year $750 million unsecured credit facility were used to repay outstanding borrowings of $69.7 million under the prior credit facility. Any additional borrowings will be used for working capital, acquisitions, dividends and other general purposes and bear interest at different rates depending on the types of advances or loans the Company selects. Terms of the agreement include increased borrowing capacity, covenant flexibility and greater sensitivity to the seasonal nature of our working capital requirements. 

Barry S. Logan, Watsco’s Executive Vice President said: “A committed source of low-cost debt is an important building block of our growth strategy. We appreciate the strong support and commitment from our relationship banks.” 

About Watsco 

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved a 17% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.

Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 73,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in its highly fragmented industry.

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

Barry S. LoganWatsco, Inc.Executive Vice President2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 901(305) 714-4102Miami, FL 33133, USAe-mail: [email protected](305) 714-4100 www.watsco.com
2026-10-20 15:08 5d ago
2026-10-20 11:06 5d ago
Watsco očekává růst zisku i tržeb
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 78
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Watsco (WSO - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 27. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis heating and cooling company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.13 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +3.8%.

Revenues are expected to be $2.21 billion, up 7% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.79% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Watsco?For Watsco, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.46%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination indicates that Watsco will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Watsco would post earnings of $4.38 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.00, delivering a surprise of -8.68%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Watsco appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $2.84 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +8.4%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $2.21 billion, up 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for Dover has been revised 0.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.35%.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Dover will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
2026-10-09 13:28 16d ago
2026-10-09 07:30 16d ago
Watsco zveřejní hospodářské výsledky 27. října
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 72
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MIAMI, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 third quarter results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). Prepared remarks regarding the results will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the senior management team.

The conference call will be webcast by CCBN's StreetEvents and can be found under the link highlighted on our website at www.watsco.com. The earnings results will be released before the market opens on October 27, 2026. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website.

Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the link below. Participants who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call. Pre-registration may be completed at any time up to the call start time.

To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10212625/10511ca8502

Participants that would like to join, but have not pre-registered, can do so by dialing (844) 883-3908 within the United States or (412) 317-9254 internationally and asking for the “Watsco” call. Please call five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time as the number of telephone connections is limited.

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.

Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 70,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in its highly fragmented industry.

Barry S. Logan
Executive Vice President
(305) 714-4102
e-mail: [email protected]
2026-10-05 18:35 20d ago
2026-10-05 11:01 20d ago
Akcie Watsco klesly na 52týdenní minimum
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 75
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Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO – Get Free Report)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low on Monday. The stock traded as low as $289.76 and last traded at $287.4220, with a volume of 21944 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $297.47.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages recently issued reports on WSO. Robert W. Baird set a $400.00 price target on Watsco in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Watsco from $370.00 to $405.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Zacks Research lowered Watsco from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $485.00 target price on shares of Watsco in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Watsco in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Watsco currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $395.50.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Watsco

Watsco Stock Performance The stock has a market cap of $11.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.06 and a beta of 1.06. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $315.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $365.96. Watsco (NYSE:WSO – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $4.00 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.41 by ($0.41). The business had revenue of $2.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.14 billion. Watsco had a net margin of 6.53% and a return on equity of 14.40%. The firm’s revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $4.52 earnings per share. As a group, analysts forecast that Watsco, Inc. will post 12.21 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Watsco Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 16th will be paid a dividend of $3.30 per share. This represents a $13.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 16th. Watsco’s dividend payout ratio is 114.48%.

Institutional Trading of Watsco Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Capital International Investors increased its position in shares of Watsco by 103.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,642,893 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,564,423,000 after purchasing an additional 2,356,998 shares during the last quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Watsco in the 3rd quarter valued at about $96,991,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in shares of Watsco during the second quarter worth about $119,291,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Watsco during the second quarter worth about $97,937,000. Finally, Findlay Park Partners LLP acquired a new position in Watsco in the second quarter worth about $78,695,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.71% of the company’s stock.

Watsco Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Watsco, Inc (NYSE: WSO) is a distributor of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and related products. The company supplies residential and commercial contractors with air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, refrigeration systems, indoor air-quality products, controls, replacement parts and other installation supplies.

