$WSO

Watsco: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Watsco Inc. (WSO) reported Q3 profit of $155.4M, or $3.77 per share, missing analyst estimates of $4.13 per share. Revenue was $2.22B, exceeding expectations of $2.21B.

Original reporting
Published Oct 27, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WSOBearishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings miss may lead to short-term price decline, but revenue beat offers a positive note.

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Market read

The earnings release provides fresh data that can influence trading decisions on WSO today.

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What to watch

Revenue beat could offset earnings miss if cost controls improve.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours reaction

Background

Watsco is a leading distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in the U.S.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WSOBearishHigh confidence
Context

Watsco reported Q3 earnings of $155.4M profit and $3.77 EPS, missing consensus of $4.13 EPS.

Expected impact

likely downside as market prices in the earnings miss

Evidence & confidence

The company posted lower-than-expected EPS, a key driver for short-term price moves.

Market effects

HVAC sector may see modest pullback as a major player missed estimates.

U.S. market may see slight pressure on related consumer discretionary stocks.

Limited to U.S. investors; no broader global effect.

Counterpoint

Some investors may view the miss as a buying opportunity if they expect a rebound.

Key entities

  • Watsco Inc.

    HVAC equipment distributor reporting Q3 results.

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Watsco reported Q3 2026 sales of $2.22B (+7% YoY), gross profit of $586M, and EPS of $3.77. The company highlighted investments in technology and initiatives like SupplySync, VCR, and Hydros. Operating cash flow improved 79% YoY to $304M. Watsco remains debt-free with $649M in cash. E-commerce sales grew 12% YoY, reaching 37% of total sales. The company discussed its strategic goals, including leveraging data, improving customer experience, and transforming supply chain operations.

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Why Watsco (WSO) shares are falling today

Watsco (NYSE: WSO) shares fell 3.5% after reporting Q3 2026 earnings. Revenue of $2.22B beat estimates, but EPS of $3.77 missed expectations. Operating and free cash flow margins declined. The company expects acquisitions to boost annual revenue by 10%. Shares trade at $294.57, down 15.2% YTD.