WSO Dividend History & Yield
Watsco, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (in 38 days) | Oct 30, 2026 | $3.30 | $330.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 (in 130 days) | Jan 30, 2027 | $3.30 | $330.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 18, 2027 (in 222 days) | May 2, 2027 | $3.30 | $330.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 (in 314 days) | Aug 2, 2027 | $3.30 | $330.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WSO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $13.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WSO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 91 | $28,729 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 455 | $143,645 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 910 | $287,291 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.18%. $10,000 in WSO would currently pay about $418 a year ($35 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WSO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $3.30 | +0.0% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $3.30 | +10.0% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| Oct 16, 2025 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| Jul 16, 2025 | — | $3.00 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $3.00 | +11.1% |
| Jan 17, 2025 | — | $2.70 | +0.0% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | — | $2.70 | +0.0% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | — | $2.70 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | $2.70 | +10.2% |
| Jan 16, 2024 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Oct 16, 2023 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | — | $2.45 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | — | $2.45 | +11.4% |
| Oct 14, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $2.20 | +12.8% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $1.95 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $1.95 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | — | $1.95 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | — | $1.95 | +9.9% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | — | $1.775 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | — | $1.775 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
WSO scores 25/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Watsco, Inc.
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Industrial Distribution. First dividend on our records: Apr 9, 1992. 138 payments tracked.
WSO dividend FAQ
When is WSO's next ex-dividend date?
WSO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026 (in 38 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $3.30 per share, expected on Oct 30, 2026.
How often does WSO pay dividends?
WSO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $3.30 per share with an ex-date of Jul 16, 2026.
What is WSO's dividend yield?
WSO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.99%, based on $12.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $316.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $13.20 per share, is 4.18%.
How much does WSO pay per share?
WSO pays about $3.30 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $13.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $1,320.00 a year.
Has WSO grown or cut its dividend?
WSO has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.1% a year (+10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WSO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.18%, you would need about 91 shares of WSO (roughly $28,729 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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