# Watsco, Inc.

> Watsco is a publicly traded distributor of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies. Its local operating companies serve professional contractors across the Americas, combining branch inventory and technical support with mobile ordering, e-commerce and contractor sales software. Its growth strategy pairs acquisitions with local operating autonomy.

- **Founded:** 1956
- **Headquarters:** Miami, United States
- **Products:** HVAC equipment distribution, Parts, supplies and refrigeration, HVAC Pro+ mobile apps and e-commerce, OnCall Air, SupplySync
- **Notable:** Acquired more than 70 businesses since entering HVAC/R distribution in 1989, according to July 2026 reporting., Ranked first in ACHR News’ 2025 HVACR distributor list, based on reported 2024 HVACR sales., Trailing-year e-commerce sales reached $2.7 billion, or 37% of sales, at June 30, 2026.

## Products & services

- **HVAC equipment distribution** — Residential and commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, ductless systems and related equipment supplied through local operating companies.
- **Parts, supplies and refrigeration** — Compressors, coils, motors, refrigerants, thermostats, tools, ductwork and commercial refrigeration products.
- **HVAC Pro+ mobile apps and e-commerce** — Contractor access to product data, pricing, inventory, technical information and 24/7 ordering.
- **OnCall Air** — Digital contractor proposals with equipment choices, distributor connections and financing estimates; monthly usage-based subscription pricing.
- **SupplySync** — A technology initiative formally launched by July 2026; introduced at the December 2025 investor day.
- **Alert Labs** — Connected water monitoring and building intelligence products through a Watsco subsidiary.
- **Plumbing distribution** — Plumbing and related products through operating businesses including Gateway Supply and The Granite Group.

## Achievements

- Acquired more than 70 businesses since entering HVAC/R distribution in 1989, according to July 2026 reporting.
- Ranked first in ACHR News’ 2025 HVACR distributor list, based on reported 2024 HVACR sales.
- Trailing-year e-commerce sales reached $2.7 billion, or 37% of sales, at June 30, 2026.
- OnCall Air facilitated $1.9 billion GMV in the twelve months ended June 2026.
- Paid dividends for 52 consecutive years as reported in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced completion of The Granite Group acquisition on October 12; transaction closed October 9. The agreed purchase consideration was $505 million, subject to customary adjustment.
- **2026-07** — Second-quarter revenue rose 2% to $2.1 billion, while operating income declined 12% and gross margin fell to 27.5% from 29.3%.
- **2026-06** — Acquired Jackson Supply Company, adding 25 Sunbelt locations and approximately $230 million in annualized sales.
- **2026-02** — Reported 2025 revenue of $7.24 billion, down 5%, and operating cash flow of $570 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.watsco.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watsco
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/watscoinc

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Last updated: 2026-10-22