511.65 USD
+3.35
0.66%
At close Apr 1, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.66%
5 days
-1.63%
1 month
3.59%
3 months
9.14%
6 months
3.22%
Year to date
9.14%
1 year
17.85%
5 years
223.89%
10 years
310.30%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

58% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 103 | Existing positions closed: 65

7% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q3] → 15 (+1) [Q4]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 776 [Q3] → 803 (+27) [Q4]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $17.5B [Q3] → $16.9B (-$586M) [Q4]

1.58% less ownership

Funds ownership: 102.67% [Q3] → 101.08% (-1.58%) [Q4]

12% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 267 | Existing positions reduced: 302

39% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $23.8M | Put options by funds: $39.1M

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$460
10%
downside
Avg. target
$510
0%
upside
High target
$560
9%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Loop Capital
Chris Dankert
24% 1-year accuracy
4 / 17 met price target
10%downside
$460
Hold
Maintained
27 Feb 2025
Baird
David Manthey
35% 1-year accuracy
14 / 40 met price target
9%upside
$560
Outperform
Maintained
19 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about WSO published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
8 hours ago
Watsco Declares $3.00 Quarterly Dividend, Reflects 11% Increase to an Annual Rate of $12.00 Per Share
MIAMI, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on April 30, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2025. This marks an 11% increase to an annual rate of $12.00 per share.
Watsco Declares $3.00 Quarterly Dividend, Reflects 11% Increase to an Annual Rate of $12.00 Per Share
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Is Watsco (WSO) Down 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Watsco (WSO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Watsco (WSO) Down 0.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why You Should Retain Watsco Stock in Your Portfolio Now
WSO is expanding through strong sales and technology advancements. However, rising costs remain a challenge.
Here's Why You Should Retain Watsco Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Watsco to Participate in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference on March 12, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.
MIAMI, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced  its participation in the upcoming J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference.
Watsco to Participate in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference on March 12, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Watsco Is Primed For A Growth Acceleration, And I'm Buying More
Watsco's Q4 results were exceptional, with record sales, expanded margins, and new customer growth, signaling strong future growth potential. The company benefits from long-term tailwinds, regulatory changes, and a strong moat, making it well-positioned for sustained demand and continued market share gains. Watsco's dividend increase by 11% and robust free cash flow growth underscore its commitment to delivering shareholder value and confidence in future performance.
Watsco Is Primed For A Growth Acceleration, And I'm Buying More
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Watsco (WSO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Watsco (WSO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Watsco (WSO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Watsco's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, HVAC Equipment Sales Up Y/Y
WSO's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect solid HVAC equipment demand trends across geographies. Read on to learn about the firm's performance.
Watsco's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, HVAC Equipment Sales Up Y/Y
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for Watsco (WSO) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Watsco (WSO) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.06 per share a year ago.
Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
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