WSO — Watsco, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | WSO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 16.03% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.4% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | -10.6% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
41.67%
3-Year Growth
18.05%
5-Year Growth
16.03%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 16, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | $3.3000 | +10.00% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $3.0000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $3.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 16, 2025 | $3.0000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $3.0000 | +11.11% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $2.7000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $2.7000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | $2.7000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $2.7000 | +10.20% |
| Jan 16, 2024 | $2.4500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 16, 2023 | $2.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | $2.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $2.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | $2.4500 | +11.36% |
| Oct 14, 2022 | $2.2000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $2.2000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $2.2000 | +12.82% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $1.9500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $1.9500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $1.9500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.4%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
17.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.87 | -$18.91M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.93 | -$185.19M |
| Q2 2025 | $4.53 | -$14.28M |
| Q3 2025 | $3.98 | $346.43M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.