WSO is Watsco, Inc. (Industrials). Trading at $297.47. Current dividend yield: 4.38%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $13.20 |
| Current yield | 4.38% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 16, 2026(in 12 days) |
| Next payment (declared) | Oct 30, 2026 · $3.3000 |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $3.3000 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 11.06% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 11.02% |
| Payout ratio | 105% |
| Market cap | $12.27B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | $3.3000 |
| 2026-07-16 | $3.3000 |
| 2026-04-16 | $3.3000 |
| 2026-01-16 | $3.0000 |
| 2025-10-16 | $3.0000 |
| 2025-07-16 | $3.0000 |
| 2025-04-15 | $3.0000 |
| 2025-01-17 | $2.7000 |
Price chart & technicals
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About WSO
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 Sunbelt 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.
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Frequently asked
What is WSO's dividend yield?
WSO (Watsco, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 4.38%, which works out to about $13.20 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WSO's next ex-dividend date?
WSO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026 (in 12 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WSO last pay a dividend?
WSO's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 31, 2026.
How often does WSO pay dividends?
WSO pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WSO growing its dividend?
WSO has been growing its dividend at a 11.02% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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