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WSO·WSO

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$421.35
Open
$412.89
Market Cap
16.61B
52W High
$535.40
Low
$409.12
P. Close
$415.07
P/E
31.81
52W Low
$323.05
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
44
BEARISH
Watsco (WSO) shares saw an 8.1% increase, reaching a high of $420.82, potentially reflecting a market rebound driven by tech stock recovery and positive consumer sentiment. This suggests a positive shift in investor sentiment, which could influence short-term trading strategies. However, trading volume decreased by 28% compared to the average, which may indicate caution among some investors. Argus Research has raised its target price for WSO to $447.00, maintaining a HOLD rating, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's growth prospects. Analysts predict lower EPS and revenue for WSO in Q4, with the consensus EPS estimate revised downward, signaling potential investor reaction. This anticipated decline in earnings could lead to volatility in the coming days, especially as investors react to the actual Q4 results. The focus on key metrics beyond headline numbers is advised to gain deeper insights into the company's performance. The company's core business revolves around the distribution of HVACR equipment, parts, and related services across North and South America.
Earnings Summary
Watsco, Inc. is an Industrial Distribution company that distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies. The company serves contractors and dealers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In Q4 2024, Watsco's EPS was $2.37, surpassing the estimated $2.19, with revenue of $1.75 billion. The next quarter's data is missing, so a direct comparison is unavailable. The company beat estimates in the most recent quarter. There is not enough information to analyze historical trends. Recent news indicates that WSO shares experienced gains due to a market rebound, fueled by a recovery in technology stocks and positive investor sentiment. Investors should watch for further developments in consumer spending and the performance of technology stocks, as these factors will likely influence the ETF's performance in the coming days.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.58$1.80$2.02$2.25$2.47Q4'24Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.90$1.68-11.6%
Q4'24$2.19$2.37+8.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.6B$1.6B$1.7B$1.7B$1.8BQ4'24Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.6B$1.6B-3.6%
Q4'24 - $1.8B -

Market Data

WSO Stock Snapshot

WSO is currently trading at $417.92, giving WSO a market cap of 16.61B and a P/E ratio of 31.8. Today's range spans $409.12–$421.35, with shares opening at $412.89 and moving up $2.85 (0.7%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 44/100.

Over the past year WSO has traded between $323.05 and $535.40 - the current price is +29.4% off the 52-week low and -21.9% from the high.

The breakout geometry on WSO is constructive - price at $417.92 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $323.05–$535.40), scoring 73/100 (BUY) with neutral sentiment (44/100). (P/E: 31.8) At 16.61B in Industrials market cap, technical breakouts through prior resistance at this capitalization tier tend to be better validated than in smaller-cap peers - institutional participation means that cleared levels attract follow-through buying rather than immediate fade behavior.

The combination of a BUY signal (73/100) and neutral news sentiment (44/100) puts WSO on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 16.61B in Industrials market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $417.92 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $323.05–$535.40 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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