WATSCO INC
CIK 105016 · View on SEC EDGAR ↗
First SEC filing: Aug. 20, 2007 · Latest: Jan. 10, 2018
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Watsco, Inc. is a distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies (HVAC/R) in the United States. Watsco was founded more than 60 years ago as a manufacturer of parts, components, and tools used in the HVAC/R industry. In 1989, the company shifted from manufacturing to distribution, by acquiring Gemaire Distributors Inc., a South Florida-based Rheem distributor.
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Watsco, Inc. is a distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies (HVAC/R) in the United States. Watsco was founded more than 60 years ago as a manufacturer of parts, components, and tools used in the HVAC/R industry. In 1989, the company shifted from manufacturing to distribution, by acquiring Gemaire Distributors Inc., a South Florida-based Rheem distributor.
## Key dates
1947: The company, Wagner Tool & Supply Corp., is founded in New York
1956: Watsco, Inc. incorporated in Florida
1963: The company goes public
1972: Albert H. Nahmad becomes chairman, president and CEO
1989: Watsco acquires an 80% interest in Gemaire in Florida and shifts focus to distribution
1990: The company acquires a 50.5% interest in Heating & Cooling Supply in California
1993: Watsco acquires an 80% interest in Comfort Supply in Texas
1996: Watsco purchases minority interests of Gemaire, Heating & Cooling & Comfort Supply
1997: The company acquires locations from Carrier and ICP; enters refrigeration market
1998: Watsco sells its manufacturing operation; revenues reach US$1 billion
2005: The company acquires East Coast Metal Distributors, a distributor of Goodman products
2009: Watsco forms first joint venture with Carrier Corporation; revenues reach US$2 billion
2011: The company enters Mexico
2012: Watsco enters Canada and revenues exceed US$3 billion
2015: The company's revenues reach US$4 billion
2019: Watsco expanded its presence in the Northeast
2020: The company's revenues reach US$5 billion
2021: Watsco acquires Temperature Equipment Corporation (TEC) to expand its presence in the Midwest. Revenues reach US$6 billion
2022: The company's revenues reach US$7 billion and the company was named to the Fortune 500 list
2025: Watsco Acquires Southern Ice Equipment Distributors
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Insider transactions
Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
No open-market trades on record; showing all filings.
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2018 | WSO | A | 4,000 | $185.12 | $740,480 | 4,000 Direct | — | Acquired | 71.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
| June 5, 2017 | WSO | A | 4,000 | $143.86 | $575,440 | 4,000 Direct | — | Acquired | 120.1% (price as of 2026-08-21) |
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II)
Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2018 | WSO | Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (4,000) | $185.12 | June 4, 2023 | 4,000 | Acquired |
| June 5, 2017 | WSO | Stock Option (right to buy) | Common Stock (4,000) | $143.86 | June 5, 2022 | 4,000 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 1 holding
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20, 2007 | WSO | Common Stock | 10,969,946 | Direct |