Sharemaestro company-news research for Watsco Inc (WSO-B), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
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Provisional evidence
Company news sentiment
Latest WSO-B news and sentiment
Watsco Inc
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Early balanced news score
11 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Observed headline tone45/100
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Published 30-day score49/100
Latest source headline
Watsco (WSO) Stock Appears Undervalued Based On Future Cash Flow
finance.yahoo.com · 23 Sep 2026 19:13
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
11 current stories are mapped specifically to WSO-B.
The score uses 4 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.140.
Confidence is 23/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
49/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
23/100
Confidencethin evidence
88%/100
Company news11 company stories
83/100
Story agreement17/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
30 Aug14 Sep28 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence3
0.14 after freshness weightingSource breadth80
4 independent publishersCompany relevance88
share tied directly to this companyFreshness25
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement83
how closely stories agreePublisher mix65
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
26 completed price weeks25 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
03 Apr30 Jun25 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
25 Sep 202649USD 326.7053+4.6%
18 Sep 202646USD 312.46+0.0%
11 Sep 202649USD 312.46-1.1%
04 Sep 202647USD 316.05+0.0%
28 Aug 202645USD 316.05+2.2%
21 Aug 202645USD 309.28-5.9%
14 Aug 202646USD 328.83+4.0%
07 Aug 202643USD 316.24-1.7%
Provisional evidence
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Deals and strategy504 stories · 36%
Earnings343 stories · 27%
Market update503 stories · 27%
Balance sheet591 stories · 9%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
finance.yahoo.com544 stories · 36%
simplywall.st272 stories · 18%
TradingView502 stories · 18%
TradingKey381 stories · 9%
Stock Titan501 stories · 9%
seekingalpha.com501 stories · 9%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earnings6Hvac4Earnings Per Share3Balance Sheet3Growth Rate2EPS2Tech1Share Price1Revenue1Retail Wholesale1
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
27 Apr50 neutral27 Sep 16:19
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 16:19 | 49 | +0 | 22/100 (-5) | 11 (-3) | Provisional |
| 23 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +2 | 27/100 (+4) | 14 (+1) | Provisional |
| 22 Sep 23:59 | 47 | +1 | 23/100 (-7) | 13 (-2) | Provisional |
| 18 Sep 23:59 | 46 | -3 | 30/100 (+14) | 15 (+2) | Provisional |
| 16 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +0 | 16/100 (-1) | 13 (+1) | Provisional |
| 15 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +0 | 17/100 (0) | 12 (+1) | Provisional |
| 14 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +0 | 17/100 (-1) | 11 (+1) | Provisional |
| 11 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +3 | 18/100 (-12) | 10 (-10) | Provisional |
Evidence behind the direction
What drives this reading?
Shares of weighted directional evidence in 11 retained current headlines. These weights already account for freshness, relevance and publisher limits; they are not additive points of the published score.
Which subjects lean each way
A subject can carry both supportive and cautious news.
SubjectCautious ← 0 → Constructive
Balance sheet1 story
0.0%55.9%
Earnings1 story
39.4%0.0%
Deals and strategy1 story
4.7%0.0%
Market update1 story
0.0%0.0%
Each side uses the same scale: 0–55.9% of the retained directional evidence.
Where the influence comes from
55.9%largest publisher shareA concentrated reading can depend heavily on one publisher.
Publisher groups follow the scoring rules. Company disclosures share one group; syndicated stories are consolidated before weighting.
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
59/100 tone
Watsco has seen its share price move around meaningfully in recent years. With the stock now around US$325, the key issue is whether that level makes sense when you look closely at the cash it can generate over time. Over the past 5 years the stock has returned 38.2%, which puts real weig…
55.9% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Watsco has seen its share price move around meaningfully in recent years. With the stock now around US$325, the key issue is whether that level makes sense when you look closely at the cash it can generate over time. Over the past 5 years the stock has returned 38.2%, which puts real weight on whether that performance is backed up by the business's cash flow profile. Recent deals, including the agreement to buy The Granite Group using cash and no new debt, can reshape how investors think about Watsco's future cash generation and the timing of those inflows. Prefer to judge Watsco on earnings?
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 19:13
- News subject
- Balance sheet
- Why this score
- Positive valuation view
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 55.9% of directional evidence · 5.0d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Balance SheetCash FlowEarningsFree Cash FlowIntrinsic ValueShare Price
—Unscored
Deals and strategyNot used in direction
Watsco (WSO) Bets $500M On Plumbing’s Next Frontier
On September 14, Watsco (NYSE:WSO) agreed to acquire The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor generating roughly $500 million in annual sales across seven Northeast states. It is the second deal Watsco has closed in 2026, following the June acquisition of Jackson Supply Company,…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
On September 14, Watsco (NYSE:WSO) agreed to acquire The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor generating roughly $500 million in annual sales across seven Northeast states. It is the second deal Watsco has closed in 2026, following the June acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, and it signals a company still hungry for growth even as its own numbers cooled off this year.Watsco (WSO) Bets $500M On Plumbing's Next Frontier A Growth Playbook That Keeps Working The Granite Group brings real scale to the table. Founded in 1971 and based in Concord, New Hampshire, the third-generation, fa
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 02:50
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Business expansion
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 6.6d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Balance SheetDistributionDividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareHvac
—Unscored
EarningsNot used in direction
Watsco (WSO): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
Watsco (WSO): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Over the last six months, Watsco's shares have sunk to $305.50, producing a disappointing 19.2% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500's 14% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Watsco (WSO): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Over the last six months, Watsco's shares have sunk to $305.50, producing a disappointing 19.2% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500's 14% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation. Is there a buying opportunity in Watsco, or does it present a risk to your portfolio? Check out our in-depth research report to see what our analysts have to say, it's free. Why Do We Think Watsco Will Underperform? Even though the stock has become cheaper, we don't have much confid
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 18:56
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EPSEarningsEarnings Per ShareGrowth RateIndustrialsQuarterly Results
25/100 tone
39.4% of directional evidence
High story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Missed expectations
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High · 59/100
- 30-day weight
- 39.4% of directional evidence · 10.5d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Deals and strategyNot used in direction
Watsco (NYSE: WSO) lines up Granite Group buy with cash-and-stock mix
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) has agreed to acquire Granite Group Holdings LLC and its related entity for $505.0 million. The deal will be financed with 80% cash and 20% in Watsco common stock, with an estimated issuance of 324,257 shares based on recent trading prices. Granite Group, a distributor …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Watsco, Inc. (WSO) has agreed to acquire Granite Group Holdings LLC and its related entity for $505.0 million. The deal will be financed with 80% cash and 20% in Watsco common stock, with an estimated issuance of 324,257 shares based on recent trading prices. Granite Group, a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, generated approximately $500 million in sales across seven Northeastern states, making this a significant expansion for Watsco.
