WC3 Stock Chart & Stats
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageWSO's low leverage and effectively debt-free posture provide durable financial flexibility. With total debt roughly $406M versus ~$3.47B equity and management emphasizing no net leverage, the company can fund technology, acquisitions, dividends and seasonal inventory without borrowing stress, supporting long-term capital allocation through cyclical HVAC demand.
Strong Cash Generation / High FCF ConversionConsistently high free cash flow conversion (FCF ≈95% of net income, operating cash flow ~$733M TTM) indicates solid earnings quality for a distributor. Persistent cash generation funds the dividend, M&A and tech investments that drive scale and margin improvements, and provides a buffer against working-capital swings typical in distribution models.
Scale And Momentum In Digital PlatformsRapid e-commerce and OnCallAir growth (e-commerce +16%, OnCallAir +20% with GMV guidance >$2B) represent a structural shift toward higher-penetration, lower cost-to-serve sales. Digital scale increases customer stickiness, raises effective margins on transactions, and creates a durable competitive advantage versus less digitized local distributors.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue GrowthTop-line growth has been inconsistent across recent years—strong in 2021–22, flattened in 2023, rebounded in 2024, dipped in 2025—which reflects demand cyclicality and product-transition effects. For a working-capital-intensive distributor, unreliable revenue trends complicate capacity planning, margin leverage and multi-period forecasting.
Inventory Build And Working-capital PressureManagement disclosed a notable Q1 inventory build tied to product transitions and seasonal stocking. Elevated inventory raises working-capital needs, can depress near-term cash flow and increases carrying/obsolescence risk—especially important for distributors where turns and cash conversion drive sustainable returns.
OEM Price/tariff Uncertainty And Unit-volume RiskAnticipated OEM price actions and tariffs introduce structural uncertainty into both demand and margins. If higher OEM pricing reduces installer orders or cannot be promptly passed through, unit volumes and margin targets could be pressured. Limited visibility into downstream channel inventories further complicates sell-through forecasting.
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WC3 FAQ
What was Watsco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Currently, no data Available
What is Watsco’s market cap?
Watsco’s market cap is CHF10.23B.
When is Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Watsco’s earnings last quarter?
Watsco released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported CHF3.235 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of CHF3.567 by -CHF0.332.
Is Watsco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watsco’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Watsco pay dividends?
Watsco does not currently pay dividends.
What is Watsco’s EPS estimate?
Watsco’s EPS estimate is 3.36.
How many shares outstanding does Watsco have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to Watsco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watsco reported an EPS of CHF3.235 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of CHF3.567. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watsco?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:WC3
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Watsco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
CHF300.55 (― Upside)
CHF300.55 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:WC3 Sentiment 86%
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Neutral
Bullish news 50%
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Technicals
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Positive
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-22.81%
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Company Description
Watsco
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also offers parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. It serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
WC3 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately constructive tone: management highlighted stability returning after the A2L transition, modest top-line growth (2%), strong e-commerce and OnCallAir momentum (16% and 20% growth respectively, with GMV > $2B expected), a strategic acquisition (Jackson Supply, $230M, +25 locations), intact gross margins, flat SG&A and a debt-free balance sheet. Offsetting items were ongoing unit-volume pressure (though stabilizing), a notable Q1 inventory build, and uncertainty around forthcoming OEM price increases and seasonal comps. Overall the positive drivers (digital growth, acquisition, margin programs, strong balance sheet and improving seasonal momentum) outweigh the transitory operational uncertainties.View all CH:WC3 earnings summaries