WSO Dividend History - Watsco

Track the latest WSO dividend history: 2.23% Dividend Yield, 8.78% Annual Growth - Explore WSO's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.23%
Cash Amount 12m 10.80
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.78%
Dividend Rating 70.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.56%
Payout Ratio 81.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.1%
Total Return 12m: 34.32%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 248.85%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WSO 20,211m 2.23% 7.56%
AIT 10,208m 0.48% 1.80%
AER 19,290m 0.77% 1.30%
AL 5,508m 1.81% 2.26%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WSO 20,211m 8.78% 70.0%
AIT 10,208m 2.95% 50.9%
AL 5,508m 6.86% 62.3%
FAST 42,880m 2.19% 52.8%

WSO Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 2.7 0.55%
2024-10-16 2024-10-16 2024-10-31 Quarterly 2.7 0.55%
2024-07-16 2024-07-16 2024-07-31 Quarterly 2.7 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 0.61%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-10-31 Quarterly 2.45 0.64%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Quarterly 2.45 0.67%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-04-28 Quarterly 2.45 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 0.86%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 2.2 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 0.64%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 1.95 0.7%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-07-30 Quarterly 1.95 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 0.76%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-10-30 Quarterly 1.775 0.75%
2020-07-15 2020-07-16 2020-07-31 Quarterly 1.775 0.93%
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-04-30 Quarterly 1.775 10.9% 1.14%
2020-01-15 2020-01-16 2020-01-31 Quarterly 1.6
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-10-31 Quarterly 1.6
2019-07-15 2019-07-16 2019-07-31 Quarterly 1.6
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-04-30 Quarterly 1.6
2019-01-15 2019-01-16 2019-01-31 Quarterly 1.6 10.3%
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-10-31 Quarterly 1.45
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 1.45
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 1.45 16%
2018-01-12 2018-01-16 2018-01-31 Quarterly 1.25
2017-10-13 2017-10-16 2017-10-31 Quarterly 1.25
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 1.25 19%
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 1.05
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 1.05
2016-10-13 2016-10-17 2016-10-31 Quarterly 1.05 23.5%
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.85
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.85
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.85 21.4%
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.7
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.7
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.7

WSO Dividend History - FAQ

Does WSO pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, WSO paid a dividend of 10.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of WSO?

As of February 2025, WSO`s dividend yield is 2.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 10.80 USD by the current share price of 498.68.

How often does WSO pay dividends?

WSO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WSO has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WSO?

The next ex-dividend date for Watsco (WSO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of WSO?

WSO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.78% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WSO?

WSO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.56%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Watsco five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (10.80) divided by the purchase price five years ago (142.95):

What is the Payout Consistency of WSO?

WSO Payout Consistency is 95.1%.
Highly consistent: Watsco has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WSO have a good Dividend Yield?

WSO`s 2.23% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WSO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WSO is 81.5%. 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 70.02%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: WSO Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WSO`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Watsco are shrinking at a rate of -0.44% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -10.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Watsco ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 7142900
1986 7619000 +6.67%
1987 8095200 +6.25%
1988 6619000 -18.24%
1989 6430000 -2.86%
1990 8226000 +27.93%
1991 8829000 +7.33%
1992 10000000 +13.26%
1993 14000000 +40%
1994 15000000 +7.14%
1995 26000000 +73.33%
1996 28750000 +10.58%
1997 27142900 -5.59%
1998 30000000 +10.53%
1999 28686000 -4.38%
2000 25965000 -9.49%
2001 27549000 +6.1%
2002 25778000 -6.43%
2003 26729000 +3.69%
2004 27554000 +3.09%
2005 27984000 +1.56%
2006 27792000 -0.69%
2007 27564000 -0.82%
2008 26673000 -3.23%
2009 30366000 +13.85%
2010 32925800 +8.43%
2011 33116800 +0.58%
2012 34521300 +4.24%
2013 34727100 +0.6%
2014 35006600 +0.8%
2015 35311500 +0.87%
2016 35530400 +0.62%
2017 37228700 +4.78%
2018 37461600 +0.63%
2019 38242300 +2.08%
2020 38570000 +0.86%
2021 38847900 +0.72%
2022 38749900 -0.25%
2023 39441300 +1.78%
2024 37738100 -4.32%