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Watsco - WSO Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $404.25
  • Forecasted Upside: -8.25%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$440.60 As of 04/24/2024 01:00 AM ET
▲ +27.03 (6.54%)

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Analyst Price Target for WSO

Analyst Price Target is $404.25
▼ -8.25% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Watsco in the last 3 months. The average price target is $404.25, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $325.00. The average price target represents a -8.25% upside from the last price of $440.60.

This chart shows the closing price for WSO for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 7 investment analysts is to hold stock in Watsco. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/1/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/24/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/25/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$420.00 ➝ $460.00Low
2/14/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $410.00Low
12/11/2023StephensBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$450.00 ➝ $500.00Low
12/8/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$387.00 ➝ $500.00Low
10/10/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$340.00 ➝ $402.00Low
9/22/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$326.00 ➝ $337.00Low
9/18/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$335.00 ➝ $350.00Low
8/28/2023StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$450.00Low
8/2/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$323.00 ➝ $326.00N/A
8/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$305.00 ➝ $325.00N/A
8/2/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$375.00 ➝ $380.00Low
7/24/2023MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$360.00Low
5/23/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$280.00 ➝ $340.00Low
4/24/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$331.00 ➝ $380.00Low
4/24/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$315.00 ➝ $335.00Low
4/21/2023StephensBoost TargetOverweight$375.00 ➝ $400.00Low
4/21/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$269.00 ➝ $289.00Low
4/21/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$365.00 ➝ $380.00Low
4/19/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$350.00 ➝ $355.00Low
4/5/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$218.00 ➝ $269.00Low
2/21/2023StephensBoost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $375.00Low
2/17/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$335.00 ➝ $365.00Low
2/17/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$323.00 ➝ $350.00Low
2/7/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$310.00 ➝ $335.00Low
1/10/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$280.00Low
10/24/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$284.00 ➝ $294.00Low
10/20/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$311.00 ➝ $284.00Low
10/12/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$217.00 ➝ $218.00Low
9/6/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $310.00Low
9/1/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$204.00 ➝ $217.00Low
8/17/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$311.00Low
7/27/2022StephensLower TargetOutperform$350.00Low
7/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$208.00 ➝ $204.00Low
7/18/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$320.00 ➝ $300.00Low
7/15/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$207.00 ➝ $208.00Low
7/14/2022Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$350.00 ➝ $313.00Low
6/16/2022Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$228.00 ➝ $207.00High
5/31/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$277.00 ➝ $228.00Low
4/22/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$288.00 ➝ $277.00Low
4/22/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$300.00 ➝ $350.00Medium
2/14/2022KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$320.00Medium
8/3/2021Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageHold$300.00Low
7/23/2021StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $350.00High
7/12/2021Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$309.00 ➝ $304.00Medium
5/19/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform$309.00High
4/26/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$244.00 ➝ $266.00Low
4/19/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$244.00 ➝ $266.00N/A
4/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$233.00 ➝ $244.00High
3/1/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $218.00Low
2/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$219.00 ➝ $233.00Low
1/20/2021William BlairReiterated RatingOutperformMedium
1/15/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$230.00 ➝ $250.00Medium
1/4/2021Vertical ResearchUpgradeSell ➝ HoldN/A
10/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$203.00 ➝ $219.00High
10/15/2020StephensInitiated CoverageEqual WeightLow
10/13/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$195.00 ➝ $203.00Low
10/7/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$175.00 ➝ $185.00High
8/12/2020Vertical ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ SellLow
7/24/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$146.00 ➝ $195.00Low
6/23/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$127.00 ➝ $130.00Low
4/24/2020Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $168.00High
3/23/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$147.00 ➝ $138.00Medium
3/17/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$158.00 ➝ $147.00High
2/18/2020StephensLower TargetOverweight$192.00 ➝ $190.00Medium
2/14/2020Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$164.00 ➝ $160.00Medium
1/16/2020William BlairReiterated RatingOutperformN/A
10/21/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $158.00Low
10/18/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $175.00Low
10/18/2019Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$165.00 ➝ $164.00Low
10/10/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$132.00 ➝ $138.00Low
10/8/2019Buckingham ResearchBoost TargetNeutral$148.00 ➝ $165.00Low
(Data available from 4/25/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.96 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 27 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/28/2023
  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/28/2023
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/27/2023
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/27/2023
  • 18 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/26/2024
  • 34 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/25/2024
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/26/2024
  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/25/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States and internationally. The company distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. It also offers parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. The company serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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Today's Range

Now: $440.60
Low: $421.83
High: $451.29

50 Day Range

MA: $410.19
Low: $377.91
High: $444.57

52 Week Range

Now: $440.60
Low: $315.17
High: $451.29

Volume

775,259 shs

Average Volume

273,454 shs

Market Capitalization

$17.40 billion

P/E Ratio

32.25

Dividend Yield

2.61%

Beta

0.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Watsco?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on Watsco in the last twelve months: Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Stephens, StockNews.com, and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for Watsco?

8 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Watsco in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $398.00, suggesting a possible downside of 9.7%. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the highest price target set, predicting WSO will reach $500.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $325.00 for Watsco in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Watsco?

Watsco currently has 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WSO, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Watsco?

Other companies that are similar to Watsco include Watsco, Masco, Lennox International, EMCOR Group and James Hardie Industries. Learn More about companies similar to Watsco.

How do I contact Watsco's investor relations team?

Watsco's physical mailing address is 2665 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE SUITE 901, MIAMI FL, 33133. The construction company's listed phone number is (305) 714-4100 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Watsco is www.watsco.com. Learn More about contacing Watsco investor relations.