Watsco, Inc. (WSO)
Industrials ยท Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 7, 1984. SentiSense covers Watsco, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies. Albert H. Nahmad is its chief executive officer. The company reports 7,050 employees, and its corporate website is www.watsco.com.
About Watsco, Inc.
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sun Belt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
Latest reported results
Watsco, Inc. reported revenue of $2.22 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 7.4% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 770 institutions reported holding WSO, with 37.7 million shares worth $15.7 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Capital Group, BlackRock and Vanguard. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on WSO
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- WSO financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Watsco, Inc. do?
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share.
What sector is WSO in?
SentiSense classifies Watsco, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies.
Where does WSO stock trade?
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since June 7, 1984.
Who is the CEO of Watsco, Inc.?
Albert H. Nahmad is the chief executive officer of Watsco, Inc..