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Watsco (WC3) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Digital Platform GrowthRapid adoption of e-commerce, mobile apps and OnCallAir can deepen contractor relationships, improve ordering efficiency and create scalable data advantages. This supports customer retention and operating leverage beyond traditional branch distribution.
Strong Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationHigh earnings-to-cash conversion and minimal leverage provide financial flexibility through demand cycles. Watsco can fund inventory, technology and acquisitions internally while maintaining resilience against supplier, regulatory or end-market disruptions.
Residential Market Position And Strategic ExpansionResidential HVAC is Watsco's largest segment and benefits from replacement demand in a large installed base. Jackson Supply expands geographic reach and customer density, potentially strengthening purchasing scale and cross-selling over time.
Bears Say
Gross-margin PressureMargin normalization after prior OEM pricing benefits, A2L comparisons and less favorable mix has reduced earnings quality. Management targets a long-term 30% gross profit margin, but restoring it may require better pricing, mix and inventory execution.
Commercial And VRF WeaknessWeak commercial and VRF demand creates a structural drag on mix and limits the benefits of residential strength. Transition-related uncertainty may persist while customers and suppliers adapt to A2L products, standards and inventory requirements.
Uneven Growth And Inventory ExecutionDistributor earnings remain exposed to unit-cycle fluctuations, working-capital swings and demand timing. Elevated inventory can tie up cash and increase markdown or obsolescence risk, particularly during product transitions and uneven regional construction activity.

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WC3 FAQ

What was Watsco’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Watsco’s market cap?
Watsco’s market cap is CHF10.54B.
    When is Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 38 days.
      How were Watsco’s earnings last quarter?
      Watsco released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported CHF3.256 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of CHF3.59 by -CHF0.334.
        Is Watsco overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Watsco’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          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 CHF3.256 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of CHF3.59. 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
              What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
              Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                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.

                Watsco (WC3) Earnings & Revenues

                WC3 Earnings Call

                Q2 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                The call portrays a company returning to more conventional operating conditions with stabilized end markets, notable digital and e-commerce momentum, strong cash/no-debt balance sheet and a strategic acquisition (Jackson Supply). Offsetting these positives are a meaningful year-over-year gross margin contraction (~180 bps) driven largely by prior-year pricing and A2L comparisons, softness in commercial/VRF, some regional new-build weakness, and inventory timing considerations. Management emphasizes stabilization, long-term margin targets (30%), and technology-driven growth opportunities, suggesting confidence in future recovery.View all CH:WC3 earnings summaries

                WC3 Stock 12 Month Forecast

                Average Price Target

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