If you'd invested in Watsco (WSO): performance and returns
Looking for Watsco's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Watsco have returned?
This calculator shows how much Watsco stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Watsco
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $826 | -17% |
| 3 years ago | $1,368 | +37% |
| 5 years ago | $1,714 | +71% |
| 10 years ago | $3,267 | +227% |
| since inception (1984) | $147,677 | +14668% |
Return by year (Watsco)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $999 (0%) |
| 2025 | -17% | $826 (-17%) |
| 2024 | +28% | $1,057 (+6%) |
| 2023 | +29% | $1,368 (+37%) |
| 2022 | +12% | $1,526 (+53%) |
| 2021 | +12% | $1,714 (+71%) |
| 2020 | +55% | $2,655 (+165%) |
| 2019 | +9% | $2,896 (+190%) |
| 2018 | -13% | $2,520 (+152%) |
| 2017 | +12% | $2,811 (+181%) |
| 2016 | +16% | $3,267 (+227%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does WSO return?
$1,000 invested in Watsco 10 years ago would be worth $3,267 today, i.e. +13%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was WSO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+55%). Worst year: 2025 (-17%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in WSO since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $147,677 (+14668%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Watsco's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Watsco pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Watsco's average annual return (ROI)?
Watsco's return on investment is about +13%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.