Watsco serves the replacement and new-construction markets through a network of distribution centers, branches, showrooms and e-commerce platforms. Its customers primarily include HVAC and refrigeration contractors, dealers and other industry professionals, while its products are sourced from major manufacturers and distributed under leading industry brands.

Founded in 1956, Watsco has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to become one of the largest HVAC and refrigeration distributors in North America.

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2026-10-01 11:46 24d ago
2026-10-01 07:30 24d ago
Watsco schválila čtvrtletní dividendu v hotovosti 3,30 USD na akcii
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 88
Original source text
MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2026.

Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while keeping a conservative balance sheet with continued capacity to build its distribution network. Future changes in dividends will be considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions, and Watsco’s overall financial condition.

About Watsco

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.

Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 70,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in its highly fragmented industry.

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

Barry S. Logan
Executive Vice President 
(305) 714-4102
e-mail: [email protected]
2026-09-14 13:23 1mo ago
2026-09-14 08:30 1mo ago
Watsco se dohodla na akvizici The Granite Group za 500 milionů USD
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 88
Original source text
MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Granite Group, a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with approximately $500 million in sales throughout seven Northeast States. Watsco’s ownership culture, scale, OEM relationships and industry-leading technologies will be at the full disposal of Granite’s leadership team to help them accelerate beyond their impressive track record of growth.

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, The Granite Group is a third-generation, family-led distributor serving customers across seven states in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York.

The Granite Group serves approximately 11,000 customers from 82 locations and offers approximately 29,000 SKUs sourced from over 450 vendors. The Granite Group has achieved a 10% annual compounded growth rate in sales since 2010 through a combination of bolt-on acquisitions and more than 30 new store openings to win new customers and better serve existing customers.

Watsco’s partnership with The Granite Group adds scale, density, product diversification and deepens Watsco’s market position in the growing plumbing space – a large and fragmented market that represents compelling avenues for expansion.

The Granite Group will operate as an independent business and will continue to be led by its existing management team, under the leadership of Bill Condron, in keeping with Watsco's disciplined strategy of investing in great leadership teams and successful cultures. The transaction is expected to close following completion of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco’s Chairman and CEO said: “The Granite Group is one of the most respected, entrepreneurial businesses in our industry. For more than 50 years, the Condron family and their team have built a company defined by an extraordinary people-first culture, an entrepreneurial spirit that mirrors our own and an unwavering commitment to their customers. We look forward to their inclusion in our ownership culture and to support their plan for growth with our scale, capital and technology to build on their track record of success. We are pleased to become part of their family.”

Bill Condron, CEO of The Granite Group, commented: “We have long admired Watsco – its people, its culture and the values that have guided the company. We share similar cultures and think about the business in similar ways. Watsco was the logical choice for The Granite Group in that we remain independent while gaining access to Watsco's scale, capital, and the most advanced technology platforms in the industry. We could not be more excited to join the Watsco family and pursue our ambitious growth plans together.”

Watsco’s Buy and Build Growth Strategy

Watsco has acquired 73 businesses in the HVAC and plumbing markets since 1989, most of which were successful, multi-generation, family-owned businesses. Watsco’s buy and build strategy can be summarized as follows:

Identify and partner with great distribution businessesSupport their leadership team and honor the culture and legacies they createdAsk for aggressive growth plans and help leadership achieve their ambitions Motivate teams and build an ownership culture with long-term equityDeploy the industry’s most comprehensive suite of customer-focused technologiesSolicit and collaborate on big ideas to foster a spirit of innovation and growthBuild a stronger Watsco because of our association with these companies On June 1, 2026, Watsco closed on the acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, a market-leading HVAC distributor with annualized sales of approximately $230 million across 25 Sunbelt locations. Jackson Supply offers a balanced product offering of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies. As importantly, Jackson Supply added to Watsco’s entrepreneurial community of leaders.

Watsco is actively seeking additional opportunities to invest and grow through acquisitions to expand its relatively low market share of the estimated $74 billion North American distribution marketplace.

About Watsco 

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.

Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 70,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in its highly fragmented industry.

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

Barry S. Logan
Executive Vice President
(305) 714-4102
e-mail: [email protected]  
2026-08-31 10:50 1mo ago
2026-08-28 12:36 1mo ago
Watsco nesplnila odhady zisku i tržeb ve 2. čtvrtletí
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 72
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Watsco (WSO - Free Report) . Shares have added about 0.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Watsco due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

Watsco Q2 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates as Margins ContractWatsco reported second-quarter 2026 results with earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate.  Revenues increased year over year, while earnings declined.

