Watsco (WSO) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended December 2024, Watsco (WSO) reported revenue of $1.75 billion, up 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.37, compared to $2.06 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.18% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.13, the EPS surprise was +11.27%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Watsco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- HVAC Equipment: $1.21 billion compared to the $1.14 billion average estimate based on three analysts. Revenues- Commercial Refrigeration Products: $70.16 million versus $63.69 million estimated by three analysts on average. Revenues- HVAC Products: $473.57 million versus $441.99 million estimated by three analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Watsco here>>>Shares of Watsco have returned -2.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Watsco, Inc. (WSO): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks