WSOIndustrials · Industrial DistributionThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Watsco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $343 — +4.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Watsco, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (84): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WSO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $350 → $325 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $370 → $330 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | $485 |
| 30 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $385 → $330 |
| 28 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $460 → $420 |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $370 → $405 |
| 16 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | UBS | Reinstates | Neutral | $390 → $370 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
WSO appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Watsco, Inc. returned −3.9% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Watsco, Inc. has a market value of $13.5B and an enterprise value of $13.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.3B. The latest quarter grew 2.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $560.5M, a 7.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.75.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $697.1M, after $36.1M of capital spending.
Watsco, Inc. spent $5.1M on share buybacks and $499.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 26.1×; forward P/E: 24.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.04%, paying out 105% of earnings.
Watsco, Inc. employs 6,950 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.
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Watsco announced that it signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility. The new facility amends and extends its existing unsecured revolving credit facility.
Why it matters — The updated credit facility is a financing development relevant to investors monitoring Watsco’s funding arrangements.
Zacks Investment Research says Watsco has two key factors that may support an earnings beat in its upcoming report and outlines key expectations.
Why it matters — WSO watchers may find the item relevant for its discussion of expectations ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report.
Watsco announced the acquisition of two separate family-run businesses. The fund said the acquisitions should increase revenue and cash flow by roughly 10%.
Why it matters — The acquisitions may expand Watsco’s revenue and cash flow, according to the excerpt.
BBH Capital Partners Private Equity announced it has exited its investment in The Granite Group in connection with Granite’s agreement to be acquired by Watsco, Inc. Granite distributes plumbing and HVAC products and is headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire.
Why it matters — The item reports an acquisition agreement involving Watsco and a distributor serving customers across several New England states.
Seeking Alpha tracks 50 high-quality dividend-growth stocks to identify potential entry points based on valuation and future return estimates. Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot improved their rankings; Watsco is not mentioned in the excerpt.
Why it matters — The item describes a broader dividend-growth stock screen, but provides no specific ranking, valuation, or return information about Watsco.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Watsco, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $343, with estimates ranging from $315 to $433. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Watsco, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Watsco, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Watsco, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +4.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Watsco, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Watsco, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WSO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $315 to $433 over the next 12 months.
Watsco, Inc. returned -3.9% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Watsco Inc. is a leading distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, along with the related parts and supplies used to install, maintain, and service HVAC/R systems.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 22 Oct 2026): "Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility". Watsco announced that it signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility. The new facility amends and extends its existing unsecured revolving credit facility.
Watsco Inc. is a leading distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, along with the related parts and supplies used to install, maintain, and service HVAC/R systems. Watsco Inc. serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers through a broad network that supports contractors, dealers, and service professionals across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its product range includes air conditioners, furnaces, refrigeration units, compressors, evaporator coils, motors, thermostats, refrigerants, ductwork, insulation, tools, and other installation supplies. The company also provides value-added support such as technical training and digital ordering tools that help streamline equipment sourcing and aftermarket replacement needs. Watsco Inc. plays an important role in the HVAC/R supply chain by connecting manufacturers with the professionals who depend on timely access to critical climate-control and refrigeration products.
CEO Mr. Albert H. Nahmad · 6,950 employees · United States · https://www.watsco.com