The earnings shortfall primarily reflected lower gross margins, as unusually favorable OEM pricing actions in the prior-year period created a difficult comparison. Nonetheless, same-store sales improved, supported by better residential HVAC equipment demand.

Inside WSO’s Q2 HeadlinesThe company reported earnings of $4 per share, down 11.5% from $4.52 a year ago. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.38 by 8.7%.

Revenues rose 2.1% year over year to $2.10 billion but missed the $2.16 billion consensus by 2.6%.

WSO's Residential HVAC Sales Gain GroundHVAC equipment sales, excluding acquisitions, increased 3% and represented 68% of second-quarter sales. Residential product sales advanced 5%, including a 5% increase in U.S. markets and a 1% gain in international markets. Domestic residential compressor-bearing system volumes rose 2%, while average selling prices increased 2%.

Commercial HVAC product sales declined 8%. Other HVAC products, representing 28% of sales, decreased 1%, while commercial refrigeration products, accounting for 4%, increased 19%. Management said the refrigeration increase reflected customer wins at one of its business units, while commercial HVAC weakness was concentrated in variable refrigerant flow products.

Watsco Faces a Tough Gross Margin ComparisonGross profit fell 4% year over year to $578.9 million. Gross margin contracted 180 basis points to 27.5% from 29.3%, primarily because 2025 benefited from significant inflationary manufacturer pricing actions, while 2026 pricing returned closer to historical levels.

Management described the recent margin range as more consistent with the company's longer-term trend. It maintained its long-term goal of reaching a 30% gross profit margin through operating and technology initiatives.

WSO's Higher Costs Weigh on Operating ProfitSelling, general and administrative expenses increased 3% to $349 million and rose to 16.6% of revenues from 16.4%. On a same-store basis, SG&A expenses increased 2%, mainly because of higher facilities and transportation costs, partly offset by lower salaries.

Operating income declined 12% to $238.4 million, while operating margin fell to 11.3% from 13.2%. The combination of lower gross profit and higher operating expenses outweighed the benefit of lower income taxes.

Watsco Adds Jackson Supply to Its Sunbelt FootprintWatsco completed the acquisition of Jackson Supply on June 1. Jackson generated approximately $230.0 million in annual sales in 2025 and operates 25 locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arizona.

The transaction helped lift Watsco's network to 723 locations as of June 30, 2026. Management said Jackson's profitability is consistent with Watsco's overall profile and highlighted the acquired company's plans to expand using Watsco's capital, technology and supplier relationships.

WSO's Cash Use Improves and Balance Sheet Stays CleanWatsco ended June 2026 with $364.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, up 24.3% from $293 million a year earlier. The company also held $100 million in short-term cash investments and had no outstanding balance under its $600 million revolving credit agreement.

Cash used in operating activities narrowed to $21.4 million in the first half of 2026 from $185.1 million a year earlier. The improvement primarily reflected the timing of vendor payments and a lower increase in inventory, partly offset by higher accounts receivable. Working capital reached $2.37 billion at quarter-end.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -6.58% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Watsco has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock has a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, Watsco has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
2026-08-01 06:33 2mo ago
2026-08-01 02:04 2mo ago
Watsco zvýšila tržby, hrubá marže klesla
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 88
Original source text
Watsco NYSE: WSO reported second-quarter sales growth as residential HVAC equipment demand improved, while gross margin declined from an unusually strong prior-year comparison tied to earlier manufacturer pricing actions and product-transition effects.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Al Nahmad said the company’s operating environment is becoming more conventional after several years marked by pandemic disruptions, supply-chain issues, regulatory transitions and tariff volatility. “Revenue is growing, and a digital ecosystem is producing measurable results,” he said.

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Second-quarter sales rose 2% to $2.1 billion. Residential HVAC equipment, Watsco’s largest product segment, increased 5%, supported by gains in both unit volume and pricing. Operating income was $238 million, producing an operating margin of 11.3%, while earnings were $4.00 per share.

