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WSO Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

WSO has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 11.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.36%
Dividends per Share 12m 11.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.10%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.51%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.11%
Payout Ratio 91.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.18%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -33.6% (S&P 500: 14%)
Total Return 5y: 81.8% (S&P 500: 98.9%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,248 M 3.67% 12.4%
MSM 4,807 M 4.15% 4.92%
WSO 13,921 M 3.36% 6.11%
FAST 47,930 M 3.14% 6.07%
GIC 1,090 M 3.67% 4.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 705 M 300% 100%
ALTG 144 M 174% 100%
HRI 4,396 M 74.6% 100%
RXL 11,248 M 37.7% 64.5%
WSO 13,921 M 11.1% 92.7%

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SIX3
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WSO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-16 2025-10-16 2025-10-31 Quarterly 3 0% 0.83%
2025-07-16 2025-07-16 2025-07-31 Quarterly 3 0% 0.64%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-30 Quarterly 3 11.1% 0.58%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 2.7 0% 0.55%
2024-10-16 2024-10-16 2024-10-31 Quarterly 2.7 0% 0.55%
2024-07-16 2024-07-16 2024-07-31 Quarterly 2.7 0% 0.54%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-30 Quarterly 2.7 10.2% 0.66%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Quarterly 2.45 0% 0.61%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-10-31 Quarterly 2.45 0% 0.64%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Quarterly 2.45 0% 0.67%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-04-28 Quarterly 2.45 0% 0.78%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-01-31 Quarterly 2.45 11.4% 0.91%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-31 Quarterly 2.2 0% 0.86%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 2.2 0% 0.88%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-04-29 Quarterly 2.2 12.8% 0.77%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-31 Quarterly 1.95 0% 0.64%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 1.95 0% 0.7%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-07-30 Quarterly 1.95 0% 0.68%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-30 Quarterly 1.95 9.9% 0.7%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 1.775 0% 0.76%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-10-30 Quarterly 1.775 0% N/A
2020-07-15 2020-07-16 2020-07-31 Quarterly 1.775 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-04-30 Quarterly 1.775 10.9% N/A
2020-01-15 2020-01-16 2020-01-31 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-10-31 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2019-07-15 2019-07-16 2019-07-31 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-04-30 Quarterly 1.6 0% N/A
2019-01-15 2019-01-16 2019-01-31 Quarterly 1.6 10.3% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-10-31 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 1.45 16% N/A
2018-01-12 2018-01-16 2018-01-31 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2017-10-13 2017-10-16 2017-10-31 Quarterly 1.25 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 1.25 19% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2016-10-13 2016-10-17 2016-10-31 Quarterly 1.05 23.5% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.85 21.4% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-01-16 2015-01-21 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.7 16.7% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.6 50% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.4 60% N/A
2013-07-11 2013-07-15 2013-07-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

WSO Dividend FAQ

Watsco Inc. (NYSE: WSO) is a leading North-American distributor of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment and related parts. The company supplies a broad product portfolio-including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, gas/electric/oil furnaces, commercial HVAC systems, and ancillary supplies such as thermostats, refrigerants, and plumbing materials-to contractors and dealers serving both replacement and new-construction markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

What is the Dividend Yield of WSO?

As of December 2025, WSO`s dividend yield is 3.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 11.7 USD by the current share price of 347.98.

Does WSO pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, WSO paid a dividend of 11.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-16 and the payout was 3 USD.

How often does WSO pay dividends?

WSO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WSO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-16.

WSO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WSO for the next 4 payments are between 2.793 (-6.9%) and 2.98 (-0.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WSO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Watsco (WSO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WSO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Watsco (WSO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WSO?

WSO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.1% per year.
Strong growth: WSO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WSO?

WSO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.11%. If you bought WSO's shares at 191.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (11.7 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WSO?

WSO Payout Consistency is 92.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Watsco has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WSO have a good Dividend Yield?

WSO`s 3.36% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WSO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WSO is 91.4%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WSO?

WSO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-30 02:18