Watsco Inc. is a public company that operates as a leading distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, along with related parts and supplies, across the Americas. The company serves primarily residential and light commercial HVAC/R markets, supplying contractors and dealers involved in both replacement and new construction projects. Its product portfolio spans residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, gas, electric and oil furnaces, commercial HVAC systems, and a broad range of components such as compressors, coils, motors, and thermostats, as well as installation and maintenance supplies including insulation, refrigerants, ductwork, sheet metal, tools, and other ancillary materials. Watsco Inc. plays a significant role in the HVAC/R distribution industry as one of the largest wholesalers in North America, operating an extensive branch network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and export markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in the Miami/Coconut Grove area of Florida, Watsco Inc. is considered a key infrastructure provider supporting climate control, energy efficiency, and comfort for households and businesses.
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A busted furnace in January or a cracked water main under Main Street share something important: neither waits for the economy to cooperate. Three under-the-radar distributors built their businesses around exactly that pressure, and their financials tell a story most investors overlook.
Watsco (WSO) has drawn fresh attention after recent price swings, with the stock up 2.5% on the day and gaining around 7.6% over the past week. That sharp move comes after a softer stretch for Watsco, with the share price return down 18.8% over the past 90 days and the year to date share price return down 6.3%, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 14.9%. The latest bounce therefore points to short term momentum picking up after a weaker longer term patch. Scan how Watsco's...
On September 14, Watsco (NYSE:WSO) agreed to acquire The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor generating roughly $500 million in annual sales across seven Northeast states. It is the second deal Watsco has closed in 2026, following the June acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, and it signals a company still hungry for growth even […]
Over the last six months, Watsco’s shares have sunk to $305.50, producing a disappointing 19.2% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Looking back on industrial distributors stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Watsco (NYSE:WSO) and its peers.
Investors talking about WSO also mention
| # | Name | Attention |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pool CorporationPOOL | 0%0 |
| 2 | SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc.SITE | 0%0 |
| 3 | Roper Technologies Inc.ROP | 0%+0 |
| 4 | Lennox International Inc.LII | 0%0 |
| 5 | Fastenal Co.FAST | 0%0 |
| 6 | Trane Technologies plcTT | 0%new |
| 7 | Copart, Inc.CPRT | 0%-0.01 |
| 8 | Carrier Global Corp.CARR | 0.01%+0.01 |
| 9 | Illinois Tool Works Inc.ITW | 0%-0.04 |
| 10 | The Sherwin-Williams CompanySHW | 0%+0 |
What share of all stock conversation is about WSO?
| 1 Day1D | 1 Week1W | 1 Month1M | 1 Year1Y | 50-Day MAclick to plot | 200-Day MAclick to plot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attention | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 0% 0 |
Of the messages about WSO that take a side, what share is each?
| 1 Day1D | 1 Week1W | 1 Month1M | 1 Year1Y | 50-Day MAclick to plot | 200-Day MAclick to plot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullish | — | — | 100% +0.38 | 89.56% +5.98 | ||
| Bearish | — | — | 0% -0.38 | 10.44% -5.98 |
Of the messages about WSO that carry a topic, what share is each?
| 1 Day1D | 1 Week1W | 1 Month1M | 1 Year1Y | 50-Day MAclick to plot | 200-Day MAclick to plot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announcements | — | — | 66.67% | 5.81% | ||
| Macro | — | — | 0% | 47.15% | ||
| Technical Analysis | — | — | 33.33% | 0.44% | ||
| Earnings | — | — | 0% | 0.1% | ||
| Analysts | — | — | 0% | 46.48% | ||
| Controversies | — | — | 0% | 0.02% |
Of the messages about WSO, what share comes from each group?
| 1 Day1D | 1 Week1W | 1 Month1M | 1 Year1Y | 50-Day MAclick to plot | 200-Day MAclick to plot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulars | — | — | 57.69% | 80.29% | ||
| Newcomers | — | — | 42.31% | 19.71% |