Gross profit totaled $579 million, and gross margin was 27.5%, compared with 29.3% in the prior-year quarter. Nahmad said 2025 margins benefited from aggressive original equipment manufacturer pricing actions in response to inflation and tariffs. Pricing actions in 2026 have been more moderate and closer to historical patterns.

Margin comparison and inventory trends Senior Vice President Barry Logan characterized the prior-year margin result as an anomaly rather than a new baseline. He said gross margin has been in a relatively narrow range over the past 12 months, with 27%-plus representing the company’s expected baseline based on longer-term trends.

Logan said equipment sales grew faster than non-equipment sales during the quarter, affecting margin because the categories carry different gross-margin profiles. Lower inventory levels also reduced certain purchasing discounts and rebates, he said, though the company views lower inventory ownership as appropriate as supply conditions normalize.

Management reiterated its longer-term objective of reaching a 30% gross margin. President A.J. Nahmad said the company is investing in technology, operations and pricing capabilities to support that goal.

Watsco ended the quarter with $464 million in cash and no debt. Operating cash flow improved by $168 million during the first six months, which the company attributed to a lower seasonal inventory build. Logan said inventory was about $100 million above what management may have anticipated, equivalent to roughly seven days of inventory, while field inventory was down nearly $200 million. The June 1 acquisition of Jackson Supply added about $60 million of inventory.

Nahmad said the company expects inventory turns to gradually improve as manufacturer supply chains become healthier and the A2L product transition moves further into the past.

Jackson Supply acquisition and market conditions Watsco completed its acquisition of Jackson Supply on June 1. Jackson has approximately $230 million in annual sales and operates from 25 Sunbelt locations. The acquisition contributed roughly $20 million of revenue in June, according to Logan’s calculation during the call.

Management described Jackson as an entrepreneurial business with a history of expansion. Logan said the company had doubled from roughly $100 million to $230 million of sales in recent years and has its own goal of doubling again over time. Watsco plans to support Jackson with capital, supplier relationships and technology while allowing its leadership team to continue operating the business.

On broader demand, Executive Vice President Paul Johnston said new construction activity has slowed in Florida and Texas, two major Southern markets. He contrasted that weakness with stronger demand in Northern states. Watsco said commercial HVAC was down 8%, driven primarily by a decline in variable refrigerant flow, or VRF, activity during its own A2L transition. Unitary commercial and applied commercial activity were relatively flat, while international business declined by a single-digit percentage.

Management said it views the overall market as stable rather than worsening. Logan said the company was seeing 4% to 5% organic growth through July 28, including unit growth. He cautioned that Watsco does not provide formal earnings guidance.

Digital platforms expand A.J. Nahmad said Watsco’s technology investments are intended to improve customer service, increase operational efficiency and help contractors expand their businesses. E-commerce sales rose 13% in the first half and represented 37% of sales over the past 12 months. In some markets, e-commerce penetration reached 60% to 70%.

The company’s mobile applications had more than 70,000 monthly active users. Its OnCall Air platform generated more than 340,000 homeowner proposals over the past year, representing $1.9 billion of gross merchandise value, up 15% from the comparable period.

Watsco also launched SupplySync.com during the second quarter for larger institutional customers. The company plans to expand the platform over time. Other initiatives include Vendor Consolidation and Rationalization, or VCR, which is focused on strengthening supplier relationships and broadening non-equipment product availability, and Hydros, a shared logistics and distribution program among Watsco business units.

Management said digital transactions can increase order line items, often adding accessory products that support margins. The company is also using pricing optimization tools to improve product pricing profiles across markets and customers.

Watsco increased its annual dividend by 10% in April to $13.20 per share. Nahmad noted that 2026 marks the company’s 52nd consecutive year of paying dividends.

About Watsco (NYSE:WSO)Watsco, Inc is the largest distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment, parts and supplies in the United States. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company operates a network of more than 600 branches across the continental U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Watsco serves residential and commercial contractors by providing essential components for climate control systems, including air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, coils, refrigerants, controls and electrical and piping supplies.

Founded in 1947, Watsco has grown from a single regional distributor into an industry leader through a combination of organic expansion, acquisitions and strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers such as Carrier, Trane, Goodman and Lennox.

