Watsco (WSO) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (WSO) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.16%
Dividends per Share 12m 10.80
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.78%
Overall Dividend Rating 73.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.15%
Payout Ratio 81.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.1%
Total Return 12m: 24.66%
#11 in Group
Total Return 5y: 292.96%
#22 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

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WSO 20,241m 2.16% 8.15%
RXL 8,251m 9.56% 39.7%
SIX3 3,693m 12.1% 21.0%
WJX 264m 6.73% 30.4%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WSO 20,241m 8.78% 81.5%
INTR 2,577m 63.3% 10.0%
BDI 373m 59.7% 33.1%
HRI 3,920m 51.9% 20.9%

WSO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend 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 FAQ

Does WSO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 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 April 2025, WSO`s dividend yield is 2.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 10.8M USD by the current share price of 520.66.

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 of WSO?

WSO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.78M% 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 8.15M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Watsco five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (10.8M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (132.50):

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 2.16% 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 73.22%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WSO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WSO`s Outstanding Shares?

Watsco`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.44% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -10.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 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 37,738,100 -4.32%