Is Watsco, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Watsco, Inc. (WSO-B) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.19%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WSO-B's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WSO-B stock is currently 3.19%.

How much does WSO-B pay in dividends per year?

Watsco, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $12.3000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WSO-B pay dividends?

WSO-B stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WSO-B's dividend growing?

Watsco, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 9.68%.

WSO-B Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Watsco, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Watsco, Inc. (WSO-B) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.19% as of Jul 8, 2026. It pays $12.30 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 11.08% 5-year compound annual rate.

15.70B

Market cap

30.41x

Current P/E

29.24x

Forward P/E

3.19%

Dividend yield

$12.30

WSO-B dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

WSO-B pays out about 97% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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WSO-B chart

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	28.41%
Operating margin	9.87%
Pretax margin	10.19%
Net margin	6.87%
Effective tax rate	20.35%
ROA	11.15%
ROE	18.04%
D/E	0.17x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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WSO-B valuation

P/E	30.41x
P/S	1.95x
P/B	4.73x
P/CF	23.12x
P/FCF	26.34x
P/OCF	23.12x
PEG	-4.79x
EV multiple	18.31x

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Industrial - Distribution

Industry

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.