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 03:56
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Business expansion
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
FinanceMergers And AcquisitionsRetail Wholesale
—Unscored
EarningsNot used in direction
Spotting Winners: Watsco (NYSE:WSO) And Industrial Distributors Stocks In Q2
Spotting Winners: Watsco (NYSE:WSO) And Industrial Distributors Stocks In Q2 Looking back on industrial distributors stocks' Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter's best and worst performers, including Watsco (NYSE:WSO) and its peers. Supply chain and inventory management are themes that g…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Spotting Winners: Watsco (NYSE:WSO) And Industrial Distributors Stocks In Q2 Looking back on industrial distributors stocks' Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter's best and worst performers, including Watsco (NYSE:WSO) and its peers. Supply chain and inventory management are themes that grew in focus after COVID wreaked havoc on the global movement of raw materials and components. Distributors that boast a reliable selection of products–everything from hardhats and fasteners for jet engines to ceiling systems–and quickly deliver goods to customers can benefit from this theme. While e-commerce
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 03:40
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 12.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
EBITDAEPSEarningsEarnings ResultsIndustrial DistributionRevenue
—Unscored
Deals and strategyNot used in direction
Will Watsco's Granite Group Deal Strengthen Its Plumbing Market Reach?
Watsco, Inc. WSO has entered into an agreement to acquire The Granite Group, a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products. The Granite Group generates approximately $500 million in sales across seven Northeast states. The transaction is expected to close after customary closing conditions …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Watsco, Inc. WSO has entered into an agreement to acquire The Granite Group, a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products. The Granite Group generates approximately $500 million in sales across seven Northeast states. The transaction is expected to close after customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Founded in 1971, The Granite Group is headquartered in Concord, NH. The third-generation, family-led business has built its operations through bolt-on acquisitions and new store openings. Sales have grown at a 10% annual compounded rate since 2010, giving Watsco an established busines
- Published
- 15 Sep 2026 14:20
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 13.2d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
AcquisitionEarningsEarnings Per ShareEarnings SurpriseHvacIndustrial Products
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Watsco to acquire The Granite Group
* Watsco (WSO [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WSO]) agreed to acquire [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20649503-watsco-to-acquire-the-granite-group-distributor-of-plumbing-and-hvac-products-revenues-of-500] The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor with ~$500M in annual sales across…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
* Watsco (WSO [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WSO]) agreed to acquire [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20649503-watsco-to-acquire-the-granite-group-distributor-of-plumbing-and-hvac-products-revenues-of-500] The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor with ~$500M in annual sales across seven Northeast states. * The Granite Group serves about 11,000 customers through 82 locations, offering roughly 29,000 SKUs from more than 450 vendors. * Granite will operate independently under its existing management team, led by CEO Bill Condron, while gaining access to Watsco’s scale, capital and technol
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 13:12
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Business expansion
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 14.2d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
AcquisitionsBalance SheetGrowth RateHvacM AM&a
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Watsco to Present at the 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on September 16, 2026 at 4:05 p.m. PDT
Watsco, Inc. MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that Barry S. Logan, Executive Vice President, and Rick Gomez, Vice President, are scheduled to present at the 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference being held at the Ritz Carlton, Lagun…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Watsco, Inc. MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that Barry S. Logan, Executive Vice President, and Rick Gomez, Vice President, are scheduled to present at the 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference being held at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. (PDT). Internet users can listen to a live webcast of the presentation at the Investor Relations section of Watsco's website at http://www.watsco.com. About Watsco Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC/R market. Wat
- Published
- 11 Sep 2026 11:30
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 17.3d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Digital TransformationEarningsHvacTech
38/100 tone
Market update
WSO|Watsco Inc|Price:309.820|Chg%:-0.940
<0.1% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 35/100
- 30-day weight
- <0.1% of directional evidence · 28.5d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
43/100 tone
4.7% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 30 Aug 2026 20:57
- News subject
- Deals and strategy
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 33/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.7% of directional evidence · 28.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
WSO-B news archive
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Older news is kept in the archive
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Provider mentions not used in the score
A news provider linked these stories to WSO-B, but the headline and available text are not mainly about Watsco Inc. They are kept here for transparency and do not affect the score, confidence, history or wider market totals.
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How to read the score
It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme. This is a rule-based evidence measure, not a calibrated probability.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.