Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Watsco reported revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.4% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.18% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $2.37, up from $2.06 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.13 by 11.27% [1] Revenue Breakdown - HVAC Equipment revenue reached $1.21 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.14 billion from three analysts [4] - Commercial Refrigeration Products generated $70.16 million, compared to the estimated $63.69 million [4] - HVAC Products revenue was $473.57 million, surpassing the average estimate of $441.99 million [4] Stock Performance - Watsco's shares have returned -2.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 4.7% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential outperformance against the broader market in the near term [3]