Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Watsco (WSO)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Watsco (NYSE: WSO):

• 11/6/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $425.00 to $390.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/30/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $400.00 to $360.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/30/2025 – Watsco had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/29/2025 – Watsco was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating.
• 10/17/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at Mizuho from $525.00 to $400.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/15/2025 – Watsco had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at William Blair.
• 10/15/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $425.00 to $400.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $505.00 to $460.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – Watsco had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/27/2025 – Watsco had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/23/2025 – Watsco had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $450.00 to $425.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Watsco Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, October 16th were paid a dividend of $3.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 16th. This represents a $12.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Watsco’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 93.75%.

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.