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WSO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

WSO has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 11.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.60%
Dividends per Share 12m 11.40
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.78%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.05%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.34%
Payout Ratio 87.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.26%

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: -9.7% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 88.6% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RXL 9,688 M 4.58% 13.3%
MSM 5,074 M 4.0% 6.49%
FTAI 15,781 M 0.87% 10.8%
GIC 1,394 M 3.22% 5.73%
HRI 4,410 M 2.03% 7.27%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 617 M 100% 100%
ALTG 246 M 95.6% 100%
INTR 3,608 M 63.3% 100%
HRI 4,410 M 51.9% 100%
RXL 9,688 M 27.1% 64.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare WSO Dividends with its Peer-Group

RXL
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 4.58% Yield
HRI
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 2.03% Yield
WSO-B
Watsco
 2.51% Yield
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises
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RUSHA
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 1.31% Yield
AL
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WSO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.75%
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
2013-04-11 2013-04-15 2013-04-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

WSO Dividend FAQ

Watsco Inc. is a leading distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, as well as related parts and supplies, operating in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The companys extensive product portfolio includes residential and commercial air conditioning and heating equipment, specialized equipment, and a wide range of parts and supplies, catering to contractors and dealers serving the replacement and new construction markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of WSO?

As of September 2025, WSO`s dividend yield is 2.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 11.4 USD by the current share price of 402.38.

Does WSO pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WSO paid a dividend of 11.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-16 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 2025-07-16.

Will WSO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-16. 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 8.78% 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 5.34%. If you bought WSO's shares at 213.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (11.4 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WSO?

WSO Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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 2.60% 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 87.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of WSO?

WSO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.05%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WSO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WSO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Watsco`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -60.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Watsco ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-08-17 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 7,142,900
1986 7,619,000 +6.67%
1987 8,095,200 +6.25%
1988 6,619,000 -18.24%
1989 6,430,000 -2.86%
1990 8,226,000 +27.93%
1991 8,829,000 +7.33%
1992 10,000,000 +13.26%
1993 14,000,000 +40%
1994 15,000,000 +7.14%
1995 26,000,000 +73.33%
1996 28,750,000 +10.58%
1997 27,142,900 -5.59%
1998 30,000,000 +10.53%
1999 28,686,000 -4.38%
2000 25,965,000 -9.49%
2001 27,549,000 +6.1%
2002 25,778,000 -6.43%
2003 26,729,000 +3.69%
2004 27,554,000 +3.09%
2005 27,984,000 +1.56%
2006 27,792,000 -0.69%
2007 27,564,000 -0.82%
2008 26,673,000 -3.23%
2009 30,366,000 +13.85%
2010 32,925,800 +8.43%
2011 33,116,800 +0.58%
2012 34,521,300 +4.24%
2013 34,727,100 +0.6%
2014 35,006,600 +0.8%
2015 35,311,500 +0.87%
2016 35,530,400 +0.62%
2017 37,228,700 +4.78%
2018 37,461,600 +0.63%
2019 38,242,300 +2.08%
2020 38,570,000 +0.86%
2021 38,847,900 +0.72%
2022 38,749,900 -0.25%
2023 39,441,300 +1.78%
2024 37,746,000 -4.3%
2025 37,876,000 +0.34%

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: 2025-08-15 02:47