Watsco Future Growth

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Watsco is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.5% and 7.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.4% in 3 years.

Key information

11.5%

Earnings growth rate

10.6%

EPS growth rate

Trade Distributors earnings growth	8.9%
Revenue growth rate	7.1%
Future return on equity	20.4%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	10 Aug 2024

Recent future growth updates

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Price Target To US$447

Aug 01

Recent updates

Is Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Aug 21

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Price Target To US$447

Aug 01

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:WSO - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	8,787	663	744	791	7
12/31/2025	8,187	588	670	704	12
12/31/2024	7,636	525	584	625	13
6/30/2024	7,434	485	781	813	N/A
3/31/2024	7,298	477	679	713	N/A
12/31/2023	7,284	499	526	562	N/A
9/30/2023	7,262	551	442	476	N/A
6/30/2023	7,171	535	377	410	N/A
3/31/2023	7,301	549	591	626	N/A
12/31/2022	7,274	550	536	572	N/A
9/30/2022	7,205	493	354	389	N/A
6/30/2022	6,952	478	307	341	N/A
3/31/2022	6,668	434	257	286	N/A
12/31/2021	6,280	382	324	350	N/A
9/30/2021	5,923	352	460	481	N/A
6/30/2021	5,677	321	336	355	N/A
3/31/2021	5,183	270	437	455	N/A
12/31/2020	5,055	246	518	534	N/A
9/30/2020	4,973	239	496	511	N/A
6/30/2020	4,831	218	512	529	N/A
3/31/2020	4,847	220	307	325	N/A
12/31/2019	4,770	226	318	336	N/A
9/30/2019	4,689	228	280	298	N/A
6/30/2019	4,590	224	241	258	N/A
3/31/2019	4,551	224	247	265	N/A
12/31/2018	4,547	223	153	171	N/A
9/30/2018	4,520	226	170	187	N/A
6/30/2018	4,453	213	236	252	N/A
3/31/2018	4,396	199	N/A	231	N/A
12/31/2017	4,342	191	N/A	307	N/A
9/30/2017	4,291	178	N/A	325	N/A
6/30/2017	4,303	177	N/A	275	N/A
3/31/2017	4,241	168	N/A	274	N/A
12/31/2016	4,221	168	N/A	282	N/A
9/30/2016	4,211	165	N/A	268	N/A
6/30/2016	4,147	161	N/A	337	N/A
3/31/2016	4,156	161	N/A	280	N/A
12/31/2015	4,113	159	N/A	223	N/A
9/30/2015	4,086	157	N/A	203	N/A
6/30/2015	4,044	154	N/A	136	N/A
3/31/2015	3,991	146	N/A	103	N/A
12/31/2014	3,945	140	N/A	145	N/A
9/30/2014	3,895	134	N/A	141	N/A
6/30/2014	3,842	126	N/A	162	N/A
3/31/2014	3,792	122	N/A	193	N/A
12/31/2013	3,743	119	N/A	150	N/A
9/30/2013	3,682	106	N/A	160	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WSO's forecast earnings growth (11.5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.5%).

Earnings vs Market: WSO's earnings (11.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WSO's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: WSO's revenue (7.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WSO's revenue (7.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WSO's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.4%)

Watsco Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target increased by 8.2% to US$453

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Price Target To US$447

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$327

Price target increased by 9.0% to US$296

Recent updates

Is Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Price target increased by 8.2% to US$453

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Price Target To US$447

Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 30, 2024

Watsco: Overoptimistic Margin Expectations

First quarter dividend of US$2.70 announced

Watsco, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on July 31, 2024

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

Watsco, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 03, 2024

First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Is Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Potentially Undervalued?

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 24, 2024

Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Fourth quarter dividend increased to US$2.70

Watsco, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common and Class B Common Stock, Payable on April 30, 2024

High number of new directors

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO)

Watsco: A Fantastic Dividend Compounder I Just Put On My Watchlist

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Watsco (NYSE:WSO)

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Watsco, Inc. Approves Annual Dividend

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024

Is Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Using Too Much Debt?

Watsco: A Simple Thesis For A Great Company

Upcoming dividend of US$2.45 per share at 2.4% yield

Watsco, Inc.'s (NYSE:WSO) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Watsco, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common and Class B Common Stock, Payable on January 31, 2024

Why Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Could Be Worth Watching

Key Executive notifies of intention to sell stock

Estimating The Fair Value Of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO)

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Might Become A Compounding Machine

Watsco: Staying Chill For Now

Watsco, Inc.: Strong Growth Driven By Supply Chain Disruption Is Diminishing

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Upcoming dividend of US$2.45 per share at 2.5% yield

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 19, 2023

Watsco, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of Its Common and Class B Common Stock, Payable on October 31, 2023

At US$349, Is It Time To Put Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) On Your Watch List?

Watsco: Time To Cool Off

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) acquired Plumbing and HVAC distribution business of Gateway Supply Company, Inc. for approximately $110 million.

Is Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Worth US$355 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Investors Should Be Encouraged By Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) Returns On Capital

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 01, 2023

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.45

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 01, 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$2.45 per share at 2.6% yield

High number of new directors

Is Watsco (NYSE:WSO) A Risky Investment?

Watsco: Shares Have Run Their Course (Rating Downgrade)

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Presents An Opportunity

When Should You Buy Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO)?

Key Executive notifies of intention to sell stock

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$327

First quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

We Like Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Upcoming dividend of US$2.45 per share at 3.2% yield

Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) Dividend Will Be Increased To $2.45

Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

With EPS Growth And More, Watsco (NYSE:WSO) Makes An Interesting Case

Lead Independent Director exercised options to buy US$1.2m worth of stock.

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO)

Price target increased by 9.0% to US$296

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Watsco Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Watsco, Inc. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 16, 2023

Investors Shouldn't Overlook Watsco's (NYSE:WSO) Impressive Returns On Capital