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Watsco (NYSE:WSO.B) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy?

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Watsco Inc (NYSE:WSO.B - Get Free Report) shares saw an uptick in trading volume on Monday . 1,180 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 99% from the previous session's volume of 594 shares.The stock last traded at $522.33 and had previously closed at $493.00.

Watsco Stock Performance

The business's 50 day moving average is $491.13 and its 200 day moving average is $500.32. The stock has a market cap of $20.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.13 and a beta of 0.52.

Watsco Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Investors of record on Friday, January 17th were issued a $2.70 dividend. This represents a $10.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.15%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 17th. Watsco's dividend payout ratio is presently 81.51%.

About Watsco

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Watsco, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It offers residential ducted and ductless air conditioners; gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment.

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