WATSCO INC
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.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [1]
- Company / filing name
- WATSCO INC [2]
- Headquarters location
- Miami [1]
- Official website
- www.watsco.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US9426222009 [1]
- CIK
- 105016 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- WSO (NYSE), WSO-B (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
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. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Watsco. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: WSO (NYSE), WSO-B (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
Where is the headquarters of WATSCO INC?
Headquarters location: Miami. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for WATSCO INC?
Business sectors: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Watsco (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.