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2026-07-29 13:40 2mo ago
2026-07-29 07:30 2mo ago
Watsco zvýšila tržby, EPS klesl po akvizici Jackson Supply
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 92
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Jackson Supply Acquisition Adds Density to Key Sunbelt Markets;
Entrepreneurial Culture and Debt-Free Balance Sheet Positions Company for Growth

MIAMI, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.

During the second quarter, Watsco closed on the acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, a market-leading HVAC distributor with annualized sales of approximately $230 million across 25 Sunbelt locations. Jackson Supply offers a balanced product offering of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies. Just as importantly, Jackson Supply adds to Watsco’s community of leaders.

Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet with $464 million in cash and cash investments and no debt, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 70,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage Watsco’s extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in the highly fragmented HVAC industry.

Second Quarter Operating Performance

Revenues increased 2% to $2.1 billion (1% on a same-store basis)Gross profit decreased 4% to $579 million (gross profit margin of 27.5% versus 29.3% last year)SG&A increased 3% to $349 million (16.6% as a percentage of sales versus 16.4% last year)Operating income decreased 12% to $238 million (operating margin of 11.3% versus 13.2% last year)Earnings per share decreased 12% to $4.00 Second Quarter Sales Trends (excluding acquisitions)

3% increase in HVAC equipment sales (68% of sales)1% decrease in sales of other HVAC products (28% of sales)19% increase in commercial refrigeration products (4% of sales) Second quarter sales reflect stabilizing end-market demand following last year’s transition to next generation HVAC systems containing A2L refrigerants, which affected virtually all domestic HVAC equipment products sold across 650 domestic locations and impacted our customers’ business as well. Domestic residential HVAC equipment sales increased 5% during the quarter, including 2% growth in unit volume and a 2% increase in average selling prices. With the A2L transition largely complete, the Company is focused on growth with existing customers, acquisition of new customers, improved operating efficiencies and optimizing inventory given a simpler operating environment.

Second quarter gross margin was impacted by the timing and magnitude of pricing actions implemented by our primary OEMs in 2025 versus 2026. Pricing actions in 2025 captured substantial inflation and tariffs, resulting in outsized benefits to last year’s gross margin. In contrast, pricing actions for 2026 have normalized, returning to levels more in line with historical trends. The comparative benefit to 2025’s gross margin, along with other A2L transition-related impacts, was approximately 130 basis-points. The Company believes that gross margin thus far in 2026, which were largely consistent with gross margin achieved for the last 12 months ended June 30, 2026, are more representative of underlying market conditions.

Albert H. Nahmad, Chairman and CEO said: “Our performance during the second quarter is indicative of improving end-market stability after a busy period of regulatory transitions. We are now operating in a more conventional environment in which Watsco’s scale, OEM relationships, and technology investments can add even more value.”

Mr. Nahmad added: “We are excited that Jackson Supply is now officially a member of the Watsco family. It is a legendary company that diversifies and expands our presence in key Sunbelt markets. We look forward to supporting their growth. I am also excited about the recent launch of SupplySync, which we introduced at our investor day last year, and continued progress on the other initiatives that are now active. We believe that Watsco is uniquely positioned for continued growth and success in our industry.”

Year to Date Operating Performance

Revenues increased 1% to $3.6 billionGross profit decreased 3% to $1 billion (gross profit margin of 27.7% versus 28.7% last year)SG&A increased 2% to $672 million (18.5% as a percentage of sales versus 18.4% last year)Operating income decreased 9% to $349 million (operating margin of 9.6% versus 10.7 % last year)Earnings per share decreased 9% to $5.92Cash used in operations of $21 million versus $185 million last year, a $164 million improvement Year to Date Sales Trends (excluding acquisitions)

1% increase in HVAC equipment sales (67% of sales)1% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales)16% increase in commercial refrigeration products (4% of sales) Innovation and Strategic Technology Initiatives
The Company’s continued investment in technology reflects a long-term strategic commitment to building capabilities that strengthen customer relationships, improve operating efficiency and support sustainable growth. Watsco has invested more than $250 million in its digital platforms over the last five years, at a current annual run rate of approximately $68 million, and the breadth of that investment spans across the customer-engagement, internal platforms to increase the speed and efficiency of our locations and emerging AI capabilities that help customers grow and deliver technical know-how quicker.

