MIAMI, Jan. 02, 2026 (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 January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026.
The market appears expensive, with historical precedent for long periods of low returns after peaks. Consensus expects 15% S&P 500 earnings growth and rising margins, driven by AI innovation, supporting a steady long-term outlook. Analyst forecasts for 2026 should be viewed skeptically, as actual outcomes often diverge from consensus projections.
I am rotating from Big Tech to cyclical value, energy, and high-quality dividend growth stocks amid complex market interconnections. AI is the dominant disruptor, impacting macroeconomics, labor, energy demand, and driving market concentration in the Mag-7. Current market valuations are unfavorable and top-heavy, with over 40% in the largest ten holdings.
Watsco remains a high-quality business with strong industry positioning and improving margins, but current valuation limits upside potential. WSO faces near-term headwinds, including disappointing recent results, weaker consumer sentiment, and repeated HVAC OEM price hikes impacting demand. Profitability remains a bright spot, with expanding margins and improved cash flow as inventory turnover ...
Watsco, Inc. ( WSO ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Albert Nahmad - Chairman & CEO Paul Johnston - Executive Vice President Barry S. Logan - Executive VP of Planning & Strategy, Secretary and Director Rick Gomez - Vice President of Corporate Development Aaron Nahmad - Co-Vice Chairman & President Conference Call Participants Thomas Moll - Stephens Inc.,...
Strong Balance Sheet and Market-Leading Technologies Enable Continued Investments in Growth Strong Balance Sheet and Market-Leading Technologies Enable Continued Investments in Growth
Watsco is a steady compounder, benefiting from secular HVAC trends, a durable moat, and a proven buy-and-build strategy; I reiterate a Buy rating. WSO's long-term growth is driven by expanding margins, rising free cash flow per share, and increasing demand for HVAC equipment due to climate trends and replacement cycles. Despite near-term headwinds from tariffs, supply chain issues, and softer d...
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