Watsco

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Watsco is the largest distributor of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment for both commercial and residential use in the U.S. Founded more than 60 years ago in Miami, Watsco in 2023 acquired Gateway Supply Co., a South Carolina plumbing and HVAC distributor. Albert H. Nahmad has served as the company’s CEO since 1972.

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Updated:6/3/26
Country/Territory:U.S.
Headquarters:Miami
Industry:Wholesalers: Diversified
CEO:Albert H. Nahmad
Website:https://www.watsco.com

Ticker:WSO
Company type:Public
Revenues ($M):$7,239
Profits ($M):$497
Market value ($M):$14,771
Number of employees:7,000

Market value as of March 31, 2026.

Sector:Stores and Distributors
Industry:Wholesalers: Diversified
Industry Rank:5
Overall Score:6.47
Innovation:5
People Management:5
Use of Corporate Assets:6

Social Responsibility:5
Quality of Management:5
Financial Soundness:5
Long-Term Investment Value:5
Quality of Products/Services:5
Global Competitiveness:8

$ millions% change
Revenues ($M):$7,239.3-5%
Profits ($M):$497-7.3%
Assets ($M):$4,414.8-
Total Stockholder Equity ($M):$2,781.4-

Profit as % of Revenues:6.9%
Profits as % of Assets:11.3%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity:17.9%

Earnings Per Share ($):12.30
EPS % Change (from prior fiscal year):-7.9%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate):11.8%
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate):9.6%

Total Return to Investors (last year):-27%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized):11.3%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized):14.6%

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