Watsco’s HVAC Pro+ Mobile Apps and E-Commerce platform have transformed the customer-experience by providing contractors with a seamless digital experience, including sourcing products, accessing technical help, real-time inventory, pricing, product information and more. These tools empower 24/7 self-service that benefit from advanced analytics, AI, technical knowledge and product recommendations. The result is a frictionless buying journey, increased convenience and higher customer satisfaction, which drives greater loyalty and repeat business with lower costs to serve.Thus far in 2026:

E-commerce sales grew 13% during the first six months of 2026, far outpacing overall revenue growth, and reached $2.7 billion for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 (37% of sales), with outperforming regions exceeding 70% in e-commerce sales.The addition of more than 10,000 new SKUs related to the A2L product launch, including all relevant data concerning features, dimensions, capacities, consumer literature and technical information such as bills of material, warranty information, regulatory match ups and more. OnCallAir® is Watsco’s digital sales platform enabling contractors to engage, present and quote solutions to homeowners. The gross merchandise value (GMV) of products sold through OnCallAir® reached $1 billion for the first six months of 2026, a 14% increase over the same period last year. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, contractors presented quotes to approximately 342,000 households and generated $1.9 billion GMV, a 15% increase versus the prior comparable twelve-month period.
A.J. Nahmad, Watsco’s President, added: “Our technology platforms have continued to scale and deepen their impact for our customers. We believe that the growth in e-commerce, OnCallAir® and overall digital engagement across our network reflects the value these tools deliver to our customers every day. We have also progressed nicely with the various initiatives introduced at our investor day, including the formal launch of SupplySync and the scaling of the other initiatives announced. Our focus remains advancing these unique capabilities – with AI enabling better and faster speed to market – in ways that help our customers grow.”

Buy & Build Acquisition Strategy
The Company acquired Jackson Supply in June 2026. Jackson Supply is among largest Sunbelt HVAC distributors, serving approximately 5,000 customers from 25 locations in several high-growth Sunbelt markets.

The Company continues to actively seek new businesses that will join the Watsco family. Watsco has acquired 13 companies in recent years that today represent approximately $1.8 billion in annualized sales and 145 locations. Our “buy and build” strategy builds upon their long-standing legacies through investment in new locations, new products and by leveraging Watsco’s technology platforms. The North American distribution market remains highly fragmented with more than 2,100 HVAC distributors.

Cash Flow, Dividends, Financial Strength and Liquidity
Operating cash flow was a cash-use of $21 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, reflecting the customary seasonal buildup of working capital, compared to a cash-use of $185 million for the same period in 2025, a $164 million improvement. The Company expects more conventional supply-chain trends for the remainder of 2026, providing the opportunity for better inventory turns and enhanced returns on invested capital.

In April 2026, the Company increased its annual cash dividend by 10% to $13.20 per share. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while maintaining a conservative balance sheet with continued capacity to build its distribution network. Future changes in dividends are considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions and Watsco’s overall financial condition.

The Company’s objective is to maintain a healthy balance sheet that provides low-cost capital to fund strategic growth investments. This strong financial position has been key to our ability to deliver sustained long-term returns, enabling investments regardless of macroeconomic or industry conditions. The Company’s stated goal is to generate annual operating cash flow in excess of net income.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In this release, the Company discloses non-GAAP measures on a “same-store basis”, which exclude the effects of locations closed, acquired, or locations opened, in each case during the immediately preceding 12 months, unless such locations are within close geographical proximity to existing locations. The Company believes that this information provides greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance. These measures should not be considered an alternative to measurements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information
Date and time: July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Webcast: http://investors.watsco.com (a replay will be available on the Company’s website)
Dial-in number: United States (844) 883-3908 / International (412) 317-9254

About Watsco
Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC/R market. Watsco’s solid financial position and culture of innovation has enabled investments in long-term growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technology platforms. Today, more than 70,000 contractors, installers and technicians engage digitally with the Company, resulting in improved growth and lower attrition. The Company is now advancing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiencies. These investments position Watsco to capture market share as contractors increasingly adopt digital tools and incorporate data-driven solutions in their businesses.

