Semantic Coherence: Watsco, Inc. – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

Watsco CultureIn this annual report we highlight our culture of entrepreneurship, long-term strategic vision, technological innovation, and employee ownership.View 2024 Annual ReportOur approach to businessLearn more about the culture behind our resultsLearn our business strategyGood for the planet, good for businessWatsco’s business model plays an important role in the ongoing efforts to combat climate change. See our Impact

[H2] Powering a technology-driven transformation

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7,050
Employees in North America

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$7.2
Billion in revenue

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[H2] Recent News

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Watsco Completes Acquisition of Jackson Supply Company

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Watsco To Acquire Jackson Supply Company

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Watsco First Quarter Performance Reflects Stabilizing Markets, Improved Operating Efficiency and Expanded Technology Adoption

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Watsco Schedules First Quarter Conference Call On Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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[H2] Investor Relations

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Watsco’s culture is focused on the long-term. Over 35-years, its 18% compounded total shareholder return ranks among the leaders for all public companies.

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[H2] Our Business Units

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Join the Watsco TeamTake the next step, build a career you are proud of.Find your next position

At Watsco there are no limits to where you can take your career. We are the leading distributor of HVAC/R equipment, parts & supplies in the industry. We have nearly 700 locations and 6,900 team members bringing essential, sustainable comfort to families and businesses across the Americas every day.

We are a team of entrepreneurs committed to driving the digital transformation of the HVAC/R industry by revolutionizing the way our contractor customers do business. That’s why we have invested more than $160M in technology over the last 5 years and continue to fund solutions that help our customers thrive.We foster a culture of camaraderie, innovation, and ownership in everything we do. Our employees have access to continuous training and opportunities so they can thrive and reach their full potential. We want them to build long term careers across our 10+ business units. If you are ambitious, driven, and passionate about having a real impact on the environment and in people’s everyday lives and have the opportunity to transform a multi-billion-dollar industry, then you have come to the right place!

[H2] Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Watsco we are uniquely positioned to help drive the transition to a lower carbon future. That’s why we are committed to providing high efficiency, low carbon HVAC equipment and energy-saving parts and supplies. Over the last four years, Watsco’s sales of high efficiency equipment prevented 19.2M metric tons of CO2e from being released into the atmosphere. That’s the equivalent of taking 4.4M vehicles off the road for a year.

[H2] Our People

Our employees are our most valuable asset. The diversity of our teams is what has made us successful from day one.Here are some of their stories.

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[H2] Testimonials

[H2] How we got here

The company, Wagner Tool & Supply Corp., is founded in New York1947

Watsco, Inc is incorporated in Florida1956

Watsco goes public!1963

Albert H. Nahmad becomes Chairman, President and CEO
1972

Watsco acquires an 80% interest in Gemaire in Florida and shifts focus to distribution1989

Watsco acquires locations from Carrier and ICP and enters the refrigeration market with the acquisition of Baker Distributing Company1997

Watsco sells its manufacturing operation and its revenues reach US$1 billion1998

Watsco acquires East Coast Metal Distributors2005

Watsco forms first joint venture with Carrier Global Corporation and its revenues reach US$2 billion2009

Watsco enters Canada and revenues exceed US$3 billion
2012

Watsco expands its presence in the Northeast2019

Watsco’s revenues reach US$5 billion2020

Watsco expands its presence in the Midwest and its revenues reach US$6 billion2021

Watsco’s revenues reach US$7 billion and the company makes the Fortune 500 list2022From Fortune ©2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 500 are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of, Watsco.

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Committed to what matters mostBuilding a future where our customers, employees, consumers and the planet can thrive

As North America’s leading HVAC/R distributor, we’re committed to harnessing our influence to drive positive change for our stakeholders, our communities, and the planet. At Watsco, we’re spearheading the industry’s shift towards a lower-carbon future, empowering our employees and partners to grow responsibly, and delivering innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.Our vision: to lead the transition to low carbon, high-efficiency HVAC units and heat pumps, making sustainable comfort accessible to millions of homes and businesses across our markets. We recognize the urgency of this mission and its significance to our stakeholders and the future of our planet.Our people: the passion and dedication of our employees are the driving force behind Watsco’s success. Our entrepreneurial culture and decentralized approach empower our leaders to cultivate a growth mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and reach their full potential. By investing in our people, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable Company that can have a meaningful impact.

[H4] Read more about our commitment to sustainability in our Inaugural Sustainability Report.

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[H2] Our Impact

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Averted from the sale of high efficiency equipment from January 2020 – March 2026

[H2] That's the equivalent of:

[H3] Taking 4.23M vehicles off the road for 1 year

[H3] 44.4 million barrels of oil consumed

[H3] Carbon sequestered by 22.9M acres of U.S. forests in one year

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Saved through Alert Labs’ water monitoring products from August 2019 – March 2026

Gallons of water saved and CO2e savings are estimated based on a methodology developed in collaboration with a third-party environmental consultancy, EnviroStewards. Calculations reflect real-world scenarios wherein Alert Labs technology significantly contributed to the early detection of water leaks and prevention of water damage. Some of the factors considered include: leak volume; proportion of heated vs unheated water; water source: surface vs ground; type of power generation at building location and its impact on the environment. For more information, contact info@alertlabs.com.

[H2] That's the equivalent of:

[H3] Taking 4.23M gas-powered vehicles off the road for 1 year

[H3] 44.4M barrels of oil consumed

[H3] Carbon sequestered by 22.9M acres of U.S. forests in one year

[H2] Our Commitment in Action

The initiatives we have launched to support our commitment have resulted in significant positive changes that we are proud of.

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[H3] Alert Labs Wins Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Clean Technology Award

Alert Labs’ revolutionary technology, exemplified by CEO Bob Wasserman, has seamlessly integrated proprietary …

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[H3] Our Business is a Major Catalyst for CO2e Reduction

Watsco’s sales of high efficiency equipment from January 2020 – December 2023 have averted 19.2 M MT from entering the atmosphere.

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[H3] Technology that helps consumers make the right choice

OnCall Air has helped Ductworks grow their average ticket by 15% making it easier to convey the value of high efficiency equipment.

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[H3] College Saves Water and Lowers CO2e with AlertAQTM

With Flowie installed across four different campuses, Fanshawe College was able to save $100,000 a year while lowering CO2e emissions.

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Carrier Enterprise (CE) is an exclusive distributor of the Carrier and Bryant branded residential, ductless, light-commercial and applied commercial HVAC equipment lines. CE distributes a complete offering of HVAC equipment, parts, supplies, and solutions  across North America with 220 locations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and additional market coverage on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean.

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