Watsco, Inc. reported record third quarter sales of $2.22 billion, a 7% increase driven by acquisitions of Jackson Supply and The Granite Group, which expanded its market reach and product mix. Despite a slight decline in operating income and earnings per share, the company showed strong cash flow growth of 79% year-to-date, supported by its solid balance sheet and investments in technology, including AI-driven initiatives. Watsco's digital platforms and e-commerce sales continue to grow, enhancing customer engagement and competitive advantage in the fragmented HVAC/R market. The company remains optimistic about sustained growth and margin improvement as it integrates recent acquisitions and advances its technology ecosystem.
Watsco's record third quarter sales reached $2.22 billion, supported by acquisitions and strong cash flow growth of 79% year-to-date. For readers following the Industrials sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 27, 2026 17:11 WIB: out of 135 priced US Industrials stocks, 80 rose and 45 fell. Notable movers include FPS at USD 25.42 with 100% sell order activity, SPCE at USD 2.53 with 90% buy order activity, and FCEL at USD 11.59 with 56% buy order activity.
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