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)  Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,   2026   2025   2026   2025 Revenues $2,104,859  $2,062,442  $3,637,869  $3,593,528 Cost of sales  1,525,930   1,458,954   2,631,385   2,560,417 Gross profit  578,929   603,488   1,006,484   1,033,111 Gross profit margin  27.5%  29.3%  27.7%  28.7%Selling, general and administrative expenses  348,986   339,001   671,837   661,582 Other income  8,429   7,382   13,909   12,528 Operating income  238,372   271,869   348,556   384,057 Operating margin  11.3%  13.2%  9.6%  10.7%Interest income, net  3,497   2,329   9,956   7,746 Income before income taxes  241,869   274,198   358,512   391,803 Income taxes  50,567   57,430   74,269   80,495 Net income  191,302   216,768   284,243   311,308 Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest  27,966   33,155   41,833   47,634 Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. $163,336  $183,613  $242,410  $263,674 Diluted earnings per share:        Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders $163,336  $183,613  $242,410  $263,674 Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to restricted common stock  10,733   12,159   16,855   17,409 Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders $152,603  $171,454  $225,555  $246,265 Weighted-average Common and Class B common shares and equivalent shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share  38,192,692   37,899,430   38,079,266   37,876,470 Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock $4.00  $4.52  $5.92  $6.50  WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

  June 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
Cash and cash equivalents $364,189  $433,283 Short-term cash investments  100,000   300,000 Accounts receivable, net  1,060,767   796,181 Inventories, net  1,890,473   1,386,317 Other current assets  38,668   38,725 Total current assets  3,454,097   2,954,506 Property and equipment, net  146,892   136,012 Operating lease right-of-use assets  509,300   452,547 Goodwill, intangibles, net and other  974,428   871,740 Total assets $5,084,717  $4,414,805 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $960,051  $600,589 Current portion of lease liabilities  119,723   117,153 Total current liabilities  1,079,774   717,742 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion  406,478   350,616 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities  125,255   124,386 Total liabilities  1,611,507   1,192,744 Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity  2,994,413   2,781,376 Non-controlling interest  478,797   440,685 Total shareholders' equity  3,473,210   3,222,061 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $5,084,717  $4,414,805  WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)  Six Months Ended June 30,   2026   2025 Cash flows from operating activities:    Net income $284,243  $311,308 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:    Depreciation and amortization  21,943   21,687 Non-cash contribution to 401(k) plan  9,267   8,743 Share-based compensation  16,711   17,612 Provision for doubtful accounts  2,442   704 Other income from investment in unconsolidated entity  (13,909)  (12,528)Other, net  2,861   3,297 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:    Accounts receivable, net  (244,560)  (131,119)Inventories, net  (443,966)  (552,956)Accounts payable and other liabilities  339,169   149,774 Other, net  4,359   (1,612)Net cash used in operating activities  (21,440)  (185,090)Cash flows from investing activities:    Net proceeds from short-term investments  200,000   255,669 Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired  7,663   (19,383)Capital expenditures, net  (15,898)  (14,034)Net cash provided by investing activities  191,765   222,252 Cash flows from financing activities:    Dividends on common stock  (255,920)  (230,497)Distributions to non-controlling interest  -   (69,829)Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan  8,107   14,111 Other, net  10,453   11,982 Net cash used in financing activities  (237,360)  (274,233)Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (2,059)  3,778 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (69,094)  (233,293)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  433,283   526,271 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $364,189  $292,978  Barry S. Logan
Executive Vice President
(305) 714-4102
e-mail: [email protected]
2026-07-01 13:47 3mo ago
2026-07-01 07:30 3mo ago
Watsco vyhlásila čtvrtletní hotovostní dividendu 3,30 USD na akcii
WSO Watsco
FMP Stock News 92
Original source text
MIAMI, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on July 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2026.

Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while keeping a conservative balance sheet with continued capacity to build its distribution network. Future changes in dividends will be considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions, and Watsco’s overall financial condition.

About Watsco

Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC/R market. Watsco’s solid financial position and culture of innovation has enabled investments in long-term growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technology platforms. Today, approximately 74,000 contractors, installers and technicians engage digitally with the Company, resulting in improved growth and lower attrition. The Company is now advancing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiencies. These investments position Watsco to capture market share as contractors increasingly adopt digital tools and incorporate data-driven solutions in their businesses.

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

Barry S. Logan
Executive Vice President
(305) 714-4102
e-mail: [email protected]