WSO Watsco dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Watsco's last dividend payment of $2.7 per share was made to shareholders on record before Oct 16, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $10.55 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.18%.
Key dates
- WSO last dividend date: Oct 16, 2024
WSO dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
WSO has a dividend yield of 2.18% which is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.4%, Watsco's dividend yield is 56% higher. The historical 5-year average of WSO's dividend yield is 2.9%, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
Watsco has been paying dividends for the last 30 years. According to our records WSO has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 8% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 23%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | $2.7 | 2.13% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | $2.7 | 1.98% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $2.7 | 2.41% |
| Jan 16, 2024 | $2.45 | 2.44% |
| Oct 16, 2023 | $2.45 | 2.56% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | $2.45 | 2.62% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $2.45 | 2.98% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | $2.45 | 3.29% |
| Oct 14, 2022 | $2.2 | 3.54% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $2.2 | 3.33% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $2.2 | 2.73% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $1.95 | 2.59% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $1.95 | 2.69% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $1.95 | 2.6% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | $1.95 | 2.63% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | $1.775 | 3.05% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | $1.775 | 2.91% |
| Jul 15, 2020 | $1.775 | 3.53% |
| Apr 14, 2020 | $1.775 | 4.25% |
| Jan 15, 2020 | $1.6 | 3.65% |
| Oct 11, 2019 | $1.6 | 3.78% |
| Jul 15, 2019 | $1.6 | 3.87% |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $1.6 | 4.21% |
| Jan 15, 2019 | $1.6 | 4.19% |
| Oct 12, 2018 | $1.45 | 3.43% |
| Jul 16, 2018 | $1.45 | 2.99% |
| Apr 13, 2018 | $1.45 | 2.84% |
| Jan 12, 2018 | $1.25 | 2.75% |
| Oct 13, 2017 | $1.25 | 2.88% |
| Jul 13, 2017 | $1.25 | 2.91% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | $1.05 | 2.84% |
| Jan 12, 2017 | $1.05 | 2.58% |
| Oct 13, 2016 | $1.05 | 2.58% |
| Jul 13, 2016 | $0.85 | 2.32% |
| Apr 13, 2016 | $0.85 | 2.3% |
| Jan 13, 2016 | $0.85 | 2.71% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.2% |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.15% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.08% |
| Jan 16, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.18% |
Watsco dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WSO has a payout ratio of 80.5% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 30.9%, Watsco's payout ratio is 161% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WSO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSO Watsco Inc | 2.26% | $10.55 | 80.5% |
| POOL Pool Corp | 1.31% | $4.6 | 38.4% |
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 0.92% | $1.61 | 12.3% |
| LII Lennox International Inc | 0.74% | $4.5 | 24.8% |
| GWW Ww Grainger Inc | 0.72% | $7.82 | 21.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Watsco pay a dividend?
Yes, Watsco has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WSO has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was WSO's last dividend?
Watsco's last regular dividend was on Oct 16, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $2.7 per share.
How much dividend does Watsco pay (per share)?
WSO has paid dividend of $10.55 per share in the last year.
What is Watsco's dividend yield?
Currently Watsco's dividend yield is 2.18%.
How often does Watsco pay dividends?
Watsco has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Watsco's dividend payout ratio?
Watsco's dividend payout ratio is 80.5%.
Does Watsco pay a good dividend?
Watsco's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.