MIAMI, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.775 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on January 29, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2021. Watsco has paid dividends for 47 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share increasing amounts of cash flow with shareholders through higher dividends while maintaining a conservative financial position. Future dividends will be considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions and the Company’s financial condition. About Watsco Wats

Northcoast initiated coverage of Watsco with a rating of Neutral

Deutsche Bank upgraded Watsco from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $500.00 from $387.00 previously

Mizuho initiated coverage of Watsco with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $360.00

KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded Watsco from Overweight to Sector Weight

UBS initiated coverage of Watsco with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $280.00

Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Watsco with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $311.00

Robert W. Baird upgraded Watsco from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $313.00 from $350.00 previously

Morgan Stanley downgraded Watsco from Equal-Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $207.00 from $228.00 previously

Keybanc upgraded Watsco from Sector Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $320.00

Loop Capital initiated coverage of Watsco with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $300.00

MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and provided commentary on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial strength. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R market, with nearly 700 locations across the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Watsco estimates that it provides services on a local basis to over 375,000 owner-operators, technicians and installers annually. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco's operating profits have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1

MIAMI, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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 web-cast 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 23, 2024. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website. Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for

MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2024. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 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

Continued Customer Adoption of Industry-Leading Technologies Helps Drive Share Gains; Debt-Free Balance Sheet Supports Long-Term Investment and Growth MIAMI, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its operating results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2024. Commentary was also provided on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial position. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R marketplace, with more than $7 billion in annual sales and nearly 700 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Watsco estimates that over 375,00

MIAMI, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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 web-cast by CCBN's StreetEvents and can be found under the link on our website at www.watsco.com. The earnings results will be released before the market opens on July 30, 2024. 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

MIAMI, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on July 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2024. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 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 condit

Continued Customer Adoption of Industry-Leading Technologies Drives Share Gains;Company Strengthens Balance Sheet for Long-Term Investment and Growth MIAMI, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided commentary on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial position. With more than $7 billion in annual sales and nearly 700 locations, Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R marketplace. Since entering distribution in 1989, the Company has grown sales and operating income at compounded annual growth r

MIAMI, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 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 web-cast 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 April 24, 2024. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website. Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for

MIAMI, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on April 30, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2024. Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco's Chairman & CEO, stated: "We are pleased to increase dividends to shareholders, reflecting our confidence in the prospects of our business, which is fundamentally supported by our strong balance sheet." Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 consecutive years. The Company's philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while maintaining a conservati

MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in its annual dividend to $10.80 per share on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock. The increase will be reflected in the Company's next quarterly dividend payment in April 2024. Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco's Chairman & CEO stated: "We are pleased to increase dividends to shareholders, reflecting the strength of our 2023 performance and our confidence in the prospects of our business, which is fundamentally supported by our strong balance sheet." Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 consecutive years. The Company's philosophy is

MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that Rick Gomez, Vice President of Corporate Development, is scheduled to present at the Stephens Investment Conference being held at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (CT). Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the presentation at the Investor Relations section of Watsco's website at http://www.watsco.com. About Watsco Watsco is the largest distributor of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products with locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean.

MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and provided commentary on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial strength. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R market, with nearly 700 locations across the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Watsco estimates that it provides services on a local basis to over 375,000 owner-operators, technicians and installers annually. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco's operating profits have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1

MIAMI, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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 web-cast 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 23, 2024. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website. Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for

MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2024. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 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

MIAMI, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that Rick Gomez, Vice President of Corporate Development, is scheduled to present at the 12th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference being held at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:10 p.m. (PDT). Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the presentation at the Investor Relations section of Watsco's website at http://www.watsco.com. About Watsco Watsco operates the largest distribution network for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products with locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and on an export basis to Latin America

Continued Customer Adoption of Industry-Leading Technologies Helps Drive Share Gains; Debt-Free Balance Sheet Supports Long-Term Investment and Growth MIAMI, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its operating results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2024. Commentary was also provided on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial position. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R marketplace, with more than $7 billion in annual sales and nearly 700 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Watsco estimates that over 375,00

MIAMI, July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 second quarter results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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 web-cast by CCBN's StreetEvents and can be found under the link on our website at www.watsco.com. The earnings results will be released before the market opens on July 30, 2024. 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

MIAMI, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $2.70 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on July 31, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 16, 2024. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 50 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 condit

Continued Customer Adoption of Industry-Leading Technologies Drives Share Gains;Company Strengthens Balance Sheet for Long-Term Investment and Growth MIAMI, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided commentary on business trends, growth opportunities, technology innovation and its financial position. With more than $7 billion in annual sales and nearly 700 locations, Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented $64 billion North American HVAC/R marketplace. Since entering distribution in 1989, the Company has grown sales and operating income at compounded annual growth r

MIAMI, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2024 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 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 web-cast 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 April 24, 2024. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website. Investors and analysts are encouraged to pre-register for

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.25%. Currently, Watsco has a market capitalization of $19.92 billion. Buying $1000 In WSO: If an investor had bought $1000 of WSO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,637.36 today based on a price of $494.30 for WSO at the time of writing. Watsco's Performance Over Last 15 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by

Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) short percent of float has fallen 11.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.07 million shares sold short, which is 10.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.97 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is im

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.91%. Currently, Watsco has a market capitalization of $19.18 billion. Buying $100 In WSO: If an investor had bought $100 of WSO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,033.22 today based on a price of $475.90 for WSO at the time of writing. Watsco's Performance Over Last 15 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by a

Shares for air conditioner manufacturers and utility companies are rising with the temperatures as a heat wave that has scorched the Midwest makes its way to the South. What Happened: A major heat wave that brought sweltering temperatures to the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic for more than a week is now headed to the South, as the more northern regions face severe storms and widespread floods, NPR reported. As of Sunday, more than 123 million people across multiple U.S. states were under heat advisories including South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland and North Carol

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.08%. Currently, Watsco has a market capitalization of $19.34 billion. Buying $100 In WSO: If an investor had bought $100 of WSO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $292.81 today based on a price of $479.94 for WSO at the time of writing. Watsco's Performance Over Last 5 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an ed

As residents of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States brace for a historic heat wave, here are 10 stocks that could be impacted by June’s extreme weather. The Forecast: According to AccuWeather, several major population centers will see extreme heat this week. Chicago is forecasted to experience temperatures exceeding 90 degrees through Friday, similar to the heatwaves seen in 2022 and 2023. No rain is expected for the week. Fellow Midwestern cities Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati will see temperatures in the mid-to-high 90s through Friday. On the East Coast, temperatures are expected to be even higher. New York City is forecasted to reach the mid-90s, Philadelphia will cl

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 7.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.53%. Currently, Watsco has a market capitalization of $18.68 billion. Buying $100 In WSO: If an investor had bought $100 of WSO stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,767.52 today based on a price of $463.42 for WSO at the time of writing. Watsco's Performance Over Last 20 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by a

Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) short percent of float has fallen 7.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.48 million shares sold short, which is 11.41% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 11.33 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is im

Stephens & Co. analyst Tommy Moll reiterates Watsco (NYSE:WSO) with a Overweight and maintains $500 price target.