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Watsco (WC3) Stock Price & Analysis

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WC3 Stock Chart & Stats

€271.60-€5.60(-2.02%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€250€260€270€280Aug 5Aug 17Aug 25Sep 14Oct 2Oct 13Oct 27
Day’s Range
EUR 270.60 - EUR 275.20
52-Week Range
EUR 248.00 - EUR 388.20
Previous Close
EUR 277.20
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
11
Market Cap
EUR 11.29B
Enterprise Value
EUR 12.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 648.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 553.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
27.8
Beta
0.30
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.66
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
4.21%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet And Cash Generation

A debt-free balance sheet and sharply improved operating cash flow provide meaningful financial flexibility through industry cycles. Strong liquidity can support acquisitions, working capital and technology investment while reducing the need to rely on external financing during weaker demand periods.

Technology Adoption Strengthens Customer Engagement

Rapid adoption of e-commerce and digital contractor tools can deepen customer relationships, improve ordering efficiency and increase purchase frequency. These platforms also give Watsco a scalable way to differentiate its distribution network and support stronger operating leverage over time.

Acquisitions Expand Scale And Product Breadth

The acquisitions materially expand geographic coverage, customer reach and product breadth while adding a plumbing platform alongside HVAC distribution. Greater network density and scale can improve local availability, diversify revenue and create additional opportunities to deploy Watsco’s technology.

Bears Say

Gross Margin Remains Below The Long-term Target

Margin performance remains below management’s long-term objective, limiting current earnings power and leaving improvement dependent on pricing, mix and technology initiatives. Customer consolidation, newer acquisition margins and equipment mix could continue to restrain margin expansion even as revenue grows.

Profitability And Revenue Growth Have Become Uneven

Uneven revenue growth and a sustained reduction in net margin indicate that earnings power has not kept pace with the company’s earlier expansion. Stable operating margins provide support, but lower bottom-line profitability could constrain reinvestment and make results more sensitive to costs.

Replacement Demand Remains Below Normal

The replacement market is an important source of recurring HVAC demand, yet unit activity remains below its level from two years earlier. Continued consumer uncertainty could delay installations and repairs, reducing the pace of organic recovery even as industry volumes begin to stabilize.

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WC3 FAQ

What was Watsco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watsco lowest stock price was €248.00 and its highest was €388.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Watsco’s market cap?
Watsco’s market cap is €11.29B.
When is Watsco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watsco’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 17, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 98 days.
How were Watsco’s earnings last quarter?
Watsco released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported €3.381 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €3.676 by -€0.295.
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 1.66.
How many shares outstanding does Watsco have?
Watsco has 35,977,493 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watsco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watsco reported an EPS of €3.381 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €3.676. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.101%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watsco?
Hedge funds hold Watsco shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Watsco is 1,812,760,172 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 843.0 shares last quarter.
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