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WatscoBSP:W1SO34 77 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.41% as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:W1SO34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$90.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Industrial Distribution companies, Watsco ranks better than 65% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Watsco is 2.41%.
As of today (2026-07-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Watsco is 2.30%.
BSP:W1SO34's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 65% of 100
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.935
vs BSP:W1SO34: 2.41
During the past 12 months, Watsco's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Watsco was 75.30% per year. The lowest was -17.40% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
BSP:W1SO34 vs QXO, WCC, AIT: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Watsco's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Watsco Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Watsco's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watsco's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Watsco Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
BRL 0.478318
2026-07-15
2026-07-14
2026-08-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
BRL:BRL 1.000000
BRL 0.458136
2026-04-15
2026-04-14
2026-05-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
BRL:BRL 1.000000
BRL 0.441678
2026-01-15
2026-01-14
2026-02-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
BRL:BRL 1.000000
BRL 0.449391
2025-10-15
2025-10-14
2025-11-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
BRL:BRL 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Watsco's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.913272
/
79.29
=
2.41 %
Current Share Price is R$79.29. Watsco's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as R$0.478318 * 4 = R$1.913272.
Watsco's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.827523
/
79.29
=
2.30 %
Current Share Price is R$79.29. Watsco's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is R$1.827523.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.41% mean?
Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.41% as of Jul. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Watsco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #35 out of 100 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Watsco's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Watsco's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.41%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.94. Watsco's value of 2.41% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watsco ranks #35 out of 100 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to QXO and WCC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #35 out of 100 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Watsco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.94. Watsco's value of 2.41% is 17.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.94, based on 100 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watsco's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.41% is 17.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Watsco and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watsco's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$90.49, compared to a current price of R$79.29 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.41% and 17.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.94. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watsco (BSP:W1SO34), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.41% as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Watsco (BSP:W1SO34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$79.29 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$90.49.
GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:W1SO34:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.41%
GF Value™: R$90.49 vs. price of R$79.29 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#35 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W1SO34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
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